New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)

Summary

There is numeracy, literacy, and technology support for those who require it. Flexible delivery enables students to combine work and study in a two-year program leading to further tertiary study at degree level in construction management, quantity surveying, architectural design or technology, or enter straight into employment.

Employers and consumers can be confident in the quality of the working drawings produced by graduates, as they meet the requirements of the New Zealand Legislation, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards.

This programme offers the best of both worlds; the flexibility of online study through Open Polytechnic combined with the benefits of local campus access at WITT. You'll study online, from anywhere around the region and as a WITT learner, you'll also have the option to:

• Utilise local campus facilities, like the library, computers, and gym.
• Optional in-person support available for additional help.

To ensure a smooth online learning experience, you'll need:

• A laptop or desktop computer (Smartphones and tablets aren't suitable for this programme; We recommend a device capable of running Autodesk based software, check with the co-ordinator if unsure of system requirements).
• Reliable broadband internet access.
• A data plan that can handle online learning tasks like streaming videos, downloading materials, and submitting assessments.

Unsure if your current setup meets these requirements? Contact us before you enrol - we're here to help you prepare for your studies.

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of construction principles and methodology to evaluate design for small and medium building projects in a design, building or construction related environment.
• Carry out feasibility studies for small, medium and large buildings.
• Establish the clients' requirements, develop and communicate a concept and building design, and prepare approval documentation for a building project in accordance with a clients' brief.
• Evaluate the performance of and select materials and finishes to be used in the building process.
• Prepare, organise and present architectural documentation for small and medium buildings using manual and digital technologies in accordance with the legislative and regulatory environment.
• Apply knowledge of the roles and responsibilities, documentation and administrative requirements, including the tendering process to construction contract management processes.
• Apply organisational principles, use digital technologies and industry best practice to communicate effectively with parties to a construction contract.