New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
Northland Polytechnic Ltd
Subject area
Architecture and Urban Environment not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
Total student fees
$13,184
over 2 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The qualification provides the construction industry with graduates who have the essential knowledge and skills required to enter employment as architectural technicians and be able to work on small and medium scale building projects of limited complexity through all stages to completion under the supervision of an experienced architectural technician, designer or architect.
This qualification is designed for people intending to work as architectural technicians, and also provides recognition of knowledge and skills for those already working in the role.
The qualification will provide employers and consumers with the confidence that working drawings are produced that meet the requirements of New Zealand legislation, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Academic Requirements: 50 NCEA credits at Level 2 and a minimum of 12 credits in NCEA mathematics (or Pangarau) Level 1 and 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1. English Requirements: IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in any subtest). Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English Language Skills
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,592 | $13,184 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,803 | $19,606 |
| Total | $16,395 | $32,790 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
89%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $41,818 |
| Earnings range | $33,456 - $48,479 |
| In employment | 73% |
| In further study | 19% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Scholarship information
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Timber Design Society Research Scholarship
Provided by:
New Zealand Timber Design Society Inc. - The Administrator
Website:
http://www.timberdesign.org.nz/events.cfm/view/66/parent/9
Value:
Maximum value of $3,000.
Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust Tressa Thomas Retraining Award
Provided by:
Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust - Manager
Website:
http://www.kateedgertrust.org.nz/
Value:
$2,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 4703555
Fax: (09) 470 3556
Email: NPregistry@northtec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.northtec.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.