NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN KITCHEN DESIGN
BCITO’s New Zealand Diploma in Kitchen Design is a 2-year Level 5 qualification that gives designers the skills they need to create functional and beautiful kitchens. The first year of the course focuses on the mechanics of kitchen design, including spatial design and ergonomics, while the second year looks at aesthetic elements such as colour theory, as well as lighting design.
Students attend one 5-day block course per year. The rest of each year consists of on-job training, during which students complete written assignments and workplace assessments with support from their employer and a dedicated BCITO Training Advisor.
Block courses are tutored by experienced, award-winning NKBA designers.
Course Details
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Course Length |
2 years |
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Block Courses |
2 x 5-day courses (1 per year) |
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Assignments |
4 (2 per year). Each assignment takes around 40-80 hours to complete, depending on the student's level of industry experience and employer support. |
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Who can take the course? |
Designers who are currently employed in the kitchen industry and have at least 6-12 months experience designing kitchens using CAD software. |
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Ready to enrol? |
Contact NKBA and we will connect you with a local BCITO Training Advisor who will visit you to talk about your options and start the enrolment process. |
2024 Course Dates
Courses are subject to minimum numbers.
*2025 course dates are TBC*
Year 1 (OJT1)
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Auckland |
11-15 March |
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Wellington |
22-26 July |
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Auckland |
12-16 August |
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Christchurch |
23-27 September |
Year 2 (OJT2)
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Auckland |
11-15 March |
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Auckland |
17-21 June |
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Christchurch |
23-27 September |
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Auckland |
4-8 November |
2024 Course Fees
Fee payments can be made in regular instalments by direct debit. Some scholarships are also available.
Course fees are GST inclusive.
Some students may be eligible for Fees Free study. Call 0800 4 BCITO or visit https://www.feesfree.govt.nz/ to find out more.
*OFFER EXTENDED* BCITO Fees Support
Save $1,595 on your course fees with BCITO's Fees Support! New learners who sign a BCITO Training Agreement that starts between 1 March 2024 and 31 December 2024 will not need to pay the first-year sign up fee.
Visit BCITO’s Fees Support page for full terms and conditions.
Year 1 (OJT1)
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Sign-up fee |
$1,595 |
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Course fee |
$1,389 |
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Total
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$2,984 $1,389 |
Year 2 (OJT2)
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Annual fee |
$875 |
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Course fee |
$1,389 |
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Total |
$2,264 |