A collaborative approach for diplomas in building and construction

This report documents the development and creation of shared online resources that support the delivery of three Level 6 Building and Construction National Diplomas.

The outcomes of this project point to the importance of high-quality teaching and learning practice that is built upon collective knowledge and shared resources.

This resource may be of use to an organisations looking to collaborate on programme delivery or course materials.

Download the report:

Harmonisation in building and construction qualifications: Developing a business case for meaningful collaboration (PDF, 2Mb)

Background:

A project, completed in 2012, to explore the development of a shared base of online teaching courseware to align with the revised standards for three national diplomas in the domain of building and construction.

A collaboration of The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, Unitec, Wellington Institute of Technology, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and NorthTec.

Research report prepared by Peter Butcher, Alison Holleyoak and Robbie Sutherland.

Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa National Project Fund (NPF)