School overview
In the School of Building Contruction, we deliver programmes in:
We deliver programmes that are designed with industry consultation, to ensure our students are well-equipped to move straight into the workforce. The Bachelor of Construction was the first programme of its type in New Zealand and is accredited internationally.
We work closely with the big players in the industry which allows us to offer a range of programmes that provide a strong pathway into employment after study. Many of our students work while they study too, which enhances their study and solidifies industry relationships.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Allied Trades | 3 | Full-time for 6 months | Assistant tradesperson |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry | 3 | Full-time for 1 year | Assistant tradesperson, Apprentice carpenter, Journeyman |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Joinery | 3 | 24 weeks full-time | Assistant tradesperson, Assistant Joiner, Apprentice carpenter, Assistant builder |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying | 3 | 20 weeks full-time (3 days a week) | Apprentice Plumber, Apprentice Gasfitter, Apprentice Drainlayer |
| New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry | 4 | Part time over 4 years. You must be in full time employment. | Qualified carpenter |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) | 4 | Full-time for 6 months, or part-time options available | Business Owners/Operators, Construction Assistant, Construction Co-ordinator, Contract administrator, Assistant Project Manager |
| New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying | 4 | Part-time for up to 2 years | Tradesman Drainlayer |
| New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting | 4 | Part-time for up to 4 years | Tradesman Gasfitter |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing | 4 | 4 years part-time | Tradesman Plumber |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) | 5 | Part-time | Main Contract Supervisor, Business Owners/Operators |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction | 6 | Full-time for two years, or part-time options available | Construction Management technician, Quantity surveyor |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying | 6 | Full-time for two years or part-time options can be negotiated. | Surveyor, Engineering surveyor, Survey project manager, Tunnelling and mining surveyor, CAD operator |
| Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) | 7 | Domestic students: Full-time for two years and then part-time for two years or as negotiated on a case-by-case basis (based on a February start). International students: 3 years full-time. | Construction quantity surveyor, Consultant quantity surveyor, Commercial manager, Project manager, Property financial adviser |
| Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) | 7 | Domestic students: Full-time for two years and then part-time for two years or as negotiated on a case-by-case basis (based on a February start). International students: 3 years full-time. | Construction site manager, Project manager, Project planner, Property developer |
| Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) | 7 | Domestic students: Full-time for two years and then part-time for two years or as negotiated on a case-by-case basis (based on a February start). International students: 3 years full-time. | Commercial property manager, Company owner, Project manager, Property consultant, Property developer |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management | 7 | Full-time for three semesters (including 2 x 2-week block courses per semester) | Site manager, Project manager, Construction manager |
Staff
|
Sadegh
Aliakbarlou
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7472 |
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Ute
Becker
Lecturer, Architectural Technology
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7271 |
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Roger
Birchmore
Senior Lecturer
|
School of Building Construction | |
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Chris
Carson
Lecturer, Construction
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8859 |
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Joseph
Chalmers
Contractor
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 9130 |
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Luban
Chan
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 9132 |
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Aurora
Chen
Lecturer, Tutorial Assistant
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 9118 |
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Ikenna
Chukwudumogu
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 9125 |
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Amos
Clarke
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7351 |
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Kathryn
Davies
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | |
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Phil
Etherington
Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8845 |
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Polisi
Faumuina
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8183 |
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Michael
Grey
Tutorial Assistant
|
School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 9133 |
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Ahi
Hape
Lecturer
|
School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7209 |
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Rod
Harvey
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8584 |
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Steven
Hutana
Contractor
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7955 |
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Paul
Jeurissen
Head of School, Building Construction
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8662 |
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Prof Russell
Kenley
Professor
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7374 |
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Dr Linda
Kestle
Associate Professor
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7365 |
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Anna
Kimaro
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7359 |
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Dr Lydia
Kiroff
Senior Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | |
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Neil
Laing
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8178 |
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Tina
Martin
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7191 |
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Malachy
McGarrigle
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8055 |
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Randall
McMullan
Lecturer, School of Building Construction; Lecturer, School of Engineering and Applied Technology
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School of Building Construction , School of Engineering and Applied Technology | 815-4321 ext. 8326 |
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Paul
Mokler-Tibbs
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 9135 |
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Douglas
Oosthuizen
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7443 |
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Geoff
Parish
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7360 |
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Kamuka
Pati
Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7556 |
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Ernest
Prakash
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7045 |
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Taija
Puolitaival
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8510 |
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Md.
Rahman
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7004 |
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Anand
Sajwan
Student Enrolment Manager, Enrolment Processing; Training Co-ordinator, School of Building Construction
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Enrolment Processing , School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7450 |
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Riffat
Shaheed
Lecturer
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7458 |
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Rashika
Sharma
Senior Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 8056 |
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Jean
Simpson
Academic Quality Administrator, ; Academic Quality Administrator, Te Korowai Kahurangi; Lecturer, School of Building Construction
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Te Korowai Kahurangi , School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7830 |
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Darren Mark
Tolmie
Lecturer, School of Building Construction; Lecturer, School of Community Studies
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School of Building Construction , School of Community Studies | 815-4321 ext. 7160 |
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Steve
Tsai
Lecturer, School of Building Construction; Lecturer, School of Trades and Services
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School of Building Construction , School of Trades and Services | 815-4321 ext. 7557 |
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Trudy
Vinkenvleugel
School Business Administrator
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School of Building Construction | 815-4321 ext. 7362 |
