About New Zealand Diploma In Architectural Technology in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)

Summary

Architectural Technicians use their construction and drawing knowledge to make building designs become a reality.

They produce drawings and documents that enable pricing, consenting and construction of domestic and commercial building projects. They also create architectural models and specifications and may be involved in administering construction contracts.

Students in this programme will learn to prepare fully detailed drawings and specifications for the construction of buildings, both manually and using CAD packages.

Students will be equipped to work as an architectural technician in small-to-medium-scale building projects.

After an additional period of suitable experience, students will be able to work on larger and more complex building projects.

What you'll learn

Year one includes documentation for small buildings, materials and structural principles, construction for small buildings, feasibility and environmental impact.

Year two includes construction for medium and large buildings, design in the built environment, virtual design and construction.

Students will study a range of modules which will teach them to:

• Research, prepare and communicate design and construction documents for small to medium scale projects
• Assist with researching, preparing and communicating design and construction documentation for large or complex building projects
• Assist with general practice management
• Demonstrate aural, oral and written communication skills in both formal and informal styles
• Demonstrate social, legal and cultural contextual knowledge

Career/further opportunities

Graduates may be employed as an architectural technician in small-to-medium-scale building projects, and after an additional period of
suitable experience, may be able to work on larger and more complex building projects.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Achieved an overall average of 65% in the Higher Secondary School Examination or All‐India Senior School Certificate with a minimum of 60% in English;

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS           :        Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5           
• TOEFL         :        Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)    
• PTE              :        score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.