New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management) [Version 1]
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
The New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management), will give you the skills and knowledge needed to work as a construction manager or consultant.
Availability
Our distance learning courses are offered throughout the year to help you fit study around your work and life commitments.
Courses are offered up to 12 times per year depending on demand and availability of academic staff.
Exact start dates are in the course information pages and in our Enrolment dates page:
Cost
- Course costs can be found on all course pages. The fees may increase annually.
- Qualification cost – to give you an idea of how much a qualification may cost in total over the duration of your studies, an approximate cost is provided for many of our qualifications. This is based on the required number of courses to complete the qualification and the average cost of those courses. It does not include annual administration fees, text books and course materials or external exam fees, and is subject to annual course fee increases.
Credits
Courses are assigned credits depending on how much time and effort is needed to complete their learning outcomes. In general, each credit represents approximately 10 hours of study time.
Delivery method
- Online – The course materials for online courses are delivered in an online format and all assignments are submitted online.
- Mixed – These courses are delivered using a mix of online and paper based course materials. This may include receiving paper course materials, submitting assignments online, or being required to participate in online forums and learning activities.
- Print Only - The course will be delivered using paper based courses materials, and assignments may need to be submitted in hard copy rather than online. This will depend on the course.
Whether courses are delivered online, on paper or a mixture of both, there may also be components such as workshops, noho marae, work experience and practicum to participate in. To find out what your course involves check the course information page.
EFTS
EFTS stands for equivalent full-time student. An EFTS is the study time required for each course and is used by the Tertiary Education Commission to decide if a course is part-time or full-time.
One year of full-time study is generally between 0.8 and 1.2 EFTS.
Level
You can tell how hard a course or qualification is by the level it is set at:
- Levels 1-4 are about the same as secondary school and basic trades training.
- Levels 5-7 are the same as university study.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites are courses that must be completed before another course can be studied.
- Co-requisites are courses that can be studied at the same time as another course.
If a course has a specific prerequisite or co-requisite course, it will be listed on the course page under the title 'Prerequisites'. If no courses are listed, check the entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying for. Some courses require you to have studied at a particular level prior to enrolling.
Student loans
Not all qualifications or students are eligible for student loans. You will need to meet criteria such as studying a minimum number of credits over a specific study period. It is up to you to apply for a student loan via StudyLink - Open Polytechnic does not do this for you.
Information about student loans and eligibility
Teaching weeks
Teaching weeks is the number of weeks that we teach a course. This differs from the enrolment period, which is based on the course start and end dates.
For example, a 20-week enrolment period will have 16 teaching weeks, followed by four weeks to accommodate marking, any extensions and reassessments, or exams.
Workload
The workload estimate given on a course page is calculated like this:
Number of credits x 10, divided by the number of teaching weeks for the course. The hours will be rounded up to nearest whole number.
Please note, this is a guide only. You may need more or less time for study, and you may also need to do more hours during assessment due dates or exams times.
- Level6
- Credits240
- Student loan
Available.
Update for new learners
This version of NZ242001 New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management) (Version 1) will close to new learners after 9 July 2024.
A new version, Version 2, of the programme is now open for enrolment. If you have not previously completed courses in Version 1 of the programme, we recommend you apply to enrol in the new Version 2 programme. Click on the link below for more information
Update for re-enrolling learners
Learners who were already enrolled in Version 1 can keep enrolling in this version of the programme until the last enrolment intake on 9 July 2024.
You can complete Version 1 if you are close to finishing, or transition to the new Version 2 of the programme as the courses become available.
Please note that, unless there are exceptional circumstances, all courses in this programme should be successfully completed within 6 years from your first enrolment.
To be awarded Version 1 of this programme, you must be enrolled in your final course(s) by 9 July 2024,with the course starting on 22 July 2024 and successfully complete all programme requirements by 31 December 2024.
If you currently have 60 credits or less left to complete in Version 1 of the programme, we recommend you complete the remaining courses under Version 1.
If you have more than 60 credits remaining to complete Version 1 of the qualification, please continue enrolling in Version 1 courses until 9 July 2024. For enrolments after 9 July 2024, you will need to enrol in Version 2 courses as the new courses become available.
If you transition into Version 2, we can provide advice to you on a study plan that takes into account the Version 1 courses you have already completed or are currently already enrolled in.
If you have not yet requested a Transition Study Plan please fill out the form on our website and we will be in touch with a study plan. This will indicate the amount of credit you will be awarded and which Version 2 courses you need to complete.
If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact us.
Employment pathways
When you graduate with The New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management), you will be able to work as a Construction Management technician.
As your experience develops and with more training you could move into the following roles:
- residential or commercial construction site/project manager
- contracting construction manager/site/project manager
- property manager
- contracts supervisor/manager
- local or central government building inspector
- construction management tutor.
Skills you will develop
When you complete this programme, you will be able to:
- understand and apply knowledge of the roles, standard documentation and administrative requirements of the construction industry
- communicate in a construction related context
- operate within the statutory and regulatory environment as it applies to the construction and design of buildings
- manage construction and resource allocation, programming and activities, for medium and large buildings
- understand the principles related to the provision of services
- apply a broad knowledge of the structure and structural principles for building work including foundations, substructure, the envelope and the interior, and passive fire protection systems for medium and large buildings
- understand the principles related to the provision of services
- select materials and finishes for building projects, taking into account environmental aspects of the design and construction techniques to be used
- analyse, select and administer construction contracts including the preparation of a tender submission from trade sections and other financial components, and value building works up to and including final account statements
- work in a team and identify organisational principles in a construction and consulting environment.
- develop construction plans and methodologies for medium buildings
- create technical sketches to communicate information relevant to the project
- assist with general construction management tasks.
Maximum Programme Completion Time
To be awarded the qualification, the programme must be completed in no more than 6 years of first enrolment, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
About the provider
Open Polytechnic is New Zealand's leader in online and distance learning.
What’s our distance learning difference? It’s the almost 30,000 students who join us each year to study and achieve their career and personal goals.
It’s Open Polytechnic being New Zealand’s specialist distance learning provider for over 70 years.
All our students study by distance.
Distance learning is what we do.
Our programmes are designed exclusively for distance learning. Our online courses include a range of rich content to engage you – readings, videos, interactive elements, case studies, quizzes and activities, and forums.
Our academic staff are experts at teaching by distance learning. It’s what they do.
They will be with you every step of the way to encourage you, and ensure you understand the course content. They will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need, so that you can succeed.
If you need other support or help, we’ve got a range of people here for you.
With Open Polytechnic, you’re not alone.