Program Overview

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management)

Overview

Gain the expertise and specialist skills needed for a career in construction management. This two-year programme will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in construction management, on both residential and commercial building projects.

What will I study

• Building technology
• Communication
• Health and safety
• Planning
• Methodology
• Site management
• Procurement
• Programming
• Financial administration of contracts

Pathway

This programme is recognised by the NZIOB, enabling graduates to progress to professional membership and become a Chartered Building Professional. Construction management graduates are also eligible to become a Licensed Building Practitioner – Site License Classes 1, 2 and 3.

Details

• Type: Diploma
• Code: NZ2420
• Next Starts: February 2026
• May be available for Study Visa?: Yes
• Credits: 240
• Level: 6
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• Available Part time: Yes
• Reference: NZ2420-CNST

Fees for 2025

• Domestic Fee: $7,892 - $8,000 per year
• International Fee: $26,000 per year
• Indicative Student Services Fee: $370.50 per year

Academic Requirements

• NCEA Level 2 including mathematics and NCEA Level 1 including Literacy
• OR a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above
• OR a recognised equivalent

Alternative Requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry.

English Requirements

• Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
  • 5.5 Listening
  • 5.5 Reading
  • 5.5 Writing
  • 5.5 Speaking

Core courses

• Level 5
  • Introduction to Construction (CONS5001) - 15 credits
  • Materials and Structural Principles (CONS5002) - 15 credits
  • Environment (CONS5003) - 15 credits
  • Services (CONS5004) - 15 credits
  • Construction 1 Residential (CONS5005) - 15 credits
  • Law and Contracts (CONS5006) - 15 credits
  • Introduction to Measurement and Estimat... (CONS5007) - 15 credits
  • Safety and Wellbeing (CONS5108) - 15 credits
• Level 6
  • Construction 2 Commercial (CONS6001) - 15 credits
  • Financial Administration (CONS6002) - 15 credits
  • Procurement (CONS6003) - 15 credits
  • Programming (CONS6004) - 15 credits
  • Planning and Quality (CONS6105) - 15 credits
  • Site Management (CONS6106) - 15 credits
  • Method Statements (CONS6107) - 15 credits
  • Regional Project Construction Managemen... (CONS6108) - 15 credits

COVID-19 vaccination information

Placements or workplace assignments are an integral part of this programme. You don’t need to supply evidence of your Covid vaccination status to apply for or to study this programme but please be aware that some workplaces may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated for Covid before allowing you to complete work at their organisation. The number of organisations at which your placement or workplace assignment can be completed may be impacted, depending on your vaccination status.

Credit Recognition

If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.