LD 101 – Introduction to Land Development Engineering
NZ$285.00 excl GST
Last updated: June 2025
LD 101 introduces the purpose, process, and people involved in land development in Aotearoa New Zealand. You’ll gain a clear understanding of what land development engineers do, why the role matters, and how your work fits into the wider consent process.
Designed for those entering local government land development roles for the first time, this course provides the essential context and knowledge to get you up to speed. It’s also valuable for private sector consultants and developers who want to understand how councils approach land development – and what’s expected from both sides.
LD 101 is completed entirely online, allowing you to learn at your own pace, in your own time. You can begin as soon as you enrol.
Description
Overview
LD 101 introduces the role of land development engineering in shaping communities and supporting sustainable growth. You’ll explore what land development is, why it matters, and how engineers contribute to planning and approving development that meets the needs of both current and future residents.
This course is designed for those entering land development engineering roles within local government. It provides essential context and clarity around your responsibilities, and helps you understand the broader system you’re working in. While LD 101 focuses on the public sector, it also offers valuable insights for consultants and developers seeking to understand local government processes.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the meaning of land development engineering
- Explain why land development engineering is important
- Describe the key elements of land development engineering:
- Understanding the land
- Consenting the development
- Developing the land
- Understand how to develop yourself as a land development engineer.
Who Should Attend
This course is the ideal starting point for everyone new to land development engineering. While the course is directed at those working for local government, there is still benefit for those in the private sector to gain an understanding of how the local government process works.
Outcomes
This course will give you a foundation of knowledge about land development engineering in the context of local government within Aotearoa New Zealand.
Recommended Prior Learning or Equivalent Experience
- None
Typical Attendees Include
- Land Development Engineers both Local Government and Private Sector
- Civil Engineers
- Consultants providing land development services
- Asset Managers
- Planners
- Graduate Engineers
Learning Material
- Text, images, video
- Formative assessment
- Activities
- Case studies
- Summative assessment
Where This Fits In
LD 101 is the gateway to more detailed courses on land development engineering.
