Post-Secondary Program Architectural Technician - Programa de Arquitectura Técnica

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 the preparation of design and construction drawings, and carry out contract administration tasks during the construction phase. Or you may work in drafting, design, or sales for a building material manufacturer or supplier.

This diploma program places a strong emphasis on energy-efficient, sustainable design and construction strategies, and protecting the environment. During this program, you will learn to use state-of-the-art computer technology, as well as prepare designs and construction drawings for residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. You will also learn about building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes and zoning by-laws.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)

Start Date:Fall, Winter

Semester 1
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 1
Architectural CAD 1
College Communications 2
Environment 1
General Education Elective
Mathematics for Architecture 1
Materials and Methods 1

Semester 2
Applied Physics
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 2
Environment 2
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Mathematics for Architecture 2
Materials and Methods 2

Semester 3
Construction Health & Safety
Builders and Contractors
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 3
History of Architecture
Environment 3
Materials and Methods 3

Semester 4
Building Services 1
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 4
Architectural Graphics
Structures
Environment 4
General Education Elective

Architectural designer
Interior design draftsperson
Architectural draftsperson
Architectural illustrator
Architectural renderer
Landscape draftsperson
Mechanical draftsperson
Draftsperson
Plans examiner
Building inspector
Planning assistant