Architectural Technology (Advanced Diploma, Co-op and Non Co-op Version)

About this programme

Build your career potential with an in-depth understanding of building and construction. The three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program teaches you the skills necessary to support building projects throughout the design and development process in the architecture and construction fields. You begin the program with a focus on residential construction and progress to studying commercial construction of large buildings. Develop skills related to all facets of building construction, including design and technical resolution with the integration of building and material detailing. You also develop comprehensive skills in AutoCAD, Revit and other leading tools used to execute the design and technical development of building projects. In the final year, you participate in an authentic team-based project that brings together all facets of design, building construction and structural and mechanical layout design for a commercial building assembly. Your professors are industry professionals who provide you with a learning experience from the construction industry and the architectural profession, enabling you to be successful in your academic and professional ventures. As a student in this program, you study a variety of practical topics, using both applied and theoretical learning, and a project-based, integrated studies approach. Topics include: Working Drawings Methods and Materials of Construction Building Codes and Standards Visual Communications Building Design Environmental Systems 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.