New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
Gain a qualification in architectural technology and learn how small to medium-sized buildings are designed and brought to life. Develop practical skills in building construction, design processes, and compliance with New Zealand regulations, while building expertise in technical drawing, preliminary design, concept development, and working drawings using the latest Building Information Modelling (BIM) software. Throughout your study, you will develop an understanding of the New Zealand Building Act and its role in ensuring safe, compliant building design.
What you will learn
Build your portfolio and let your skills take you places in this exciting industry as an Architectural or BIM technician, draughtsperson or designer.
- Understand building construction
- Prepare preliminary designs and develop building concepts
- Create working drawings for residential and industrial buildings
- Evaluate the principles of architectural design
- Understand residential and commercial services
- Become proficient in tools like Revit and CAD (computer-aided design software)
- Design details for building assembly
Whether you’re starting your career or upskilling, this qualification boosts your expertise in construction principles, feasibility studies, material selection, and contract management. Become the go to architectural technician who brings ideas to life and makes an impact in the built environment.
Career options
This qualification prepares you to work as an architectural technician, producing industry-standard documentation and supporting projects from concept to completion.
- Architectural technician
- CAD/Revit/BIM Technician
- Draughtsperson
- Architectural designer
- Interior or urban design assistant
- Compliance officer
- Construction detailer
- Licensed Building Professional (LBP Design)
Entry requirements
Under 20
A minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2 and a minimum of 12 credits in NCEA mathematics (or Pangarau) Level 1 and 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1;
OR
A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above;
A recognised equivalent.
20+ years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
Special entry
Special entry may be granted by the Head of School responsible for the programme to an applicant who does not meet all entry requirements, where the Head of School is satisfied the applicant is capable of undertaking the programme of study.
International
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here.
*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact [email protected] for eligibility details.
About the provider
Whitireia and WelTec have a history of over 100 years of
vocational education delivery. We are proud stewards of our whakapapa, owning
our collective histories and aspirations for the future through acknowledging
people, place, culture, and values.
Whitireia and WelTec is known for our high student success rates and culturally diverse ākonga. Every year we train over 8,000 ākonga who study at one of our campuses across Porirua and Petone. Our highly skilled staff will be with you every step of your journey, providing the best possible learning environment. We enable learners from every stage of life – school leavers, university graduates, those preparing to reenter the workforce and those wanting to retrain or upskill. Our learning environments are open and ready to welcome you all.
More and more New Zealanders are choosing a local study pathway through dedicated vocational education providers to gain the qualifications they need to get ahead and into their dream job. We offer a range of programmes of study at certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. Our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide ākonga with practical skills to pursue their career goals.
We are known for our Ahureitanga (distinctiveness), and we have special relationships with Iwi mana whenua as our campuses are in their rohe: Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.
Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Āti Awa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa Rangatira. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou. Together, we will lead and illuminate our communities through vocational education.