Course details

Summary

In the New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology you can become a skilled and competent architectural technologist/technician.

Programme overview

Want a career as an architectural technologist/technician? Using the latest technologies they work alongside architects to turn design concepts into the documents used to construct a building. The New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology will give you the skills to design and produce construction documentation for both residential and commercial buildings.

Highlights

• Emphasis on real world applications using latest technology of CAD and BIM (Building Information Management)
• Qualification is nationally recognised and endorsed by professional organizations
• Good graduate employment opportunities
• Easy transition to further programs such as the Bachelor of Construction and the Bachelor of Architectural Studies.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Architectural technician
• Architectural designer
• Senior architectural designer
• Architect
• Urban designer
• Landscape architect
• Design manager
• Consultant design practice owner

Entry criteria

1. Achieved one of the below:

• A total of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in Mathematics; or
• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
• Be at least 20 years old by the time the programme begins AND provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the programme

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English

English Language requirements:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
• NZCEL (Academic) (Level 4)
• IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
• TOEFL (pBT) Paper-based test score of 550 (essay 5 TWE)
• TOEFL (iBT) Internet-based test score of 60 (writing 18)
• FCE or FCE for schools, or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET at Grade C in all sub-tests
• Pearson Test of English (PToE) Academic with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42