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NationalDiplomainQuantitySurveyingCPIT

National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Diploma

Full time - 2 years, part time also

available

Programme
Code

Starts

February, July

ND5353

Annual Fees

(indicative 2015)

International
$19,260
Domestic

Credits

Level

235

Application due

Received all year

Location Madras Street Campus

$5,400- $5,950
Additional Costs
$200 for books &
stationery

Content
If you are comfortable with facts and figures, a good communicator and keen to develop a solid
grounding of the building industry, our National Diploma in Quanity Surveying could be for you.
Construction is one of our country's largest industries and our qualification provides a number of
attractive job opportunities.
Our two-year National Diploma will provide you with the ability to work as a quantity surveyor where
you will be responsible for the crucial budgeting end of a construction project estimating costs,
quantifying materials and administering finances during the job.
Core subjects you will study include construction systems, materials, environment, services, building
law and contract administration.
You will also study specific quantity surveying topics like measurement, estimation and cost
management.
In addition, you will develop good communication skills essential for work as a quantity surveyor.

Programme structure
To complete this Diploma you are required to complete a minimum total of 235 credits. Please browse
the guide below to view the course options currently available within this qualification.
Core courses

Elective Courses

To be a full time student you need to maintain a workload of 120 credits per year. We recommend you
talk with us to ensure you choose electives to benefit your future career.

LEVEL 3

Communication 1

COMB300
10.0 credits

LEVEL 4
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Communication 2

Estimation 1

Materials

COMB400
10.0 credits

ESTI110
10.0 credits

MATS100
10.0 credits

Building Law

Construction
Systems 1

Environment

Estimation 2

BLAW102
10.0 credits

CONS110
15.0 credits

ENVI100
10.0 credits

ESTI221
15.0 credits

Measurement 1

Preliminaries

Programming for
QS

Services 1

MEAS110
15.0 credits

PREL101
5.0 credits

PRQS100
5.0 credits

SERV110
10.0 credits

Services 2

Subcontract
Negotiation

SERV220
10.0 credits

SNEG200
10.0 credits

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 6

Construction
Systems 2

Contract
Administration for
Quantity Surveying

Cost Planning

Measurement 2

CONS220
25.0 credits

CAQS200
15.0 credits

COST202
10.0 credits

MEAS230
25.0 credits

Programme
Practice

Tendering

PPRA100
15.0 credits

TEND200
15.0 credits

Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
12 credits in NCEA English Level 1 and 36 credits in NCEA Level 2 and 12 credits in mathematics.

Alternative Requirements
Evidence of literacy, numeracy and an ability to study at the appropriate level. This can be through
study, work and/or life experience. CPIT literacy and numeracy assessments are available.

Additional Requirements
English Requirements
If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English
language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in all subtests). For acceptable alternatives refer to the
English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.

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Note: If you have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements you are not required
to provide evidence of English Language Skills.

Acceptable Alternatives Chart

Next steps
To apply for this programme please:
complete an Admission and Enrolment Form or an International Application Form
If you don't meet the criteria for entry into this programme, we can help you meet entry level with our
foundation and bridging programmes.
Alternatively, if you feel you have gained your learning through on the job experience talk to us about
recognition or assessment of prior learning .

Career opportunities
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be an expert in estimating and managing the costs involved in small to
medium size building and construction projects of limited complexity. Typically you will get involved at
every stage of the project to ensure the project stays within the client's budget and payments are
made to contractors.
The constant interaction with clients, architects, engineers and builders and the range in locations are
what make surveying such an interesting and varied career. Once you have established yourself in the
role you will be able to extend your work to include larger and/or more complex building projects.
Graduates may be employed by a private firm of quantity surveyors, building contractors, local or
central government agencies, subcontractors or suppliers.

Study pathways
For further study you could consider degree courses in construction, economics or management.

Recommended school subjects

Mathematics
Carpentry
Design
ICT
Technology
Graphics
English-rich subjects
Relevant industry experience

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