Architectural Technology (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)

Build your career potential with an in-depth understanding of building and construction.

  • Increased skill-set with third year of in-depth studies of commercial construction and the use of 3D modelling software, allows for more job opportunities and higher pay than Technician
  • The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) offers access to an integrated learning and applied research environment and an industry hub to train, inspire and collaborate
  • Strong ties with the Ottawa Construction Industry - Ottawa has $30B of active construction projects currently

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Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma (3 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Construction and Skilled Trades

School

Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence

Campus

Ottawa

Work Integrated Learning

Architectural Technology is the third year of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma program that prepares you for a career in the architectural profession and the construction industry. The program gives you the credentials, the knowledge and the skills necessary to further define your career. Graduates of the two-year Architectural Technician Ontario College Diploma program may consider taking the third year, Architectural Technology program to build on their previous studies.

In the Architectural Technology program, you focus on commercial construction and large buildings. You participate in a team project that brings together all facets of building construction including:...(read more)

Overview

Build your career potential with an in-depth understanding of building and construction.

Architectural Technology is the third year of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma program that prepares you for a career in the architectural profession and the construction industry. The program gives you the credentials, the knowledge and the skills necessary to further define your career. Graduates of the two-year Architectural Technician Ontario College Diploma program may consider taking the third year, Architectural Technology program to build on their previous studies.

In the Architectural Technology program, you focus on commercial construction and large buildings. You participate in a team project that brings together all facets of building construction including:

  • design and technical resolution with the integration of building and material detailing
  • structural and mechanical layout design for a commercial building assembly

Revit Architecture is used to execute the design and technical resolution for the project.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

Graduates of this program may find work with:

  • architects` offices
  • contractors in multiple sectors
  • engineering offices
  • building materials sales representatives
  • municipal offices such as the City of Ottawa
  • federal and provincial agencies dealing with construction
  • drafting service offices using AutoCAD and Revit
  • real estate and facilities management companies
  • companies that provide construction, maintenance, and planning services

Graduates may also consider applying for advanced standing in several Algonquin College programs such as the Bachelor of Building Science Degree program, the Green Architecture Ontario College Graduate Certificate program or the Building Information Modeling - Lifecycle Management (BIM-LM) Ontario College Graduate Certificate program.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

  • Are detail-oriented, organized and committed to achieving excellence in their work.
  • Are creative and enjoy solving technical problems.
  • Thrive in a dynamic and technically-driven environment.
  • Think visually and creatively.
  • Work well in a team environment.

Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

Graduates may find employment with architects, engineers and contractors, and in municipal, provincial and federal agencies dealing with construction, real estate and facilities management.

Pathways

Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project stakeholders, and authorities having jurisdiction to support project delivery.
  2. Prepare, analyze, and revise drawings and other graphical representations to support the design and completion of building projects.
  3. Obtain, analyze, and prepare project documentation and specifications used for site planning, building design, and project execution.
  4. Prepare time, costs, and quantity estimates to contribute to a scheduling and tendering process.
  5. Propose technical solutions supported by principles of building science during the design and construction phases of building projects.
  6. Consult and collaborate with members of professional disciplines, such as structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems to confirm technical information.
  7. Collaborate in the development of building designs, for new and existing buildings, by analyzing project requirements.
  8. Comply with the legal, professional, and regulatory requirements, as well as established standards and current building codes, in the practice of building design and construction.
  9. Implement sustainable and resilient design principles and practices to manage impacts related to building projects.
  10. Implement and use current and emerging technologies to manage documents and information to support the construction and design of building projects.
  11. Contribute and collaborate in the administration of the construction phase of building projects by applying principles of project management.
  12. Develop strategies for professional development to enhance performance and maintain currency within the industry.
  13. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Tuition & Fees

Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.

2024/2025 Academic Year

Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.

Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.

Fees are subject to change.

Additional program related expenses include:

  • Books and supplies cost approximately $1,200 in the first year and $450 in each of the second and third years and can be purchased from the campus store.
  • For more information visit www.algonquincollege.com/coursematerials.
  • Students may be required to purchase CSA-approved safety footwear and safety glasses to participate in site visit activities.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

Program Eligibility

  • Students must successfully complete Levels 01 to 04 of the Architectural Technician program with a minimum GPA of 2.30 and must pass ARC8404C (Working Drawing IV), ARC8424 (Methods and Materials IV), ENG8491 (Structure I) and CAD8415 (Revit II) each with a minimum grade of C+. Students cannot fail ARC8404C more than once prior to registering to Level 05 of the Architectural Technology program. Students will be placed on the current program of study associated with Level 05 of the program.

The number of seats in the Technology program is limited. Should the number of students exceed the number of seats, selection will is based on academic performance in the program.

Application Information

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO-OP AND NON CO-OP VERSION)
Program Code 0018X03FWO

The two first years of the three-year Architectural Technology program is the Architectural Technician program. Students must initially apply to 0188X Architectural Technician or 0188W Architectural Technician (weekend offering). Upon completion of the Architectural Technician program, students who want to continue on to Levels 05 and 06 of the Architectural Technology program may apply directly with the Coordinator.

Note: Levels 05 and 06 of the Architectural Technology program are not offered on weekends.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

Additional Information

Program Resources

CO-OP INFORMATION:
Co-operative education (Co-op) allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through paid work terms. Students must complete the first co-op program as part of the Architectural Technician Program in order to qualify to enter the second co-op program as part of the Architectural Technology Program.

Students must actively conduct a guided, self-directed job search and are responsible for securing approved program-related paid co-op employment. Students compete for co-op positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. Algonquin College`s Co-op Department provides assistance in developing co-op job opportunities and guides the overall process, but does not guarantee that a student will obtain employment in a co-op work term. Co-op students may be required to relocate to take part in the co-op employment opportunities available in their industry and must cover all associated expenses; e.g., travel, work permits, visa applications, accommodation and all other incurred expenses.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during a term when students are not taking courses. For more information on your program`s co-op level(s), visit the courses tab on your program`s webpage.

International students enrolled in a co-op program are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to have a valid Co-op/Internship Work Permit prior to commencing their work term. Without this document International students are not legally eligible to engage in work in Canada that is part of an academic program. The Co-op/Internship Work Permit does not authorize international students to work outside the requirements of their academic program.

For more information on co-op programs, the co-op work/study schedule, as well as general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.

Architectural Technology graduates are eligible to apply to the following Ontario College Graduate Certificate programs: Green Architecture, Building Information Modelling - Lifecycle Management (BIM-LM).

Graduates may also be eligible for Advanced Standing in the Bachelor of Building Science degree program.

Degree Pathways allow graduates to use their college education towards the completion of a degree in partnership with a university. View current articulation agreements at: www.algonquincollege.com/degree-pathways/list/.

Contact

Marjan Ghannad

Program Coordinator

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