New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying)

Summary

The New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) prepares you with the specific knowledge and skills you’ll need to assist with all stages of quantity surveying under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.

You’ll learn to measure and estimate building work and carry out financial administration associated with construction projects including making sure that construction costs and production are managed as efficiently as possible.

This diploma will help you develop the following trade-specific skills:

Analysing and presenting feasibility information and preliminary estimates to clients
Assembling quantity surveying documentation relevant to specialist and specific trade sections, measuring quantities, and preparing a schedule of quantities for small and medium building projects of an individual trade section including services.
Collating all priced components into a tender submission for small, medium, and large buildings using tender process knowledge.

Highlights

Apply learning to real-world scenarios using the latest technologies in construction costing and finance. Emphasis on real-world applications using the latest technologies in construction costing and finance.
Nationally-recognized qualification. This qualification is nationally recognised by professional organisations like the NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Graduate work-ready. You’ll gain key skills and knowledge that will enable you to move confidently into work, assisting with all stages of quantity surveying under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.
Prepare for Site 2 License. Once you’ve graduated, you can apply to get a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Site 2 License, which recognises you as a competent professional in your chosen field.
Move into further study. Easy transition into Unitec's Bachelor of Construction in any of our three majors: Construction Management, Construction Economics or Property Development. Cross-credits are available.

Preparing for study

You'll need the right equipment to meet health and safety requirements for on-site visits. This includes:

Safety boots (steel-capped shoes)
High visibility vest
Hard hat