New Zealand Diploma in Building Surveying
Future Skills Academy
Subject area
Building Surveying (Inspection)
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
Total student fees
$12,188
over 2 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification is intended for those working or intending to work as a building surveyor in the New Zealand professional context.
The industry will benefit by having people with the capabilities and competencies to make informed decisions and to perform the functions, roles and responsibilities of a building surveyor in a building regulatory context including working within an accreditation framework.
Graduates will demonstrate and apply professional theoretical and technical knowledge, skills and capabilities to operate as a building surveyor.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
1 General Admission Academic and English Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of 50 NCEA credits at level 2 or above, including 12 credits in English or a related subject at level 2 or above, and a minimum of 10 Numeracy credits at level 1 or above, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge or skills. The following are deemed to provide equivalent knowledge and skills: a maximum total of 16 in best 4 Sixth Form Certificate subjects including English or a related subject, or completion of a trades qualification at Level 3 or above using English as the language of instruction, or completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Building Regulatory Environment (level 4) 2 Special Admission Applicants must have: Attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the diploma is to commence; AND Provided sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification. This can be provided with written evidence, an interview, referee checks or a combination of these. Special Admission applicants for whom English is an additional language (EAL) may be required to provide evidence that they have an appropriate level of English proficiency for diploma study at level 6. The English language requirements for international students are a guide to the language level requirements of this programme. For acceptable evidence refer: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/assets/Providers-and-partners/Registration-and-accreditation/acceptable-evidence-of-English-language-proficiency.pdf. A score result in the Otago Polytechnic Internal English Proficiency Test, equivalent to that required for international students is deemed as sufficient evidence of competency. Those EAL students who are identified as at-risk learners may be required to undertake supplementary tuition in English language to ensure success. 3 Provisional Admission
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)
|
$6,094 | $12,188 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,630 | $19,260 |
| Total | $15,724 | $31,448 |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
100%
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 | $47,213 |
| Earnings range | $38,686 - $54,617 |
| In employment | 67% |
| In further study | 27% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
BPW Hawera Second Chance Education Grant
Provided by:
BPW New Zealand - Projects Chair
Website:
Value:
The grant is up to $1000 .
Advance Ashburton Community Foundation: Tertiary Education
Provided by:
Advance Ashburton Community Foundation
Website:
http://www.advanceashburton.org.nz/
Value:
variable - see "Additional Information".
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) 263 0302
Fax: (09) 263 0304
Email: info@futureskills.co.nz
Web: http://www.futureskills.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
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.