Architectural Technology
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code3105
- Credential TypeOntario College Advanced Diploma
- SchoolSchool of Applied Sciences
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length3 years/ 6 semesters
- Delivery ModeHybrid
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailsdre@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- Technology Requirements
- PGWP AlignedNo
- CIP Code04.0901
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- Co-op Option
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Technology Requirements
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
The Architectural Technology Program provides students with advanced skills and knowledge associated with the design and construction of buildings. Fifth and sixth semester courses provide additional expertise and specialization beyond the fundamental skills acquired by architectural technicians, Students will use computer aided drafting and sketching techniques to prepare design and contract documents for residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional building types. Special emphasis will be placed on the environmental and sustainable building characteristics. Qualified students will gain practical experience through co-operative education placements. Graduates of the program will find employment with architects, other design professionals, contractors, developers, municipalities, and building product manufacturers and suppliers.
Centennial College's Architectural Technology program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the building industry. Among the various options will be working in an architectural firm where you'll apply your technical knowledge and skills to create building designs, analyze building code requirements, prepare construction drawings and carry out contract administration tasks during the construction phase. Alternatively, where permitted by legislation, you may directly offer building design and drawing services to clients on small building projects.
This diploma program will emphasize energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies as well as protecting the environment. Using state-of-the-art computer technology, you'll learn to prepare designs and construction drawings for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. You'll also become familiar with building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes and zoning by-laws, contracts, specifications, and the business environment for providing design and construction services.
Program Overview
The Architectural Technology Program provides students with advanced skills and knowledge associated with the design and construction of buildings. Fifth and sixth semester courses provide additional expertise and specialization beyond the fundamental skills acquired by architectural technicians, Students will use computer aided drafting and sketching techniques to prepare design and contract documents for residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional building types. Special emphasis will be placed on the environmental and sustainable building characteristics. Qualified students will gain practical experience through co-operative education placements. Graduates of the program will find employment with architects, other design professionals, contractors, developers, municipalities, and building product manufacturers and suppliers.
Centennial College's Architectural Technology program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the building industry. Among the various options will be working in an architectural firm where you'll apply your technical knowledge and skills to create building designs, analyze building code requirements, prepare construction drawings and carry out contract administration tasks during the construction phase. Alternatively, where permitted by legislation, you may directly offer building design and drawing services to clients on small building projects.
This diploma program will emphasize energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies as well as protecting the environment. Using state-of-the-art computer technology, you'll learn to prepare designs and construction drawings for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. You'll also become familiar with building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes and zoning by-laws, contracts, specifications, and the business environment for providing design and construction services.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Companies Offering Jobs
Cassidy and Company, Architectural Technologists; Hunt Design Associates Inc.; Romanov Romanov Architects Inc.; LaPointe Architects
Program Highlights
- The Architectural Technology program's project-based curriculum, which focuses on a different building type each semester, and a strong foundation in technical knowledge, ensures you are industry-ready.
- There is a strong emphasis on energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies, and protecting the environment.
- Program faculty members include many current industry practitioners who have advanced degrees, licenses and credentials in architecture and related fields.
- All students are strongly encouraged to complete the full, three-year, Architectural Technology program. However, students who successfully complete the first two years of this program may apply to graduate from the two-year Architectural Technician program.
Career Outlook
- Architectural technologist
- Architectural CAD operator
- Architectural drafter
- Design/builder
- Building inspector
- Municipal plans examiner
- Specifications writer
- Building material sales representative
Education Pathways
Graduates of this advanced diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial College for credits toward further study at the degree level.
Listed below are institutions offering credits for this program. Please note that each receiving institution has minimum admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the institution.
| Institution | Degree |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Bachelor of Science - various majors |
| Algonquin College | Honours Bachelor of Applied Science (Building Conservation) |
| Honours Bachelor of Building Science | |
| Athabasca University | Bachelor of Science Post Diploma - with or without major |
| Bachelor of Science Post Diploma in Architecture | |
| Boston Architectural College | Master of Architecture |
| British Columbia Institute of Technology | Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management |
| Conestoga College | Bachelor of Applied Technology in Architecture - Project and Facility Management |
| George Brown College | Honours Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management |
| Humber Polytechnic | Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Management Studies |
| Lakehead University | Honours Degree in Multiple majors |
| Lawrence Technological University | Bachelor of Science in Architecture |
| Master of Architecture | |
| McMaster University | Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Bridge) |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies | |
| Facilitating Adult Learning with Technology (undergraduate diploma) | |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| University of New Brunswick | Bachelor of Applied Management |
| University of Ottawa | Honours Bachelor of Commerce for non-business related program |
| University of Waterloo | Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Geography and Environmental Management |
| Bachelor of Climate and Environmental Change | |
| Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environment, Resources and Sustainability | |
| York University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
Visit our search page for more information on pathways and transfer credits.
You can use this Education Pathways Checklist as a guide to help with your education journey.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Professional Associations
You can apply to obtain:
- Ontario Association of Applied Architectural Sciences (OAAAS) membership, which can lead to Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) membership
- Membership in the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO)
- Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) professional credential
Accreditation
Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/architectural-technology for a full listing of our current accreditations.
Areas of Employment
You will be 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)
Additional Requirements
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test for Admission
- 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
- English language proficiency
Co-op Option
The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete three co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.
To participate in this co-op option, you will need to complete an application process in the second semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled.
Co-op Requirements
- Minimum of 80% of courses completed from semester one and two combined
- Completion of COMM-160/161 by the end of semester 2 with a C grade (60%) or higher
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
- Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 2
Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.
Co-Op Model Route
| Intake | Semester |
|---|---|
| Fall | Semester 1 |
| Winter | Semester 2 |
| Summer | Break |
| Fall | Semester 3 |
| Winter | Co-op work term 3 |
| Summer | Co-op work term 3 |
| Fall | Semester 6 |
| Winter | Semester 1 |
| Summer | Semester 2 |
| Fall | Semester 3 |
| Winter | Co-op work term 1 |
| Summer | Semester 4 |
| Fall | Co-op work term 2 |
| Summer | Co-op work term 3 |
| Fall | Semester 6 |
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. 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 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.
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.
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 2025.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,365.33 | $4,086.33 |
| International | $18,254.00 | $1,863.28 | $20,117.28 |
Technology Requirements
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 437-568-4799, 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
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.
- Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project stakeholders, and authorities having jurisdiction to support project delivery.
- Prepare, analyze, and revise drawings and other graphical representations to support the design and completion of building projects.
- Obtain, analyze, and prepare project documentation and specifications used for site planning, building design, and project execution.
- Prepare time, costs, and quantity estimates to contribute to a scheduling and tendering process.
- Propose technical solutions supported by principles of building science during the design and construction phases of building projects.
- Consult and collaborate with members of professional disciplines, such as structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems to confirm technical information.
- Collaborate in the development of building designs, for new and existing buildings, by analyzing project requirements.
- Comply with the legal, professional, and regulatory requirements, as well as established standards and current building codes, in the practice of building design and construction.
- Implement sustainable and resilient design principles and practices to manage impacts related to building projects.
- Implement and use current and emerging technologies to manage documents and information to support the construction and design of building projects.
- Assist in the administration of the construction phase of building projects by applying principles of project management.
- Develop strategies for professional development to enhance performance and maintain currency within the industry.
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