New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) – Construction

Summary

This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in construction at Unitec. You’ll gain the literacy, math, and basic construction principles required to enter our construction programmes.

Highlights

• 16-week programme full-time: Speed your way into the NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology, NZ Diploma in Construction*, or Bachelor of Construction
• *Cross-credits into these programmes: you’ll need fewer credits to gain this qualification.
• Tailored content for the construction diploma and bachelor: this means the content is highly relevant to the programme you want to enter.
• In this programme you’ll already be a part of a Construction student body: you’ll be learning with other aspiring construction managers, property developers and/or quantity surveyors.
• A mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning.
• A chance to engage with Unitec’s marae, a great setting to explore mātarangi Māori and the role of culture in communication.

Where to from here?

Graduates of this programme can apply for further study in Unitec’s construction programmes:

• Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics, Construction Management, or Property Development): graduates with a B- average or above can apply for any major of this programme
• New Zealand Diploma Construction: graduates can apply for this programme and gain up to 30 cross-credits available
• New Zealand Diploma Architectural Technology: graduates can apply for this programme and gain up to 30 cross-credits available

Please note: International students who graduate will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

Career Options

• This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in construction

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students

$3,540

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. View options for funding your study and fees-free eligibility)

International students

$13,207 (NZD) (approximate fees for 60 credits) Save up to $1,000 (NZD) with the Unitec International Study Grant 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

Semester Dates

Sem 1 2026: 23 Feb – 28 Jun

Sem 2 2026: 20 Jul – 22 Nov

For course and class timings, refer to the specific course webpage.

For StudyLink purposes, please ensure your application states your earliest course start date.

Downloads and resources

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