New Zealand Diploma in Construction With Strands in Quantity Surveying Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), New Zealand

You will gain essential theoretical knowledge, skills and aptitude required to enter employment in quantity surveying. You’ll be able to work on residential and commercial building projects through all stages to completion under the supervision of a more experienced practitioner relevant to your area of expertise.

 

The qualification will provide employers and consumers with the confidence that construction and building projects are being effectively planned and organised with sound financial management that meets the requirements of New Zealand legislation, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards.

The program offers small class sizes, industry experienced tutors, and flexible delivery options for both school leavers and industry professionals to upskill and enhance their career prospects. It also provides numeracy, literacy, and technology support. 

You will learn how to:

• Apply knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders to administer and manage a construction contract.
• Operate within the legislative and regulatory frameworks as they apply to the New Zealand building and construction industry.
• Evaluate and select materials and finishes for building projects, giving consideration to environmental impacts of the design and construction techniques to be used.
• Apply knowledge of structure and structural principles to manage construction for foundations, substructure, the building envelope, and the interior for small, medium and large buildings, and fire protection systems for medium and large buildings.
• Plan, and monitor construction contracts including evaluation of tender submissions, measurement for and preparation of schedules of quantities, management of variations and expenditure control during construction.
• Analyse, select and administer construction contracts including the preparation of a tender submission from trade sections and other financial components, and value building works up to and including final account statements.
• Communicate effectively with parties to a construction contract using organisational principles, digital technologies and industry best practice.