The strategic purpose of this programme is to equip ākonga with the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to work as construction managers or quantity surveyors. It prepares school-leavers and those seeking further training, re-training, or a career change to apply for these roles upon graduation.

Graduates of this programme will be able to: 1. Effectively deploy the body of technical, applied and legal knowledge to a range of construction projects 2. Effectively apply communication skills to enhance interactions within organisational, professional, social and multi-cultural contexts 3. Work safely, ethically, and productively as individuals, and collaboratively as effective members of project teams. 4. Evaluate construction methodologies and emerging technologies 5. Apply research processes to investigate contemporary industry issues and critically evaluate options to produce solutions. 6. Acknowledge the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a construction industry context. 7. Evaluate construction methodology and building design for best sustainable practice. Construction Management graduates will also be able to: 8. Select and apply various construction management techniques to meet specific needs of different projects. 9. Evaluate and apply a range of performance management techniques to effectively improve productivity. Quantity Surveying graduates will also be able to: 8. Apply procurement strategies and develop documentation to formulate, implement and discharge construction contracts.

Graduates of this qualification may pursue further tertiary study at post graduate level in the field of construction management or quantity surveying. Other pathways may include higher degrees in construction, project management or building science.

Academic Requirements New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects* and Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing, and Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above 1 made up of co-requisite Level 1 numeracy unit standard (US32406), te pāngaru unit standard US32412, or achievement standards. OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Construction and Architectural Studies Pathway or equivalent OR If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. * NZQA approved subjects: see here Alternative Requirements Skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) may be acquired through study, work and/or life experience. Students who can demonstrate these skills while not meeting the above requirements may be approved for alternative entry. Literacy and numeracy assessments are available. English Requirements If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment. IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart on Ara Institute of Canterbury's website. Note: IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test. Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills. Admission Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted into the programme in the order their applications are received.