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.

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

Successful graduates of this Architectural Technician 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.