Year one includes documentation for small buildings, materials and structural principles, construction for small buildings, feasibility and environmental impact. Year two includes construction for medium and large buildings, design in the built environment, virtual design and construction. Students will study a range of modules which will teach them to: Research, prepare and communicate design and construction documents for small to medium scale projects Assist with researching, preparing and communicating design and construction documentation for large or complex building projects Assist with general practice management Demonstrate aural, oral and written communication skills in both formal and informal styles Demonstrate social, legal and cultural contextual knowledge

General academic admission Candidates are required to: i) have gained a minimum of 48 credits in NCEA Level 2 in four subjects, including a total of at least 12 credits in English and 12 credits in a combination of Algebra and Trigonometry; or ii) have gained New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate in at least three subjects, with a grade of 5 or better in each subject (including English and Mathematics); or iii) have gained the New Zealand Trade Certificate in Carpentry or the National Certificate in Carpentry; or iv) be able to demonstrate equivalent industry knowledge and skills; or v) have gained the New Zealand Certificate in Applied Science (Level 3) or an equivalent foundation programme. Special admission Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success1 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes. Provisional entry Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Selection criteria Candidates who do not meet the entry requirements in clause 1.1 may be granted entry into the programme after an interview to determine reasonable likelihood of success in the programme. Recommendations and/or requirements around supplementary learning or entry requirements may be made on an individual basis. English language requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6 across all bands; or equivalent.