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Unitec’s construction management programmes give you the skills and knowledge to plan and run building projects. You’ll learn how to put together a building programme, schedule activities on a construction site, and coordinate the supply of materials and machinery. It’s great preparation for a career as a site manager, construction manager or project manager.
Study construction management and you’ll also learn best practice for the industry. You’ll find out why quality management systems are important and become familiar with resource planning. Our programmes reflect current trends and legislation, which will give you the knowledge you need once you’re out in the workplace. We have integrated Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes as part of our courses; you will learn the basics of BIM and VDC and how to apply them on construction management activities.
And if you’re already working in the industry, we can develop your skills in team leadership and complex problem-solving.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS | START DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | This programme is no longer offered |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) | 5 | Part-time | Main Contract Supervisor, Business Owners/Operators | February or July |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology | 6 | Full-time for two years, or part-time options available | Architectural technician, Architectural designer, Senior architectural designer, Architect, Urban designer, Landscape architect, Design manager, Consultant design practice owner | February or July |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction | 6 | Full-time for two years, or part-time options available | Construction Management technician, Quantity surveyor | February or July |
| 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 | February or July |
| 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 | February or July |
Industry contacts
Our Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) is accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Building and we work closely with lots of the big players in construction.
- Arrow International
- Aspec
- Beca
- Davis Langdon
- Fletcher
- Hawkins Construction
- Jasmax
- Kalmar
- NZStrong
- Rider Bucknell Levett
- Stephenson & Turner
Industry opportunities
Study construction management and you might get to team up with a senior construction management for a year, thanks to our mentoring scheme with the New Zealand Institute of Building. The New Zealand Institute of Building also sponsors a number of student awards each year.
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Construction Site Management Training Programme (Level 5)
This Level 5 training programme is designed for teams currently employed in the construction industry who are looking to move into supervisory roles. It will build on their current practical construction knowledge and add the following key basic skills and knowledge to support a move into supervision and responsibility within the construction industry:
• Construction planning 1
• Contract and compliance application
• Procurement processes and implications
• Communication for the construction industry
• In-depth construction methodology
Find out more about this programme.
Advanced Construction Site Management Training Programme (Level 6)
Are you looking to extend the knowledge and capability of your team/s? This Level 6 training programme introduces your team to develop new specialist knowledge in these subject areas:
• Advanced Construction Planning Techniques
• Contract administration and commercial management
• The principles of risk management
• Quality assurance and quality control
• Design management principles
• Innovation in construction
Find out more about this programme.
Construction Management Training Programme (Level 7)
Upskill your team of supervisory staff to have in-depth knowledge and skills in the best practices in planning and management, new construction management practices built on Lean Construction principles, the software associated with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and provide insight into the latest construction management practice.
The practical application in the delivery and in the assessments of this training programme are of immediate direct benefit to their current positions improving their capabilities as supervisors with a flow on effect to their teams.
The two-day block courses are spread over the year duration of this programme to allow the participants to adopt the skills and knowledge taught while carrying out their role in the industry.
