Course Overview
This course is designed to support the students who are enrolled in the New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology with the CAD skills required to complete that course.
CAD for Architectural Drawing 1 is project-based and runs alongside the diploma course, however it's also open to people from industry who wish to learn CAD skills.
The software we currently teach is ArchiCAD and once enrolled students have access to a free student software licence for the year (available for PC or MAC).
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- Record of Achievement CAD for Architectural Drawing 1
| Locations | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2021 View more details |
| Study options |
1 year part-time (2 x 2 hour classes per week + 4-8 hours self-directed study time should be allowed) |
| Total credits | 20 |
| Indicative Fees | $463 total cost of course for domestic students View full fees information |
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Topics you'll cover
- three dimensional modelling
- navigate around the CAD programme
- create 3D photographic renders
- editing of 3D entities
- use 2D tools to enhance drawings
- editing of 2D entities
- customise CAD settings to suit a specific project
- use CAD image tools
- make layouts and print/plot
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $463 total cost of course for domestic students |
|---|---|
| Course related costs | Allow approximately $200 for printing |
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Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
Academic Requirements - for school leavers:
- at least 10 literacy credits at Level 1,
- at least 10 numeracy credits at Level 1, AND
- at least 28 credits at Level 2 or above.
If you do not meet the academic requirements you may be given special admission if Toi Ohomai staff are satisfied you are capable of successfully completing the requirements.
Special admission may also apply for applicants over 20 years.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
Other Considerations
Full-time and part-time Architectural Technology students will have first rights to enrolment. Students from other diploma courses will be accepted next.
Applicants currently employed or recently employed in the construction industry may also be considered.
If numbers are restricted, preference will be given to applicants with at least 48 credits in NCEA Level 2 in four subjects including credits in English and maths.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 22 Feb 2021 |
Study options
- 1 year part-time
- (2 x 2 hour classes per week + 4-8 hours self-directed study time should be allowed)
