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PROGRAMME 

HANDBOOK 

National Diploma in Quantity 

Surveying (Level 6) ND0358 

School of Engineering – Built Environment

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Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 Programme Handbook February 2013 

ND0358 National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Level 6)

School of Engineering 

PROGRAMME HANDBOOK 2013 

ND0358 

National Diploma in Quantity Surveying 

(Level 6) 

Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 Programme Handbook 

ND0358 National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Level 6) 

Publication Date: 26 February 2013

HAERE MAI 

Whai korōria ki te atua i runga rawa 

Maunga rongo ki te whenua 

Whakaaro pai ki ngā Tangata Katoa. 

Tena Koutou Katoa, 

Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou ngā Tauira o 

Te Whare Wananga o Te Awakairangi. 

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Wananga o tātou. 

Kia kaha koutou ki te whai mātauranga i tēnei tau, ki te whakarongo 

hoki ki ō koutou kaiako. 

“Whāia te kotahitanga o te wairua. 

Mā te rangimārie me te aroha e paihere” 

(pursue unity of spirit, which is bound together by peace and aroha) 

He mihi nui tēnei kia koutou ngā Tauira o 

Te Whare Wananga o Te Awakairangi. 

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Whare Wananga o tātou. 

Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 ND0358 Programme Handbook February 2013 

Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 4

CONTENTS 

HAERE MAI............................................................................................................................................. 4 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME ......................................................................................................... 6 

EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOME .......................................................................................................... 7 

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 7 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR - 2013 ............................................................................................................. 8 

STAFF ................................................................................................................................................... 10 

AIMS ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 

GRADUATE PROFILE .......................................................................................................................... 10 

CAREERS ............................................................................................................................................. 11 

STAIRCASING ...................................................................................................................................... 11 

PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME ..................................................................................... 11 

GRADUATION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................... 11 

LEARNING AND TEACHING................................................................................................................ 12 

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 13 

Assessment Rationale ................................................................................................................ 13 

Assessment Schedule ................................................................................................................ 14 

Format Of Assessments ............................................................................................................. 14 

Assessment Cover Sheets ......................................................................................................... 14 

Submitting Assessment And Assignment Work ......................................................................... 14 

Arranging for Late Submission Of Assessments ........................................................................ 15 

Applying For An Extension Beyond The Course End Date ........................................................ 15 

Penalty for Unarranged Late Submission ................................................................................... 15 

Reassessment Of Assessments ................................................................................................. 15 

Assessment Results Notification ................................................................................................ 15 

Challenging Assessment Decisions ............................................................................................ 16 

RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH ................................................................................... 16 

ATTENDANCE MATTERS .................................................................................................................... 16 

REQUIRED TEXTS ............................................................................................................................... 16 

STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 17 

OFF-SITE PRACTICAL AND WORKPLACE COMPONENTS ............................................................. 17 

PROGRAMME EVALUATION .............................................................................................................. 17 

COURSE DESCRIPTORS .................................................................................................................... 18 



WELCOME TO WELTEC 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME 

Greetings, Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, ni sa Bula Vinaka 

Kaise Hai, Sat sri akal, Malo e Lelei, Halo Olgeta, Taloha ni 

Marhaba, Bozu, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Annyong haseyo, Ni hao, Namaste 

Welcome to Wellington Institute of Technology 

Te Whare Wananga o te Awakairangi 

In selecting to learn at Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), you have chosen a place of 

learning that aims to give you not only the working lifestyle you want, but also, a friendly and 

comfortable environment where you can feel at home. 

By enrolling at WelTec, you are setting out on a learning journey. What you learn and for what 

purpose, are your decisions to make. We want to walk beside you as your coach, partner and 

mentor; offering support, facilities, opportunities, tools and information to help you reach your 

goals. 

When you enrol, you will find that the majority, or maybe all, of your courses take place on one 

campus. Whether your classes are held at our Wellington sites, in Auckland, Christchurch, any of our 

Petone or other sites, all are your campuses. 

With your Student ID card, all services and facilities are there for you to use. 

Please let us know if you have any queries or needs we haven’t yet met. Best wishes for a happy and 

successful year. 

Linda Sissons (Dr) 

Chief Executive 



EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOME 

Welcome to WelTec – your place for learning. As an institute of learning you, as a student, are our 

key priority. 

All staff at WelTec have one primary focus and that is to help facilitate your learning. As you 

progress through your studies please take the opportunity to access the facilities and staff support 

available. 

Your success is our success. 

Julia Hennessy (MEd, MMgt, PGDipHSM, BA, DipN) 

Executive Dean 

INTRODUCTION 

This Programme Handbook is intended to provide information relating to the programme you 

are enrolled in with WelTec. There is also an associated WelTec A-Z site that has other 

helpful information regarding systems and processes that operate at WelTec. 

The most up-to-date version of this Programme Handbook and the WelTec A-Z general 

information is online at: 

http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/ND0358.pdf 

WelTec’s policies that apply to students and this Programme Handbook are located at: 

http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Policy/ 



TRIMESTER ONE 2013 

TRIMESTER TWO 2013 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR - 2013 

ND0358 National Diploma in Quantity Surveying 

Teaching 

Period 

Week 

No 

Monday 

date 

5 28-Jan 

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 

Auckland 

Anniversary 

6 4-Feb Waitangi Day 

7 11-Feb 

8 18-Feb 

9 25-Feb 

Orientation 

Trades 

Academy (1) 

Mihi 

Whakatau; 

Orientation 

Petone 

10 4-Mar Tri 1 Starts 

Orientation 

Maori 

Students 

Orientation 

Church St, 

Cuba St 

Wellington 

Orientations: 

Auckland; 

Trades 

Academy (2) 

Orientation 

Petone 

Orientation 

Auckland 

International 

Orientation 

Petone 

Orientations: 

Christchurch; 

Youth 

Guarantee 

11 11-Mar Tri 1 

12 18-Mar 

13 25-Mar Tri 1+2 Easter Break 

14 1-Apr Easter Break Easter Break 

15 8-Apr 

Easter 

Break 

Easter 

Break 

16 15-Apr 

17 22-Apr ANZAC Day 

18 29-Apr STUDY TIME (Resits May Be Held During This Time) 

19 6-May 

20 13-May 

21 20-May 

22 27-May 

23 3-Jun 

24 10-Jun 

25 17-Jun 

Queen’s 

Birthday 

Tri 1 

26 24-Jun Tri 1 Ends 

27 1-Jul 

28 8-Jul 

29 15-Jul Tri 2 Starts 

Tri 1 Results 

Completed 

30 22-Jul Tri 2 

31 29-Jul Tri 1+2 

32 5-Aug Tri 2+3 

33 12-Aug 

34 19-Aug 

Graduation 


35 26-Aug 

36 2-Sep 

37 9-Sep 

38 16-Sep 

39 23-Sep 



TRIMESTER THREE – 2013 

Teaching 

Period 

Week 

No 

Monday 

date 

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 

40 30-Sep YEAR 2 ONLY 

41 7-Oct 

STUDY TIME (Resits May Be Held During This Time) 

42 14-Oct Tri 2 

43 21-Oct 

44 28-Oct Labour Day 

45 4-Nov Tri 2 Ends 

46 11-Nov Tri 3 Starts 

47 18-Nov 

48 25-Nov 

Canterbury 

Anniversary 

Tri 2 

Tri2 Results 

Completed 

49 2-Dec 

50 9-Dec 

51 16-Dec 

52 23-Dec WelTec closed for Christmas 

1 

30-Dec- 

13 

2 6-Jan-14 

3 13-Jan 

Tri 2+3 

4 20-Jan 

5 27-Jan 


Anniversary 

Auckland 

Anniversary 

WelTec closed for New Year Holidays 

6 3-Feb 

Tri 3 Waitangi Day 

7 10-Feb 

8 17-Feb 

9 24-Feb Tri 3 Ends 

10 3-Mar Tri 1 Starts 

11 10-Mar 

Tri 3 Results 

Completed 

Enr period Last date to change or withdraw in that enrolment period with refund 

Enr period 

Last date to withdraw (75% of course enrolment period) 

The up-to-date, day-to-day and week-by-week timetables are located at: 

http://timetable.weltec.ac.nz/. 



STAFF 

Faculty Executive Dean: 

Julia Hennessy 

School: 

Engineering 

Head of School: 

Graham Carson 

Phone/extension 542 

E-mail 

graham.carson@weltec.ac.nz 

Associate Head of School: Malcolm Fair 


E-mail 

malcolm.fair@weltec.ac.nz 

School Business Administrator: Ingrid Watts 


E-mail 

ingrid.watts@weltec.ac.nz 

Staff Member Qualifications Position Email Address Cellphone 

Petone Campus: 0800 WELTEC (935 832) 

Sean Irion BE SASM Sean.irion@weltec.ac.nz 0212816175 

Vaughan Maybury BBSc, BArch(Hons), 

NCAET, TCCarp 

SASM 

Vaughan.maybury@weltec.ac.nz 

Richard Foreman PGDipAT ASM Richard.Foreman@weltec.ac.nz 

Des Hoskins BCons, DipQS ASM Des.Hoskins@weltec.ac.nz 

Reo Tanaka MFA ASM Reo.Tanaka@weltec.ac.nz 

AIMS 

To provide skilled and competent quantity surveying technicians who: 

• Apply quantity surveying theory to practice, and competently perform technical operations 

to the standards, ethical and professional responsibilities required by the quantity surveying 

profession; 

• Have a knowledge sufficient to permit informed, rational decision making in specialist field 

of quantity surveying and to implement these decisions; 

• Will work collaboratively with construction workers, clients, authorities, agencies, industry 

and other professionals to provide a comprehensive quantity surveying service; and 

• Have an understanding of all cultures and in particular an awareness and understanding of 

the tangata whenua and the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi and the Resource 

Management Act. 

It is expected that graduates will attain the educational underpinnings and work ready 

attributes defined in the NZIQS Graduate profile for Quantity Surveying Technicians. 

GRADUATE PROFILE 

On achievement of this qualification, graduates should: 

• Be competent to apply a technical and conceptual knowledge to practical situations; 



• Be confident, critical thinkers who have the ability to solve problems within a quantity 

surveying setting; 

• Have developed capabilities as effective communicators, with inquiring, flexible,, creative 

and critical attitudes towards contemporary issues and underlying theoretical concepts; 

• Have an appreciation of management and information technology within the context of the 

qualification; 

• Have an awareness of social, ethical and environmental issues; 

• Have developed the necessary skills and strategies to work safely and effectively on and 

off construction sites and quantity surveying workplaces and with individuals, contractors, 

communities, clients and authorities; 

• Be self reliant and motivated for continuous learning and professional development; 

• Function positively in a bi-cultural and multicultural environment such those which existing 

New Zealand 

• Be work ready and able to be employed in a relevant quantity surveying environment to 

work towards and meet the minimum standard of competence to practice competently to the 

standard expected of a reasonable quantity surveyor. 

CAREERS 

Graduates of Quantity Surveying are prepared for entry level work within a Quantity 

surveying company. They are also qualified to quantify and tender residential scale projects. 

There are many unexplored career options in the area of residential construction for a 

graduate with this qualification as most Quantity Surveying companies focus on commercial 

construction. 

STAIRCASING 

Bachelor of Construction (QS) - Massey University 

Bachelor of Construction (CE) - UNITEC 

The National Diploma forms part of the requirements to be a member of the Institute of 

Quantity Surveyors. Sometimes a summer programme is offered which enables students of 

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management to complete this double major with no 

additional year’s study needed. 

PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME 

For full-time students it is a two year programme. 

GRADUATION CRITERIA 

You must complete the requirements in NC0358 National Diploma in Quantity Surveying as 

shown below: 

Compulsory 

195 credits 

The following standards are required: 

Construction 

9658 Demonstrate knowledge of cost estimation processes for a building project 

9664 Demonstrate knowledge of building law 



9667 Apply principles from published data to the provision of services for small 

buildings 

9668 Apply principles from published data to the provision of services for medium and 

large buildings 

9669 Apply principles from published data to evaluate and select materials and finishes for 

buildings 

9670 Identify environmental impacts, design, and construction techniques, on and of the 

built environment 

9671 Determine and describe construction methods for small buildings 

9672 Determine and describe construction methods for medium and large buildings 

Quantity Surveying 

10039 Measure schedules of quantities for selected trade sections for quantity surveying 

10040 Measure schedules of quantities for advanced trade sections for quantity surveying 

10141 Estimate costs for quantity surveying 

10142 Negotiate and apply specified types of contracts to tendering situations for quantity 

surveying 

10143 Complete preliminary estimates and cost plans for a construction project for quantity 

surveying 

10144 Administer contracts and value building works for quantity surveying 

10145 Evaluate and prepare a construction programme for quantity surveying 

Elective A 

A minimum of 20 credits from the specified unit standards 

Elective B 

A minimum of 20 credits, at level 3 or above, is required from the subfield Communication 

Skills, of which a minimum of 10 credits is required from the domain writing 

See the National Certificate document for details found at 

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/quals/doc/0358.doc. 

LEARNING AND TEACHING 

Lectures 

Introduce information and techniques to students that will give them tools by which they can 

make informed decisions. Academic staff members will formally present course material to 

students and will set the basis for further independent study. Students will be expected to 

read ahead and prepare for lecture topics. 

Tutorials 

Present actual work related cases and highlight areas for special attention that will expose 

them to on-site problems. They provide students the opportunity to work with or without 

assistance either individually or in groups. 

Case Studies 

Scenarios are presented and activities are undertaken that they will have to contribute to its 

possible resolution. 

Student Presentations 

Expose students to having to present information to groups as they will be required to 

present reports to individuals and groups. 

Assignments and Reports 



Students being able to undertake research and present information in a form that is 

acceptable to the industry. 

Field Visits 

Showing theory activities in action in ‘real life’ situations. 

Group Activities 

Students, as a group, combined together to undertake an activity so they can arrive at a 

consensus. 

Visiting Speakers 

To provide students with the opportunity to hear firsthand about industry practices. 

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES 

You need to become familiar with the assessment procedures for your courses and this 

Programme. Overall Programme procedures are given below. There may also be course 

specific assessment procedures and requirements noted in your Course Outlines. 

Please note that all activities that contribute towards your final course grades, and therefore 

your qualification completion, are known as assessments (summative assessments to be 

precise). There are many different types of assessment activities your tutors use in your 

courses. 

The WelTec Academic Regulations section 7 require that you: 

 

 

make yourself available to undertake all summative assessment items at the time 

and place stipulated by the teaching staff responsible for the course 

act with integrity (honesty) during assessments. You are expected to: 

o Submit material that is your own original work 

o Collaborate only as permitted 

o Acknowledge contributions from other sources by using APA reference format 

(failure to do this correctly may be regarded as plagiarism) 

o Keep written and electronic work secure to prevent others from accessing and 

copying work 

o Understand the definition of academic dishonesty and the consequences of 

breaching the regulations (see Academic Regulations S12 Dishonest Practice). 

WelTec conducts assessments within rules set out in the following regulations and policies: 

The Academic Regulations 2013 

o Examination Rules 

o Aegrotat regulations 

o Grades 

o Results 

o Challenging Assessment Decisions 

o Dishonest Practice in Assessment 

o Appeals 

Policy 3.05 Assessment Policy 

o Definitions 

o Guidelines for assessment practice 

Policy 3.07 Programme Moderation Policy 

o Quality assurance processes before using the assessment activity 

o Quality assurance processes after marking to verify marker’s consistency 

You may ask your tutors at any time about the quality-assured status of the assessment 

activities you are asked to complete. 

Assessment Rationale 

The courses in this programme are assessed using competency-based methods. 



Assessment Schedule 

Please refer to your Course Outline for the Assessment Schedule for each of your Courses. 

The Schedule will detail the assessment type (test, assignment, presentation, etc), the topic 

being assessed, due dates, and if appropriate the weighting. Any other conditions will also 

be noted as they apply to the assessments for that course. 

Format Of Assessments 

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS/DELIVERABLES 

When a Deliverable requires students to produce a report the following rules apply: 

1. The report is to be written in Memorandum format 

2. The content is to be produced using Microsoft Word (Calibri font, font size 12) 

3. The report is to have been checked for spelling and grammar. 

4. Images inserted into the report (graphics, photographs etc.) are to be appropriately 

resolved and scaled. 

5. Use APA referencing methods to identify material that is not your original work 

6. The report is to be submitted as a single Word file (.docx) on a flash drive (USB memorystick), 

with the file name quoting the Deliverable to which it relates (e.g. Deliverable 

3.2.docx). There must be only 1 Deliverable per submission. The report must identify the 

name(s) and ID number(s) of the student(s) making the submission 

7. The flash drive used for making the submission must have a physical label securely 

attached to it which states the owner student’s name and ID number. 

8. Students must retain a safety/back-up copy of all submitted work. 

Results will be published on aPlus+. 

DRAWING ASSIGNMENTS/DELIVERABLES 

Refer Richard Foreman’s notes. 

Assessment Cover Sheets 

A Student Assessment Cover Sheet must be attached to all assessments handed/posted in. 

If you’re on campus you can find this form on the Student Intranet: 

1. Click on Forms and Documents > Assessment Forms 

2. Click on Student Assignment Cover Sheet – ASF007 

3. Print off the form. 

If you are not on campus you can access them on the WelTec website: 

a. Go to the WelTec website: www.weltec.ac.nz. 

b. Use the CITRIX link to login to WelTec's intranet (see the A-Z for details) 

c. Use instructions 1-3 above to print the cover sheet. 

Submitting Assessment And Assignment Work 

It is essential that you meet the assessment submission deadlines notified in your Course 

Outlines' assessment schedules - unless you have pre-arranged for a late submission with 

your tutor. Please refer to your course outlines for any penalties for late submission of 

assessments. 

Some assessments may have time-related criteria attached to them. Your course outline will 

notify you of these particular assessments, and the reasons for the time criteria. Lateness, 

absence or early departure from these assessments may carry specific penalties. 



Arranging for Late Submission Of Assessments 

It is essential that you meet the assessment submission deadlines notified in your Course 

Outlines' assessment schedules - unless you have pre-arranged for a late submission with 

your tutor. Please refer to your course outlines for any penalties for late submission of 

assessments. 

Some assessments may have time-related criteria attached to them. Your course outline will 

notify you of these particular assessments, and the reasons for the time criteria. Lateness, 

absence or early departure from these assessments may carry specific penalties. 

Applying For An Extension Beyond The Course End Date 

If you are prevented by illness, injury or exceptional circumstances from completing an 

assessment by the course end date, you may apply to the Associate Head of School for an 

extension to complete the assessment. 

The application is to be made in writing as soon as possible and not later than 48 hours 

before the assessment due time and date. The application is made on the WelTec Course 

Extension Form available from the Student Information Centre and the WelTec website. 

Where there are valid reasons, the Associate Head of School may grant an extension for a 

period of no more than three weeks after the course end date. A longer than three weeks’ 

extension may be recommended by the Associate Head of School to the Board of Studies' 

Achievement Sub-Committee for approval, where there are extenuating circumstances that 

justify a longer extension. 

Penalty for Unarranged Late Submission 

There will be no late submissions without an agreed arrangement. 

Reassessment Of Assessments 

Students who do not meet the expected level of competence at the first assessment will be 

offered one reassessment. 

However, one further opportunity may be offered at the discretion of the tutor in charge of 

the course or assessment. (Note a fee may apply.) The discretionary privilege will be 

granted where the student has undertaken remedial work needed to achieve competence 

and in the judgement of the tutor has a good chance of success in that assessment. Any 

further requests for reassessment must be submitted in writing to the Associate Head of 

School for approval. 

In the event that a reassessment is declined by the tutor in charge of the course or 

assessment, the student may apply for a review of the decision by the Associate Head of 

School. 

Assessment Results Notification 

Course assessment and final grades are reported using the Grade Key 1 method. Grade 

Keys are explained in Appendix 2 of the Academic Regulations. 

Once your tutor has marked your assessments you will be notified of your result. 

• If the assessment is in the form of a practical in-class demonstration/observation, you are 

likely to get your results immediately or shortly after the assessment activity has concluded. 

• If the assessment is a supervised test you are able to review your work, but the 

assessment is collected and retained by WelTec. 

• If you hand in an assignment it is returned to you along with feedback to explain the 

reason(s) for the assessment result. 

• If you sit a final exam you are able to view your result online at the student results portal: 

https://results.weltec.ac.nz within 15 working days. 



Results for each assessment are available within 15 working days on WelTec's Student 

Results portal at: https://results.weltec.ac.nz. 

Use your normal WelTec login and password to access a number of items, such as your 

assessment results, current course enrolments, and other details. 

Challenging Assessment Decisions 

If you have reason to believe that the grade or mark for a particular assessment is incorrect, 

you should firstly discuss this with your tutor within five (5) working days of the return of the 

assessment. 

Your tutor will provide feedback to clarify why the grade or mark has been awarded and 

may, if justified, amend the result. 

If you still believe that the mark or grade is incorrect, you should discuss the matter with the 

Associate Head of School. 

For more information on Challenging Assessment Decisions please refer to the WelTec 

Academic Regulations 2013 - section 11. 

RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH 

WelTec students share the responsibility of maintaining a safe and healthy working 

environment whether on campus or studying off-site (See Student Code of Conduct, Section 

3.4). 

ATTENDANCE MATTERS 

An objective of study with WelTec is to prepare you for your career in industry. Your attitude, 

attendance and behaviour are important. Please give your best effort and ensure your 

behaviour and attendance reflect your desire to do well. 

You should therefore be present on time, fully equipped and, if applicable, dressed and 

groomed appropriately for practical sessions. 

You are expected to attend all classes and assessments as timetabled. If you are not able to 

attend then you should notify your course tutor. 

Note that a student on student allowances/living costs who does not: 

• meet prescribed attendance requirements, and/or 

• disengages in their learning and assessments, and 

• does not respond to contact from the institute, 

will be notified to Academic Records and Administration. It is your responsibility to inform 

StudyLink if you change your study details. 

All daytime classes will have a common start time on the hour and must finish by 50 minutes 

past the hour, to allow time for students and staff to arrive at their next class on time. 

REQUIRED TEXTS 

Your Course Descriptors may identify some text books as required, and/or recommended 

textbooks. Please refer to your Course Outlines for the most up-to-date edition information. 

Textbooks are available for purchase from vicBooks, Wellington, or as specified in the 

Course Outlines. 



STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS 

You are required to provide items, such as stationery, for your study programme. Tutors will 

confirm with you where other equipment and/or materials are required for specific courses or 

classes. 

OFF-SITE PRACTICAL AND WORKPLACE COMPONENTS 

There are no off-site practical/workbased components in the programme. 

However you are expected to visit construction sites and document the construction process 

photographically for use in reports. It should also be stressed that practical knowledge of 

sites is very valuable and interaction with working sites is encouraged as much as possible. 

PROGRAMME EVALUATION 

WelTec is interested in the experience students have during their time studying. As well as 

informal conversations with students, there are three main surveys available to students to 

express their views and rate WelTec services. 

As a student new to WelTec: 

In the first few weeks you will be invited to participate in the WelTec EV1 - First Impressions 

survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV1). This is open to first-time WelTec students, 

and asks for your rating of and views about your enrolment experience, the initial in-class 

experience, and also your experience of our online resource systems, Moodle or LearnZone. 

During your course time: 

Your course outline may indicate that your course will have an EV4 - Teacher and Course 

Evaluation undertaken towards the end. This helps the Programme Team to improve the 

teaching, the course, and the value of the Programme to students. Note: you will need a 

specific 'survey event code' supplied by the survey administrator to use the EV4. 

At the end of the programme or year: 

In the final few weeks of the programme, or year, you will be invited to participate in the EV3 

- Student Satisfaction Survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV3). This asks you about 

your overall experience of WelTec's services, the programme, teaching, skills development, 

career enhancement, and overall satisfaction. 

All WelTec surveys are anonymous; we do not ask you for identification. We do however ask 

for some demographic information (age range, sex, enrolment types, ethnicity, etc.) in order 

to make sense of trends for particular learner groups. 

The outcomes of the surveys are reported as aggregated information and tables to the 

WelTec Academic Committee. The reports are also made available to students. 



COURSE DESCRIPTORS 

Course Descriptors are the formally approved documents that describe: 

 

 

 

 

 

The course title, level, credit value 

The aims of the course 

What you will be learning – the Learning Outcomes that guide the content and 

process of your learning experiences and activities with your tutor 

The assessment activities you need to complete to show how well you have 

developed your skills and knowledge against the requirements of the Learning 

Outcomes 

Any external standards that the course is also meeting the requirements of (may be 

unit standards, professional bodies, vendor certifications, etc.) 

Course Outlines, which your tutors will provide to you in class, or through LearnZone or 

Moodle, contextualise the Descriptors for your particular class for this year. The Outline 

should provide you with tutor information, specific course topic schedules, assessment 

dates, specific rules and requirements, and other useful information. 

The course descriptors for this programme make up the rest of this Programme Handbook 

on the following pages. 



COURSE TITLE: 

Course Number: 

Building Science 

BD5000 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 

Pre or Co requisites: 

Learning Hours: 

Face-to-face tuition 35 

Self-directed with tutorial support 

available 

33 

Online 24 

Distance (not online) 

Resource based learning (not 

online) 

Workplace learning 

Supervised work experience 

Self-directed (out of class without direct 

tutorial support) 

Workplace project 

Tests and examinations 2 

Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

56 

Total learning hours 150 

Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to enable candidates to investigate and understand the 

scientific principles that determine the behaviour of materials and the relevant 

technical and legal processes involved in the design and construction of a building 

project. 

Topic(s) or summary of content: 

1. Feasibility study 

2. Materials Technology

Topic 1: 

Feasibility study 

Learning Outcome(s): 

1. Understand the considerations to be made during the design, construction and 

costing of a building project. 

2. Can prepare site visit reports giving details of site investigation, archive research 

and legal constraints. 

3. Evaluate and describe topographical and geotechnical factors. 

4. Determine the properties and lifespan of a range of building materials for a 

specific type of building 

Assessment criteria: 

1. Identify the limitations on a site 

2. Explain feasibility study in terms of legislative requirements 

3. Establish the condition of a building 

Topic 2: 


Materials Technology 

1. Determine the uses and limitations of a range of common construction materials. 

2. Collect material data from practical work and publications 

3. Interpret descriptive data summarised in manufactures tables and diagram’s 

4. Understand the properties, structure and performance of common building 

materials. 

5. Understand the compatibility of different building materials. 

6. Identify the role of water in the degradation of building materials 


1. Explain the characteristics and physical properties of materials and finishes used 

in buildings 

2. Assess performance and compatibility of materials and finishes used in buildings 

3. Select materials and finishes to be used in buildings. 

Student Resources: 

Recommended texts as listed in the course handbook. 

Assessment: 

Assessment is competency based and the following methods which may be used 

include: 

• Observation of practical skill 

• Completion of practical task 

• Written assignment 

• Test or examination 

• Case Study 

• Project Report and/or presentation

Reporting Grades: 

Grade Key 1 

Successful Completion of Course: 

Students must achieve all available course credits

COURSE TITLE: 


Residential Construction 

BD5001 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 





available 

33 

Online 24 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

56 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to enable candidates to investigate and understand the 

construction technology in relation to buildings of a domestic scale not exceeding two 

storeys. Identify materials used for the different elements of a building project 

including components of specific design. 


1. Domestic Construction

Topic 1: 


Domestic Construction 

1. Describe and detail different types of foundations and the conditions in which they 

are likely to be used. 

2. Describe and detail in-situ concrete and suspended timber framed floors 

3. Describe and detail the structural function of walls and roofs and identify typical 

structural elements 

4. Describe and detail external cladding, vapour barrier and insulation 

5. Describe methods of forming openings installation of external joinery and 

associated weatherproofing. 

6. Explain the factors influencing the choice of roof systems and coverings 

7. Describe typical internal finishes and the functions of paint 

8. Identify and describe the component parts and design of stairs 

9. Prepare a typical schedule of finishes and hardware for a domestic dwelling 


1. Describe the site 

2. Evaluate and explain the foundations and sub-structure 

3. Design and describe the structure of a small building of non-specific design 

4. Evaluate and describe the structure of a small building of specific design 

5. Determine and describe the envelope of a small building 

6. Determine and describe the methods used to construct the interior of a small 

building 


Recommended texts as listed in the course handbook 

Assessment: 


include: 






• Project Report and/or presentation 


Grade Key 1 


Students need to demonstrate competence in all assessment criteria.

COURSE TITLE: 


Residential Services 

BD5002 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 





available 

33 

Online 24 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

56 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to enable candidates to understand and report on the 

principles and applications of building services systems to domestic buildings and the 

need to integrate their installation during construction. 


1. Domestic Services 

2. Write a report

Topic 1: 

Domestic Services 


1. Understand and report on the factors that affect the design of service systems 

2. Describe control, monitoring and installation of system supplying water, electricity 

and gas. 

3. Describe the features and installation of sanitation and drainage systems 

4. Describe the features and installation of domestic heating systems 

5. Describe the features and operation of a residential security and fire alarm 

system 


1. Explain purposes of services in small buildings 

2. Explain principles of operation relevant to services in small buildings 

3. Explain principles of coordination and placement of services in small buildings. 

4. Identify legislative requirements relevant to services in small buildings 

Topic 2: Write a report 


1. Write a report 


1. Write a report 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: 


Built Environment 

BD5003 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 





available 

33 

Online 24 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

56 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to enable candidates to extend their understanding of 

scientific principles and to develop their ability to apply the principles to 

environmental factors associated with the built environment. 


1. The Built Environment 

2. Presentation Skills

Topic 1: 


The Built Environment 

1. Identify daylight factors and calculate daylight factors from simple plans 

2. Design artificial lighting requirements for a domestic building 

3. Investigate and recommend ways in which sound can be controlled at source, in 

transit and at reception. 

4. Calculate the flow of heat energy through a composite structure and propose 

procedures to minimise heat loss/gain 

5. Identify risks of condensation and the various methods used to minimise these 

risks. 

6. Evaluate the various types of heating systems and list the various implications 

when selecting different fuel and energy sources 

7. Evaluate the impact of local weather conditions on a domestic scaled building 

and describe the implications this has in relation to design, cost and buildability. 

8. Evaluate and describe the impacts construction has on the natural environment. 


1. Identify environmental aspects of building construction and services 

2. Evaluate design and construction techniques and / or impacts that may apply to 

the built environment 

Topic 2: 

Presentation Skills 


1. The student will learn to research information and compile their findings into a 

structured presentation. 

2. The student will be capable of presenting their findings orally to a selected 

audience. 


1. Gather material for an oral presentation 

2. Structure and oral presentation to an audience 

3. Deliver an oral presentation to an audience 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: Measurement 1 


BD5004 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 


BD5001 (C) 




available 

33 

Online 24 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

56 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge to be able to 

assemble trade section documentation and measure schedules of quantities for a 

small domestic scaled building 


1. Measurement for domestic scaled buildings

Topic 1: 


Measurement for domestic scaled buildings 

1. Extract dimensions/construction descriptions from drawings and specifications for 

a low-rise domestic building. 

2. Measure the work for a low rise domestic building using a standard method of 

measurement 

3. Prepare selected sections of a Bill of Quantities 


1. Assemble trade section documentation 

2. Measure schedules of quantities from project information 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: 


Building Law 

BD5005 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 





available 

33 

Online 24 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

56 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge to be able to identify 

and explain the principles of New Zealand law and alternative dispute resolution as 

they apply to the construction industry. They will also be able to present a reasoned 

argument in a report. 


1. Building Law 

2. Read texts to research information

Topic 1: 

Building Law 


1. Understand relevant legislation and common law philosophies and 

responsibilities within the construction industry role 

2. Ensure subordinates are aware of their legal duties and responsibilities 

3. Communicate effectively in order to avoid a breach of legal duties and 

responsibilities 

4. Extract legal principles that apply to a given scenario/case study and explain the 

legal implications. 

5. Describe the law of tort and in particular negligence and explain the relevance to 

the work of the construction industry. 

6. Define what is meant by a legal contract and the rights and obligations of the 

various parties to a contract 


1. Identify aspects of the New Zealand legal structure 

2. Describe the principles of selected branches of New Zealand civil law in terms of 

their relevance to the construction industry. 

3. Explain aspects of New Zealand law relating to business entities 

4. Explain legal fundamentals of dispute resolution 

Topic 2: 


Read texts to research information 

1. Refer to relevant sources for information and advice on legal issues 

2. Carry out research on the legal system as it relates to the construction industry 

3. Prepare a list of sources of information and list the major statutes in regard to the 

construction industry 


1. Read texts to research information 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: 


Tendering (A) 

BD5108 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 





available 

33 

Online 24 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

56 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge to be able to obtain, 

analyse and select subcontract quotations and apply specific types of construction 

contracts to tendering and procurement. 


1. Construction Contracts 

2. Write in plain English

Topic 1: 


Construction Contracts 

1. Negotiate and apply specified types of contracts to tendering situations 

2. Identify the job requirements in terms of plant, materials, labour, and obtain 

competitive supply arrangements. 

3. Issue the appropriate sub contract forms for the provision of sub contract services 

and track distribution on a simple computer spreadsheet. 

4. Explain the procedure for selecting suitable sub contract services 

5. Produce an ‘Invitation to Tender’ to suppliers and sub contractors 

6. Identify the commonly used forms of contractual arrangements for tendering 


1. Obtain and select subcontract quotations 

2. Apply specified types of construction contracts to tendering and procurement 

situations 

Topic 2: 


Write in Plain English 

1. Write documents in plain English 


1. Understand plain English 

2. Write documents in plain English 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: 


Contract Administration (A) 

BD6208 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 





available 

26 

Online 24 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

70 


Aim(s): 


administer construction contracts and value building works including valuation of 

completed work, variations, fluctuations and time extensions; adjustment of 

nominated sums and preparation of final accounts. 

Establish communication protocols and participate in formal meetings associated 

with construction projects. 


1. Contracts and value building works 

2. Formal Meeting

Topic 1: 


Contracts and value building works 

1. Administer contracts and value building works for quantity surveying 


1. Establish communication protocols 

2. Value work executed 

3. Evaluate costs of variations and fluctuations 

4. Evaluate the cost of time extensions 

5. Adjust nominated sums in accordance with contract requirements 

6. Prepare interim and final account statements 

Topic 2: 

Formal Meeting 


1. Participate in a formal meeting 


1. Demonstrate knowledge of formal meetings and their procedures 

2. Prepare for a formal meeting 

3. Contribute to a formal meeting 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: Cost Estimation 1 


BD4000 

Level: 4 

Credits: 15 


BD5004 (C) 




available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

33 

80 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with introductory knowledge to be able 

to identify methods of measurement, research market rates and conditions, build up 

unit rates, obtain quotations and apply margins to cover overheads and profit. 

Collate all priced components into a submission. 


1. Estimate costs 

Topic 1: Estimate costs 


1. Cost estimation processes for a building project


1. Identify methods of measurement 

2. Build up rates for measurement items 

3. Obtain and use quotations 

4. Apply overheads, profit, and on-cost items to built-up rates 

5. Collate all priced components into a submission 

6. Research building material market rates and conditions 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: 


Commercial Services 

BD5006 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 


BD5002 (C) 




available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

80 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge to be able to explain 

the purpose of building services, principles of operation, coordination and placement 

in relation to medium and large-scale buildings. 


1. Services 

Topic 1: 

Services 


1. Apply principles from published data to the provision of services for medium and 

large buildings


1. Explain purposes of services in medium and large buildings 

2. Explain principles of operation of services relevant to the construction of medium 

and large buildings 

3. Explain principles of coordination and placement of services for medium and 

large buildings 

4. Identify legislative requirements relevant to services in medium and large 

buildings. 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: 


Commercial Construction 

BD6001 

Level: 6 

Credits: 30 


BD5001 




available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

188 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge to determine and 

describe the construction of medium and large-scale buildings mostly of a 

commercial nature and of specific design. 

Students across the construction disciplines will be able produce a technical text to 

provide information, explanation, and/or descriptions of procedures for use within the 

Construction Industry. 


1. Commercial Construction 

2. Technical Text

Topic 1: 


Commercial Construction 

1. Determine and describe construction methods for medium and large buildings 


1. Describe the site 

2. Determine and describe the foundations and sub – structure 

3. Develop and describe the passive fire protection system 

4. Determine and describe the structure of a building of specific design 

5. Design and describe the envelope of a building 

Topic 2: 

Technical Text 


1. Plan and write a technical text 


1. Plan a technical text 

2. Write a technical text 

3. 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: Measurement 2 


BD6002 

Level: 6 

Credits: 30 


BD5004 




available 

Online 



online) 



54 

Self-directed 188 



Other 

(State)…………………………….. 


Aim(s): 


assemble trade section documentation and measure schedules of quantities for 

advanced trade sections that generally relate to medium and large scaled buildings 

and sections of civil engineering. 


1. Measurement Commercial 

Topic 1: 


Measurement Commercial 

1. Measure schedules of quantities for advanced trade sections for quantity 

surveying


1. Assemble quantity surveying documentation relevant to advanced trade sections. 

2. Measure schedules of quantities for advanced trade sections from project 

information 

3. Apply measuring techniques to specific sections of civil engineering and special 

services 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: Cost Estimation 2 


BD6003 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 


BD4000 (P) 




available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

26 

94 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge to be able to accurately 

compile detailed unit rates for schedule of quantity items for construction industry 

projects, calculate overheads, profit and on cost items and collate all priced 

components into a tender presentation.. 


1. Estimate of costs 



1. Complete preliminary estimates and cost plans for a construction project


1. Compile rates for schedule of quantity items for construction industry projects 

2. Calculate overheads, profit and on cost items 

3. Collate all priced components into a tender presentation 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: 


Elemental Estimating 

BD6004 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 


BD6003 (C) 




available 

Online 



online) 



26 

Self-directed 94 



Other 

(State)…………………………….. 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge to be able to complete 

preliminary estimates for a construction project by compiling an elementary cost 

estimate and prepare cash flow statements to meet client requirements 


1. Complete Preliminary Estimates 



1. Complete preliminary estimates and cost plans for a construction project


1. Complete preliminary estimates for a construction project 

2. Compile a cost plan for a construction project 

3. Prepare cashflow statements to meet clients requirements 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1 



COURSE TITLE: 


Programming (A) 

BD6005 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 


BD6001 (C) 




available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

26 

94 


Aim(s): 

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge to be able to evaluate 

construction methodologies and sequence of construction and prepare a construction 

programme for a project. Identify resources required for construction activities and 

review and re-schedule activities to achieve the programme completion date. 


1. Programming 

2. Programme construction works 

Topic 1: Programming 


1. Evaluate and prepare a construction programme


1. Evaluate construction methodologies and sequence of construction 

2. Prepare a presentation of a simple construction programme for a project 

Topic 2: 


Programme Construction Works 

1. Programme construction works for medium buildings 


1. Identify construction activities to be programmed 

2. Define inter-relationships of construction activities 

3. Sequence construction activities 

4. Identify resources for construction activities 

5. Review and reschedule activities to achieve the programme 



Assessment: 


include: 








Grade Key 1

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