National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6)

This qualification was designed to replace the New Zealand Certificate in Building. Its application of theory is intended to give people the skills and knowledge required by the industry's construction managers.

The knowledge includes identifying construction site procedures, processes, and principles of site management. Skills include developing health and safety plans, quality assurance plans and construction methodologies for industry projects. The elective section requires candidates to choose communication and writing skills to improve their interactions with internal and external clients.

This qualification includes construction technology unit standard that are also in the National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Level 6) [Ref: 0358] and the National Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6) [Ref: 0357] as they are common to the construction industry. This is to promote the transfer of knowledge across disciplines and greater understanding between sectors, which should allow individuals greater career flexibility within the wider construction industry.

Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level. 

Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.

All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.

Across its six campuses, Ara’s dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events – contributes to the success of every student.

It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.