Architectural Technician

How To Apply

Centennial College's Architectural Technician program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the building industry. For example, as an employee of an architectural firm, you may assist with preparing design and construction drawings and carry out contract administration tasks during the construction phase. You may also work in drafting, design or sales for a building material manufacturer or supplier.

This diploma program will place a strong emphasis on energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies, and protecting the environment. You'll learn to use state-of-the-art computer technology as well as prepare designs and construction drawings for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. Knowledge of building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes and zoning by-laws will round out your training.

Program Overview

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Career Options and Education Pathways

Companies Offering Jobs

Romanov Romanov Architects Inc., Hunt Design Associates Inc., Lapointe Architects, Cassidy & Company Architectural Technologists

Program Highlights

A project-based curriculum that focuses on a different building type each semester, and a strong foundation in technical skills and knowledge prepare you for the job market.
A strong emphasis on energy-efficient design and other sustainable design strategies responds to a growing demand in the building industry.
Program faculty members hold advanced degrees, licenses or credentials in architecture, architectural technology, building science, engineering and green building.
Many program faculty members are current industry practitioners.
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply for the full three-year Architectural Technology program. However, qualified graduates of this two-year Architectural Technician program may apply to transfer into the third year to complete the Architectural Technology program.

Career Outlook

Architectural CAD Operator
Architectural draftsperson
Draftsperson
Municipal plans examiner
Building inspector
Building materials sales representative

Education Pathways

Graduates of this Architectural Technician diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements to be met in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree Program
Algoma University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in multiple majors
	Bachelor of Computer Science in multiple majors
Algonquin College	Honours Bachelor of Building Science
Algonquin College	Honours Bachelor of Applied Science - Building Conservation
Athabasca University	Bachelor of Science post diploma – Architecture major
	Bachelor of Science with major post diploma
	Bachelor of Science with no major post diploma
Lakehead University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in multiple majors
Laurentian University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Lawrence Technological University	Bachelor of Architecture
Lawrence Technological University	Master of Architecture
Nipissing University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
Ontario Tech University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Ontario Tech University	Honours Bachelor of Commerce (bridge)
Seneca Polytechnic	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
York University	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major
	Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science
	Honours Bachelor of Computer Science
	Honours Bachelor of Public Administration

Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.

Educational Partners

Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on education partners.

Professional Associations

Graduates may apply for:

Membership in the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO)
Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professional credential

Accreditation

Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/architectural-technician for a full listing of our current accreditations.

Areas of Employment

You are prepared to work with:

Architects
Architectural technology firms
Engineers
Builders
Contractors
Developers
Construction material manufacturers and suppliers
Municipal building departments

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

Additional Requirements

English language proficiency

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.

If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

International Students

Apply directly to Centennial College here.

2. Submit Documents

Domestic Applicants

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.

Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

International Applicants

Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

Tuition and Fees

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$2,721.00	$1,167.34	$3,888.34
International	$17,722.00	$1,655.52	$19,377.52

Technology Requirements

This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which means students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.

Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 416-289-5000 ext. 3850, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.

Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.

Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:

Minimum Recommended Specifications:

Ideal Specs:
- I7 8th gen or newer
- 16 GB Ram
- 512 GB SSD
- Dedicated Graphics Card
Minimum Requirements:
- I5 7th gen or newer
- 8 GB Ram
- 256 GB SSD
- Integrated Graphics

Note: Students choosing the minimum requirements will still need to dedicate time in one of the College's onsite computer labs in order to complete certain course work.

Minimum Internet Requirement:

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.

ClassAPPs 2.0

Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

1. Communicate with clients, contractors, other building professionals, and approval authorities.

2. Assist in the preparation, reading, and interpretation of drawings, and other graphical representations used in building projects.

3. Read and assist in the preparation of specifications and other project documents used in design and construction.

4. Assist in the preparation of estimates of time, costs, and quantity.

5. Assist in solving technical problems related to building projects through the application of principles of building science and mathematics.

6. Collaborate with members of the building team.

7. Assist in the development of architectural designs.

8. Review and assist in the preparation of site planning documents.

9. Comply with the legal and ethical requirements of an architectural technician in the practice of building design and construction.

10. Assist in the assessment of buildings related to repurposing and renovation projects.

11. Ensure personal safety in the workplace.

12. Identify sustainable design and building practices.

13. Use current and emerging technology to support building projects.

14. Assist in the administration of the construction phase of building projects.

Advising

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