New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology

Summary

Are you interested in a career designing houses or commercial buildings? The UCOL New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology might be what you’re looking for and can launch your career in the architecture industry.

The Diploma in Architectural Technology is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to work as an architectural technician. You will gain competency to work on large and complex building projects under the supervision of an experienced architectural technician, designer, or architect.

This qualification provides employers and consumers with the confidence that the working drawings you produce will meet New Zealand legislation requirements, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian Standards.

Graduates can progress into further tertiary study at diploma or degree level in Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.

Graduates who are entering the industry will be able to work as architectural technicians. Further training and studies will open career options, including architecture designer, architect, interior designer, urban designer, landscape architect, or other construction, planning, and design roles.

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries for Architects, see careers.govt.nz