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

Program Availability and Schedule

Availability

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Schedule

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Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma (3 Years)

Program Delivery

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Program Code

0018X03FWO

Area of Interest

Construction and Skilled Trades

School

Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence

Campus

Ottawa

Work Integrated Learning

Applied Research Co-op Field Projects

Eligible for Post-Graduation
Work Permit?

No

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, including the Bachelor of Building Science Degree program.

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.
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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.

2026/2027 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 $1200 in the first year and $500 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.

College Eligibility

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent;
  • Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing, for which a fee will be charged.

Program Eligibility

  • English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
  • Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) or Grade 11 (MCF3M or equivalent).
  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
  • IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 80, with a minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4; Listening 4; Speaking 4; Writing 4; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.

Application Information

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Program Code 0018X03FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application
process information: https://algonquincollege.my.site.com/myac360/s

For further information on the admissions process, please visit:
Admissions - Registrar's Office https://algonquincollege.com/ro/admissions

Additional Information

Program Resources

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) RequirementsArchived Program Information Academic CalendarVirtual TourProgram Overview PDF

WORK PLACEMENT
In Level 06, students complete a 40-hour work placement within an architecture and/or construction related organization. This placement is arranged through the academic department.

CO-OP INFORMATION
All applicants apply directly to the non-co-op version of this program through OntarioColleges.ca or the International Application Portal. Eligible students may choose to apply to the co-op option two academic terms before their first co-op work term, subject to availability and academic standing.

Co-operative education (Co-op) provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience through paid, program-related work terms. Two academic terms before their first co-op work term, students must actively participate in and complete a self-directed co-op preparation course, including required readiness activities and workshops.

Students are responsible for conducting a guided, self-directed job search and securing approved, paid co-op employment related to their program of study. Co-op students compete for positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. While Algonquin College's Co-op Career Centre supports students by developing co-op opportunities and providing guidance throughout the process, employment is not guaranteed.

Co-op work opportunities may require students to relocate. All costs associated with participation-including travel, accommodation, work permits, visa applications, and other related expenses-are the responsibility of the student.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during academic terms when students are not enrolled in classes. For details about the number and timing of co-op work terms in your program, please refer to the Courses tab on your program's webpage.

International students are responsible for ensuring they meet all co-op work permit requirements before participating in a co-op work term. Additional information is available at: www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts

For more information about co-op programs, expectations, and general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, visit: www.algonquincollege.com/coop-career-centre

PATHWAYS
Architectural Technology graduates are eligible to apply to the following Ontario College Graduate Certificate program: Sustainable Architectural Design. 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

ghannam@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 5807

Room CA536

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