Building and construction, Hangahanga me te hanga whare
Building and construction is the study of how to build and maintain buildings and structures, and all their attachments and fittings.
It gives you an understanding of how to construct, plan, develop and manage buildings, and how to interpret building plans, calculate costs, and organise and complete construction and maintenance tasks.
You might learn about
- building plans, regulations and codes
- preparing tenders and supporting contract bids
- making sure work and materials meet standards
- repairing and maintaining brick structures
- deciding what materials and quantities you need
- marking where pipes and fixtures will go
Your focus could beTō tino arotahi,
These courses develop your ability to assist architects and engineers to plan and design stuctures and buildings, use construction technology, and construct and inspect buildings.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability to assist architects and engineers to manage building construction projects.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability to assess if buildings have been constructed properly and with the right materials, and that they comply with plans, specifications and regulations.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability to estimate the quantity of materials and the total costs of building and construction projects.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability to lay and join bricks, stones and building blocks, repair masonry, industrial ovens, furnaces and kilns, cut and shape stone blocks and inscribe masonry.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability in carpentry and joinery skills like aluminium joinery, door and window joinery, stairs and joinery machining.
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These courses develop your ability to use tiles, timber or other cladding materials to clad interior and exterior surfaces.
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These courses develop your ability to use roof tiles, shingles and other materials to cover and waterproof a structure.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability to install, maintain and repair flat and decorative glass.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability to apply paint, varnish, paper, vinyl and fabrics to decorate and protect surfaces, and to design and paint signs.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability to install, maintain and repair plumbing, water and gas supply systems, gas appliances, water and gas meters, effluent disposal systems and drains.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability to put up and take down scaffolding and rigging and use the relevant equipment.
Study and training options, Ngā kōwhiringa ako me te whakangungu
These courses develop your ability in building and construction studies not listed anywhere else.