Carry out feasibility studies for small, medium and large buildings Establish the client's requirements, develop and communicate a concept and building design, and prepare approval documentation for a building project in accordance with a client's brief Evaluate the performance of and select materials and finishes to be used in the building process Prepare, organise and present architectural working drawings for small and medium buildings using manual and digital technologies in accordance with the statutory and regulatory environment Understand the roles, documentation and administrative requirements of the construction industry, apply this knowledge and assist senior personnel through the tender process

School Leavers Applicants should have one or more of the following: NCEA, with a minimum of 50 credits at Level 2 including 12 credits in Mathematics and a minimum of 12 Literacy credits NZ Trade Certificate in Carpentry, or National Certificate in Carpentry Be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills Four years secondary education preferred Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes in accordance with the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2017 as below. Mature Applicants Applicants over the age of 20 years at the time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 3 or above in a related discipline and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process. Language Requirements IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) – Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE) TOEFL Internet- based test (iBT) – Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations – FCE or FCE for schools or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET at Grade C in all sub-tests NZCEL - a) To be discontinued on 31 December 2019 Level 4 Academic, b) Current Level 4 Academic Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PToE (Academic score of 50) City and Guilds IESOL – B2 Communicator with a score of 66 LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS