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Quantity surveying is ideal if you enjoy problem-solving, working with numbers, and contributing to large-scale building projects. As a quantity surveyor, you’ll be involved at every stage of the construction process, identifying project requirements, forecasting costs, and managing financial risks. Unitec’s quantity surveying programmes are designed to give you practical, job-ready skills. You’ll learn how to:
- Identify and price each stage of construction
- Prepare accurate budgets and cost plans
- Develop and manage tender documentation
- Control project costs and avoid budget overruns
Our programmes are developed in collaboration with industry to ensure what you learn is relevant from day one.
Industry-relevant learning
You’ll stay up to date with industry trends, legislation, and environmental considerations that impact construction projects. Our courses integrate Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes, giving you hands-on experience with tools widely used across the construction sector. By learning the fundamentals of BIM and VDC, you’ll understand how digital technologies support accurate costing, collaboration, and decision-making throughout a project’s lifecycle.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS | START DATES |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) | 3 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available | Entry into further study at certificate or diploma level. | February or July |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) – Construction | 4 | Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available | This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in construction | February or July |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) | 6 | Full-time for two years or part-time options available | Contract administrator Subcontractor quantity surveyor Subcontractor quantity surveyor | February or July |
| Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) | 7 | Domestic students: Full-time study for the first two years is recommended, part-time study options are also available as negotiated on a case-by-case basis. International students: 3 years full-time. | Commercial manager Construction quantity surveyor Consultant quantity surveyor Project manager Property financial adviser | February or July |
Industry accreditation
The Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) is recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) and the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS), supporting your pathway to professional recognition.
Industry contacts and opportunities
- Industry mentors and professional networks
- Real-world insights from construction leaders
- Research expertise and sponsorship opportunities
Our industry partners
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