Programme details

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management)

Gain the professional knowledge and skills needed for a career by studying construction management.

Course description

This two-year programme prepares you for a career in construction management across residential and commercial projects. You’ll gain skills in building technology, communication, health and safety, planning, site management, procurement, programming, and contract administration.

The second year includes practical work experience, and the programme offers flexible part-time study options with classes during the day and evenings. Recognised by the NZIOB, graduates can pursue professional membership as a Chartered Building Professional and are also eligible for Licensed Building Practitioner – Site License Classes 1, 2, and 3.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

Upon completion, students can explore positions such as:

-Assistant Construction Manager
-Construction Project Coordinator
-Site Supervisor
-Construction Estimator
-Procurement Officer
-Health and Safety Officer

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

-NCEA Level 2 including mathematics and NCEA Level 1 including Literacy;

-OR a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above

-OR a recognised equivalent

-If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

If English is not the first language, students must provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives.

Test	Minimum Requirement
IELTS (Academic)	Overall score of 6.0, with no band lower than 5.5
TOEFL iBT	Total score of 60, with a writing score of at least 18
Cambridge English Qualifications	B2 First, B2 First for Schools, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169, and no less than 162 in each skill
OET (Occupational English Test)	Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL (New Zealand Certificate in English Language)	Level 4 (Academic)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)	Score of 50, with no band lower than 42
LanguageCert International ESOL	C1 Expert (overall PASS) with no less than 25/50 in each skill, or Academic test with a minimum score of 65 overall and no skill below 60
Trinity College London ISE	ISE II with no less than distinction or 96 in any band