Ontario College Diploma in Architectural Technician (T132)

This two-year Architectural Technician diploma program will prepare you to work alongside architects, designers, contractors and builders. As an architectural technician, you’ll be part of designing and developing buildings that define our living and working environments, using sustainable building practices and constructability techniques. In our two-year Architectural Technician diploma program, you’ll learn in state-of-the-art architectural studios with the most up-to-date equipment and software. We’ll equip you with a thorough knowledge of architectural drawing and technical design skills, as well as an understanding of sustainable building design and construction materials. Throughout the program, we emphasize teamwork in a project-based learning environment. Courses cover 2D and 3D computer-aided drafting, design, rendering and modelling, design and development drawings, construction drawings and architectural presentation. You’ll also learn and apply the concepts of building science, building systems, building codes and construction law.

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
• grade 12 English (C or U)
• grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)

** Mature student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.