ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN (ONLINE)

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program Code: 3606 Start Date: Fall, Winter, Summer

School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Delivery Mode: Online

Science
Location: Online
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
Email: sdre@centennialcollege.ca
Program Type: Post-secondary program
Telephone: 416-289-5000, ext. 58256
Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
Technology Requirements: Yes

PROGRAM AVAILABILITY

Date Domestic Availability International Availability

September 2024 Available Available

January 2025 Available Available

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Please Note: Architectural Technician is also offered in person.

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.

COURSES
Semester 1

Course Code Course Title

ARCH-101 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 1

ARCH-102 Architectural CAD 1

COMM-170/171 College Communication 2

ENVR-101 Environment 1

GNED General Education Elective

MATH-111 Mathematics for Architecture 1

MATM-101 Materials and Methods 1

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title

ARAP-124 Applied Physics

ARCH-121 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 2

ENVR-123 Environment 2

GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social

Action

MATH-112 Mathematics for Architecture 2

MATM-122 Materials and Methods 2

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title

ACHS-204 Construction Health & Safety

ARBC-205 Builders and Contractors

ARCH-201 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 3

ARCH-206 History of Architecture

ENVR-203 Environment 3

MATM-202 Materials and Methods 3

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title

ARBS-222 Building Services 1

ARCH-221 Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 4

ARGR-224 Architectural Graphics

ARST-305 Structures

ENVR-223 Environment 4

GNED General Education Elective

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 designer

Interior design draftsperson

Architectural draftsperson

Draftsperson

Municipal plans examiner

Building inspector

Building materials sales representative

Education Pathways
Successful graduates of teh Architectural Technician diploma program have the opportunity to apply their learning
achieved at Centennial 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 pathway has specific, minimum grade requirements in order to qualify for transferring
credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Partner Institution Degree Program

Algoma University 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

Athabasca University Bachelor of Science Post Diploma – Architecture Major

Bachelor of Science Post Diploma with Major

Bachelor of Science Post Diploma no Major

Lakehead University Honours or Bachelor degree in Multiple majors

Laurentian University Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors

Lawrence Technological University Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

Nipissing University Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors

Ontario Tech University Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Bridge)

Seneca College Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Wilfrid Laurier University Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors

York University Honours Bachelor degree in Any major

Honours Bachelor of Science

Honours Bachelor of Computer Science

Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (3 or 4 year)

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 ONCAT.

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 2023.

Student Tuition (2 Semesters) Ancillary Fees Total

Canadian $2,721.00 $430.34 $3,151.34

International $17,206.00 $1,089.34 $18,295.34

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
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

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.