Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Universal College of LearningThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
2 years and 42 weeks
Next start date
Expected Dec 2026
Campus
Palmerston North Campus
This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to work as an architectural technician. You'll gain competency to work on large and complex building projects under the supervision of an experienced architectural technician, designer, or architect.
This qualification provides employers and consumers with the confidence that the working drawings you produce will meet New Zealand legislation requirements, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards.
A minimum of 50 NCEA Credits at Level 2,
AND
a minimum of 12 Credits in Mathematics Level 1
AND
a minimum of 12 Literacy Credits at NCEA Level 1
OR
a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above
OR
a recognised equivalent.
English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (general or academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
International Entry RequirementsIn addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international learner applicants.
English language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS academic or general score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
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