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NZD 26000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This qualification provides the construction industry with qualified people who have the essential knowledge and skills required to enter employment as architectural technicians who will be able to work independently on small and medium scale building projects of limited complexity through all stages to completion.

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

  • Apply comprehensive industry knowledge to evaluate design principles for small, medium and large building projects in a design, building or construction related environment
  • 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 
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, 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 of secondary education preferred

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    26000

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
    (NZD)

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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Student Scholarships

    To support the return of international students to SIT, the SIT Community has come together to enable a variety of scholarships to be offered

     

    Scholarship 

    Amount Students Eligible
    Southland Chamber of Commerce Postgraduate Scholarship $3,500      • Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation)
    • Master of Applied Management
    • Master of Information Technology
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation)
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
    Southland Chamber of Commerce Undergraduate Scholarship  $3,500      • Bachelor of Audio Production
    • Bachelor of Commerce
    • Bachelor of Contemporary Music
    • Bachelor of Information Technology
    • Bachelor of Screen Arts
    • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
    • Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
    • Graduate Diploma in Management
    • Graduate Diploma in Marketing
    • Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts (Animation & Film)
    • Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise
    Great South Nursing Degree Scholarship     $4,000     • Bachelor of Nursing
    ILT Academy Hotel Management Scholarship     $3,500     • Bachelor of Hotel Management
    • Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management
    Engage South Engineering Scholarship $5,800     • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil and Mechanical)
    Great South Primary Industries Scholarship $3,000    
     
    •Diploma in Agriculture (L5)
    •NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing) (L6)
    Southland Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship $2,000 to $3,750
    (programme dependent, check in
    programme pages)
    NZ Diploma in Animation (L5 and L6)
    •NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology (L6)
    •NZ Diploma in Audio Engineering (L5 and L6)
    •NZ Diploma in Business (L5)
    •NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (L6)
    •NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (L5)
    ILT Academy Culinary Scholarship $3,500 • Diploma in Culinary Excellence (L5)
    • NZ Diploma in Hospitality Management (L5 and L6)
    Great South Enrolled Nursing Scholarship $2,250     • Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (L5)



    Scholarship places are limited and apparent eligibility may not result in receipt of a scholarship. All scholarships require acceptance into the programme of study and will be identified on any offer of place issued by SIT.


    Applicants wishing to be considered for a scholarship must include a statement of not more than 250 words outlining why they are a good candidate and should be considered for a scholarship.

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