Program Overview

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying)

Overview

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

What will I study

• Means measurement, estimating and cost planning
• Procurement, programming and financial administration of contracts
• Work experience components are included in the second year of the programme for full-time students

Pathway

This programme is recognised and accredited by professional bodies, including NZIQS and NZIOB, enabling graduates to progress to professional membership and gain Registered QS and/or Chartered Building Professional status.

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
• May be eligible for Fees Free?: Yes
• Reference: NZ2420-QUAN

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

• If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain 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 Estimating (CONS5007) - 15 credits
  • Estimation (CONS5508) - 15 credits
  • Measurement 1 (CONS5509) - 15 credits
• Level 6
  • Construction 2 Commercial (CONS6001) - 15 credits
  • Financial Administration (CONS6002) - 15 credits
  • Procurement (CONS6003) - 15 credits
  • Programming (CONS6004) - 15 credits
  • Measurement 2 (CONS6505) - 15 credits
  • Cost Planning (CONS6506) - 15 credits
  • Regional Project Quantity Surveying (CONS6507) - 15 credits

Funding assistance

• If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for
• We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance

Credit Recognition

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

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
• However, some workplaces may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated for Covid before allowing you to complete work at their organisation

Area of Interest

• Architecture and Construction Management
• Trades

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