National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
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.
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.
About the provider
The Wellington Institute of Technology is a tertiary institution that trains around 6,100 students every year. We offer a range of industry-led qualifications from trades through to degrees and postgraduate programmes that are future-focused, developed alongside industry and provide students with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.
WelTec is one of New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington. We’ve been helping people find their vocation since 1904.