Course details

Summary

UCOL’s New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work independently as an architectural technician on small to medium scale build projects from all stages to completion.

Gain competency to work on large and/or 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 produced meet with the requirements of New Zealand legislation, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards.

Career & Study Outcomes

Graduates of UCOL's New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology will be able to:

Evaluate design principles for a building project.
Carry out feasibility studies for small, medium and large buildings.
Establish a clients’ requirements, develop and communicate a concept and building design, and prepare approval documentation for a building project in accordance with the clients’ brief.
Evaluate the performance of and select materials and finishes to be used in the building process.
Prepare, organise and present architectural working drawings for small and medium buildings using manual and digital technologies in accordance with the statutory and regulatory environment.
Understand the roles, documentation and administrative requirements of the construction industry, apply this knowledge and assist senior personnel through the tender process.

Graduates will be able to work as an architectural technician, but with further training, career options include:

Architectural designer
Senior architectural designer
Architect
Interior designer
Urban designer
Landscape architect
Design manager
Consultant design practice owner
Or in another field related to construction, planning or design.

Course Information

Communication in the Construction Industry
Tendering Administration Processes for Construction Projects
Contract Administration for Valuing Building Works
Materials in Construction Projects
Services for Construction Projects
Structures for Residential Construction Projects
Feasibility and Analytical Reports for Construction Projects
Commercial Construction
Concept Design
Preliminary Design
Developed Design
Detailed Design
Design Principles

Entry criteria

This programme has open entry. However, it is recommended that people entering programmes leading to the award of this qualification have:

• a minimum of 35 NCEA credits at Level 2 in English and Maths;
• or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic Score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL).

Under 20 years of age
For international applicants under 20 years of age who do not hold NCEA, International Academic Qualifications Entry Criteria apply.