About New Zealand Diploma In Construction in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
This programme prepares you for a senior career in the construction industry as a Construction Manager or Quantity Surveyor depending on which strand you choose to study:
- Construction Management: Learn to plan, organise, manage and control construction projects.
- Quantity Surveying: Learn to measure and estimate building work, and carry out financial administration associated with construction projects.
Highlights
- Emphasis on real world applications using the latest technologies in construction
- Qualification is nationally recognised and endorsed by professional organisations
- Good graduate employment opportunities
- Easy transition into further study such as the Bachelor of Construction
- Graduates of this programme can apply to get a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Site 2 license.
Career Options
- Construction Management technician
- Quantity surveyor
Academic qualification equivalents
- A minimum of 3 years secondary education
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : An overall IELTS band score (Academic Format) of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
TOEFL : overall TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 60 (writing 18)
PTE : (Academic) with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42
Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 22489 - NZD 22714 |
| Science (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21200 - NZD 23150 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 20145 - NZD 23150 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
12 month |
NZD 19992 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 22277 - NZD 23150 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
