Programme details

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying)

Study quantity surveying and prepare for a rewarding career in the construction industry.

Course description

This two-year programme prepares you for a career as a quantity surveyor across residential and commercial projects. You’ll learn measurement, estimating, cost planning, procurement, scheduling, and contract administration. Work experience in the second year provides practical industry exposure.

Designed for flexibility, the programme allows part-time study with classes offered during the day and in the evenings. It is accredited by NZIQS and NZIOB, supporting pathways to professional membership and recognition as a Registered Quantity Surveyor or Chartered Building Professional. NZIQS membership also offers international recognition through reciprocal agreements with institutes in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Canada, and Japan.

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

Graduates can pursue a range of career opportunities within the Construction, Property, and Project management sectors such as:

-Quantity Surveyor (Junior/Assistant)
-Estimator
-Cost Technician
-Contract Administrator
-Project Coordinator
-Procurement 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.

English requirements:

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