About Nz Diploma In Architectural Technology [level 5-6] in Eastern Institute of Technology

Outline

Course descriptions:

Year 1

• Architectural Communications
• Sustaining the Environment
• Feasibility Studies
• Setting the Scene
• Building Law
• Services
• Construction Materials
• Documentation

Year 2

• Building Appreciation
• Construction Components
• Feasibility Studies
• Setting the Scene
• Services
• Construction Management
• The Science of Architecture
• Documentation

Both years consist of eight courses each, as listed above.  All courses are compulsory.  Year 1 students use Archi CAD and Year 2 students use Revit software.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

Students who complete year one of this programme will be able to:

• Use basic industry knowledge to evaluate design principles for small building projects in a design, building or construction related environment.
• Carry out feasibility studies for small buildings.
• Be able to communicate a concept and building design, and prepare approval documentation for a building project in accordance with a design brief.
• Evaluate the performance of and select standard and non-specific materials and finishes to be used in the building process.
• Prepare, organise and present architectural working drawings for small buildings using manual and digital technologies in accordance with the statutory and regulatory environment.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply comprehensive industry knowledge to evaluate design principles for small, medium and large building projects in a design, building or construction related environment.
• Carry out feasibility studies for small, medium and large buildings.
• Establish the clients’ requirements, develop and communicate a concept and building design, and prepare approval documentation for a building project in accordance with a client’s brief.
• Evaluate the performance of and select materials and finishes to be used in the building process.
• Prepare, organise and present architectural working drawings for small and medium buildings using manual and digital technologies in accordance with the statutory and regulatory environment.
• Understand the roles, documentation and administrative requirements of the construction industry, apply this knowledge and assist senior personnel through the tender process.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
• TOEFL  :     Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)
• PTE       :     (Academic) score of 42

Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights

Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.