New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6)

Location

Auckland International Campus

This programme is also offered at our Dunedin Campus. Visit op.ac.nz for programme details.

Duration

Two years full-time

Delivery

On campus: Face-to-face teaching and self-directed learning

Credits

240

DescLevel

240

Intakes

February, April, July and October

Apply

Anytime

    Study breaks content

  • Location
    Intake
    Study breaks
  • Auckland International Campus
    5 February 2024
    24 June 2024 - 19 July 2024
    8 April 2024 - 19 April 2024
    23 September 2024 - 4 October 2024
  • Auckland International Campus
    22 April 2024
    23 September 2024 - 4 October 2024
    24 June 2024 - 19 July 2024
    9 December 2024 - 7 February 2025
  • Auckland International Campus
    22 April 2024
    20 May 2024 - 14 June 2024
  • Auckland International Campus
    22 July 2024
    9 December 2024 - 7 February 2025
    23 September 2024 - 4 October 2024
    14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
  • Auckland International Campus
    22 July 2024
    9 December 2024 - 7 February 2025
    23 September 2024 - 4 October 2024
    14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
  • Auckland International Campus
    7 October 2024
    14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
    9 December 2024 - 7 February 2025
    30 June 2025 - 25 July 2025
  • Auckland International Campus
    7 October 2024
    14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
    9 December 2024 - 7 February 2025
    30 June 2025 - 25 July 2025
  • Dunedin
    26 February 2024
  • Dunedin
    26 February 2024
  • Dunedin
    26 February 2024
  • Capable NZ
    1 February 2024
  • Auckland International Campus
    10 February 2025
    30 June 2025 - 25 July 2025
    14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
    29 September 2025 - 10 October 2025
  • Auckland International Campus
    10 February 2025
    30 June 2025 - 25 July 2025
    14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
    29 September 2025 - 10 October 2025
  • Auckland International Campus
    28 April 2025
    29 September 2025 - 10 October 2025
    30 June 2025 - 25 July 2025
    15 December 2025 - 6 February 2026
  • Auckland International Campus
    28 July 2025
    15 December 2025 - 6 February 2026
    29 September 2025 - 10 October 2025
    13 April 2026 - 24 April 2026
  • Auckland International Campus
    13 October 2025
    13 April 2026 - 24 April 2026
    15 December 2025 - 6 February 2026
    29 June 2026 - 24 July 2026
  • Dunedin
    17 February 2025
    23 June 2025 - 11 July 2025
    14 April 2025 - 25 April 2025
    22 September 2025 - 3 October 2025
  • Dunedin
    17 February 2025
  • Capable NZ
    1 February 2025

Become a construction professional and help realise commercial and residential construction projects.

The New Zealand Diploma in Construction is recognised by employers and industrial, academic and professional bodies - so when you graduate you'll be highly competent and industry ready.

What do quantity surveyors do?

Quantity Surveyors work with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and local authorities to complete construction projects.

Quantity Surveyors can budget, price, and financially administer construction projects. Typical roles include Consultants, Estimators, Contract Administrators, and Contract Managers. With experience, quantity surveying can lead into the fields of project management, commercial management, and dispute resolution.

Benefits of this qualification

  • Quantity Surveying students can join the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) as a free student member. Then, after graduating and gaining sufficient industry experience, you can apply for full membership. The NZIQS belongs to the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS), along with a number of other countries, and has reciprocal agreements with some other Institutes, making it easier to work overseas.
  • Upon successful completion of this diploma, you can gain direct entry into the final year of our Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)

Please contact us if you would like to discuss your study situation.

Email: OPAIC.Marketing@op.ac.nz 

Entry requirements 

  • A minimum of 50 NCEA credits at Level 2, including: 
    • 12 credits in maths, and
    • a minimum of 12 Literacy credits at NCEA Level 1
  • OR be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.  
  • If English is not your first language, you must provide:

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.  

You will study

You will study a total of 240 credits. 

Courses Year 1 (Compulsory) 

Course

Level

Credits

Introduction to Construction Studies 

5 

15 credits 

Material and Structural Principles

5

15 credits 

Law and Construction Contracts

5 

15 credits 

Construction 1 Residential

5

15 credits 

Services

5

15 credits

Construction 2 Commercial

6

16 credits

Environment

5 

15 credits 

Introduction to Measurement and Estimation

5 

15 credits 

 

Courses Year 2 (Compulsory) 

Course

Level

Credits

Measurement

5

15 credits 

Estimation

6 

15 credits 

Programming

6 

15 credits 

Measurement 2 

6 

15 credits 

Financial Administration

6 

15 credits 

Procurement

6 

15 credits 

Cost Planning

6

15 credits 

Regional Project Quantity Surveying

6 

15 credits 

Practical and work-based components

There is no requirement for learners to complete an internship or similar component. However, if the circumstances are appropriate and conducive to an individual learner’s needs, there is a possibility to meet programme requirements through workplace learning. We will continue to have managed student projects off campus to enable all learners to approach the ‘commercial competence’ that is written into this qualification. Year two learners that are not in workplace learning arrangements will have additional ‘leading hand’ level responsibilities and tasking within these outside projects.

Your workload

You will be expected to spend about 300 hours per Study Block on your course work. This includes both scheduled class time and self-directed study.

At our Auckland International Campus, this programme is offered by Future Skills Academy due to a sub-contract arrangement with Otago Polytechnic. Auckland study block dates >

Further study options 

Upon successful completion of this diploma, you can gain direct entry to the final year of the Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) which you can study full-time (one year).

The degree will provide broader skills around business and construction law, and management so is geared towards a more senior level. Graduates would initially still enter the industry as Consultants, Estimators, Contract Administrators, or Contracts Managers. Then, upon gaining sufficient experience can apply for more senior positions, without first needing further study. 

Postgraduate study is available for degree graduates. Massey University offers a Master’s degree in Construction with majors in Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Construction Law. 

Intakes:

Course Description Dates
24-WBL-FY Capable NZ Construction Management - Variable start dates 2024
25-AIC-01 Auckland International Campus 10 Feb 2025
25-DUN-Y1S Dunedin 17 February 2025
25-AIC-02 Auckland International Campus 28 Apr 2025
25-AIC-03 Auckland International Campus 28 Jul 2025
25-AIC-04 Auckland International Campus 13 Oct 2025
25-WBL-FY Capable NZ Construction Management - Variable start dates 2025