Architectural Technician

• Code: T132
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Method of Study: Full-time
• Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
• Centre: Construction & Engineering Technologies
• School: Architectural Studies
• Location: Casa Loma Campus
• Starting Months: January, September
• Domestic Tuition: $4,247.00 *
• Spring 2023 Delivery: Semester 2: Hybrid
• Fall 2023 Delivery:  Semester 1: On Campus; Semester 3: Hybrid

OVERVIEW

Program Overview

This two-year Architectural Technician program will prepare you to work alongside architects, designers, contractors and builders. As an architectural technician, you can participate in the design and development of the buildings that define our living and working environments using sustainable building practices and constructability techniques.

FULL DESCRIPTION

Learning in state-of-the-art architectural studios with the most up-to-date equipment and software, you will develop a thorough knowledge of architectural drawing and technical design skills, as well as an understanding of sustainable building design and construction materials grounded in current green principles.

Courses cover 2D and 3D computer-aided drafting, design, rendering and modelling, design and development drawings, construction drawings and architectural presentation. You will also learn and apply the concepts of building science, building systems, building codes and construction law. Teamwork in a project-based learning environment is emphasized.

Note: If you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete Semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into Semester 3 in the fall.

Admission Requirements

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.

Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.

Courses

SEMESTER 1

• ARCH 1005 Architectural Technology & Studio 1
• ARCH 1048 Structural Systems 1
• ARCH 1050 Visual Communications 1
• ARCH 1060 Design Fundamentals
• CADE 1012 CAD Drawing 1
• COMM 1007 College English**
• MATH 1139 Mathematics for Arch/IDT 1

SEMESTER 2

• ARCH 1006 Architectural Technology & Studio 2
• ARCH 1013 Building Code & Regulations 1
• ARCH 1070 Materials, Methods & Components 1
• CADE 1014 CAD Drawing 2
• GHUM 1106 History of Architecture
• GSCI 1022 Building Science and Environment
• MATH 1149 Mathematics for Arch/IDT 2

SEMESTER 3

• ARCH 1058 Structural Systems 2
• ARCH 2004 Architectural Technology & Studio 3
• ARCH 2006 Practice Management 1
• ARCH 2007 Building Code & Regulations 2
• ARCH 1109 Building Systems ? Mechanical and Electrical
• ARCH 1164 Fundamentals of Building Science
• CADE 2001 Digital Practices for Architecture 1
• GNED General Education Elective

SEMESTER 4

• ARCH 2005 Architectural Technology & Studio 4
• ARCH 2008 Practice Management 2
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• ARCH 2033 Visual Communications 2
• ARCH 2034 Structural Systems 3
• ARCH 2035 Materials, Methods & Components 2
• CADE 3001 Digital Practices for Architecture 2
• COMM 1113 Professional Communications for Building Technologies
• GNED General Education Elective

**Based on the results of your placement tests, you may be required to take COMM1003 (English Skills)*** or CESL1003 (English Skills ? ESL)*** before progressing to COMM1007. COMM1003/CESL1003*** does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course.

• ***COMM1003/CESL1003 courses will be replaced by COMM1000 Introduction to College Communication starting with Winter 2022 intake.

CAREER & POSTGRADUATE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

Your Career

Graduates find employment in many areas of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, working as technical assistants in the AEC or the building industry. As an architectural technician, you participate in the teams that produce design drawings, construction drawings, digital modelling and fabrication drawings.

In addition to the architectural and construction industries, Architectural Technician graduates work as technical sales representatives and manufacturing technicians for product manufacturers and building material suppliers. Technicians may also be provided with opportunities within government building departments.

Career Options

Opportunities for Architectural Technicians vary within the AEC industry. Career options available to graduates of this program may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project Coordinator
• Technical Representative for building/equipment suppliers
• Production of computer-aided technical drawings and modelling
• Developer
• Property Manager
• Technician with builders/ developers
• Customer Service Agent with builders/developers
• Site Supervisor

Future Study Options

This program shares the first four semesters with the three-year Architectural Technology program (T109) and graduates may qualify to transfer with advanced standing into the third year of the Architectural Technology program (T109).

This program shares the first two semesters with the three-year Interior Design Technology program (T170) and graduates may qualify to transfer with advanced standing into the second year of the Interior Design Technology program (T170).

Pathways to the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program are also available from the three-year Architectural Technology program.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.