New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology

This qualification is for people wishing to work as architectural technicians, and also provides recognition of knowledge and skills for those already working in the role.

The qualification provides the construction industry with qualified people who have the essential knowledge and skills required to enter employment as architectural technicians who will be able to work independently on small and medium scale building projects of limited complexity through all stages to completion. Additionally, graduates would be competent to work under the supervision of an experienced architectural technician, designer or architect on large and/or complex building projects.

The qualification will provide employers and consumers with the confidence that working drawings are produced that meet with the requirements of New Zealand legislation, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards.
This diploma is suitable for candidates from a variety of education backgrounds, including school leavers.
This qualification supports the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme providing eligibility for a streamlined application process towards Design 2 (Category 1 and 2 buildings), in accordance with information on the MBIE website: http://www.dbh.govt.nz/news-lbp-phase2

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