New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying)

The New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) prepares you with the specific knowledge and skills you’ll need to assist with all stages of quantity surveying under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. You’ll learn to measure and estimate building work and carry out financial administration associated with construction projects, including ensuring that construction costs and production are managed as efficiently as possible. This diploma will help you develop the following trade-specific skills: It’s our job to ensure that when you walk across that graduation platform, you’re prepared and work-ready. Alongside specialist knowledge and skills in construction management, you’ll need a solid foundation in building and construction – and that’s exactly what you’ll gain in this diploma: New Zealand’s construction industry has seen continued growth over the past decade and is one of the country’s largest employers. However, despite there being over 170,000 people employed in this sector in the first quarter of 2021, there has been a significant rise in quantity surveyors in recent years. Employment is forecast to grow 3.3% per year to 2023 and 2.3% per year to 2028*. This should mean there are good opportunities for new quantity surveyors to enter the profession. *Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment You'll learn additional management skills with further study, like Unitec’s Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics). You can work independently in many jobs, including as a qualified quantity surveyor. With additional training and/or experience, you may also be able to work as a: You'll need the right equipment to meet health and safety requirements for on-site visits. This includes:

You must have completed at least one of the following: A total of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2, including 12 credits in Mathematics and a minimum of 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1 or ​​A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above And meet one of the English entry requirements; Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online , and we’ll discuss your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.