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

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.

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