New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
Programme overview
It takes a team of skilled people to take a building from plan to plot – and as an architectural technician (or technologist), your role will be pivotal.
Using structural principles, graphical skills, and the latest technologies, you'll work collaboratively with architects to turn design concepts into the documentation needed to start construction.
The New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6) prepares you for a career in this field –offering a great mix of building science, systems, and software and establishing relationships with various people, from team members to clients, tradies, suppliers, and local councils.
You'll learn about the structural systems and architectural methods required to:
- Measure building sites correctly
- Create floor plans accurately
- Consider building limitations, including environmental impacts and sustainable construction methods.
It's work that directly impacts the construction of people's homes and large-scale commercial buildings.
Entry requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
Academic requirements
You must have completed at least oneof the following:
- NCEA Level 2 including mathematics and NCEA Level 1 including literacy; or
- A relevant qualification at NZQCF Level 4 or above; or
- A recognised equivalent.
And meet oneof the English entry requirements;
- All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.
- 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.
For more information, For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 161 KB)
International students
Academic requirements
As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the following;
- All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement or
- Successful completion of relevant programme
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least oneof the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 or
- 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.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 161 KB)
About the provider
Unitec is New Zealand’s largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitākere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.