Diploma in Architectural Technician
Introduction
Architectural Technician is a Diploma program taught at Algonquin College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 Years) options.
The Architectural Technician Ontario College Diploma program at Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence teaches skills and techniques for careers in the architecture and construction fields. Students study topics including Working Drawings, Methods and Materials of Construction, Codes and Standards, AutoCAD, Revit, Visual Communications, Building Design, and Environmental Systems. The program starts with residential construction and progresses to commercial construction, with design and technical resolution through building and material detailing.
Algonquin College describes the learning approach as applied and theoretical study with a project-based, integrated studies approach. Students may also complete a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term. The program notes that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility, and admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement. Students can earn between $7,000-$10,000 per work term.
Modules
- Construction Methods and Materials 1
- Working Drawings 1
- Architectural CAD 1: Intro to Drafting
- Visual Communication 1
- Mathematics for Architecture
- Professional Communication Essentials
- General Education Elective
- Construction Methods and Materials 2
- Codes and Standards
- Working Drawings 2
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Architectural Technician at Algonquin College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Algonquin College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Algonquin College as pre-requiste for admission in Architectural Technician.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.algonquincollege.com/acce/program/architectural-technician/
More Information
- in architectural offices
- with contractors in multiple sectors
- in engineering offices
- as a building materials sales representative
- with municipal offices, provincial and federal agencies dealing with construction
- in construction, maintenance, and planning
- with real estate and facilities management companies
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.