Architectural Technology

Students who successfully complete the first two years of the three-year Architectural Technology program at Centennial College have the opportunity to apply to graduate from the two-year Architectural Technician program.

The Architectural Technology program prepares students for different careers in the construction industry, working with architects, engineers, builders, contractors and municipal building departments. The education uses state-of-the-art computer technology to prepare designs, construction drawings and specifications needed to communicate with clients, construction professionals and approval authorities.

Different student activities include preparing drawings for residential, industrial, commercial and institutional building types. Students in this program are introduced to building materials, construction methods, structural design, mechanical and electrical services, building codes, contracts, specifications, and the business environment for providing design and construction services.

The program places a strong emphasis on protecting the environment, energy conservation and sustainable design and construction strategies.

There is also a fast-track version as well as a co-op option of this program.

Qualifications for admission:

Centennial College expects students who are applying for admission to certificate or diploma programs to present at minimum: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to program.

Academic Requirements for the Architectural Technology program:
- compulsory English 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent
- math 11M or U, or 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent

Application:

Thank you for your interest in Centennial College -Ontario's first community college.

In order to get admission into Centennial College, you will first have to fill out and submit an application. The fastest way to apply is online by visiting the website at
http://db2.centennialcollege.ca/forms/internationalform.html
Before you start filling out the online application, the college would also advise you to log on to the link provided below to obtain firsthand knowledge on the application process.
http://www.centennialcollege.ca/international/RegularVisaStudent

Centennial College does not charge an application fee, it is free.

You can then submit your educational transcripts to our International Education Centre by mail, fax or scan copies by e-mail. The college would require your high school transcripts and also your college or university transcripts. Please note that the transcripts you send us must be attested. Once these documents are received, they will be reviewed and an admission decision will be made.

For information on programs offered by the college, please log on to http://db2.centennialcollege.ca/ft/FMPro?-db=FTCourses.FP5&-lay=info&-format=search.htm&-view and you can search for programs under Program name.

You would also be able to find detailed information on program admission requirements, program outlines, credit earned, etc.

Program graduates are eligible to join the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO) and the Ontario Association for Applied Architectural Sciences (OAAAS).

Graduates from the Architectural Technology program find creative and professionally rewarding careers working with architects, architectural technology firms, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, construction material manufacturers and suppliers and municipal building departments. Employers of previous graduates include Cassidy & Company, Architectural Technologists, Hunt Design Associates Inc, SNC Lavalin Nexacor and Viljoen Architect Inc.

Semester 1 Courses:
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 1
Environment 1
Materials and Methods 1
Mathematics for Architecture 1
Microcomputer Applications for Technology A
College Communication 2 / (ESL)
ELECT Elective 3 hrs

Semester 2 Courses:
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 2
Applied Physics
Environment 2
Materials and Methods 2
Mathematics for Architecture 2
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action

Semester 3 Courses:
Construction Health & Safety
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 3
Builders and Contractors
Environment 3
Materials and Methods 3
History of Western Architecture

Semester 4 Courses:
Building Services 1
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 4
Architectural Graphics
Structures
Environment 4
Elective

Semester 5 Courses:
Building Services 2
Business Writing
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 5
Program Elective-Community Design I
Advanced Presentation Techniques
Project Management
Environment 5

Semester 6 Courses:
Building Within the Municipality
Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project 6
Contracts, Law and Professional Practice & Ethics
Program Elective - Community Design II
Specification Writing & Contracts
Environment 6

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Graduates of this program may qualify for advanced educational programs leading to professional careers through the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Syllabus.

Centennial College programs are approximately 12000 Canadian per year. This includes health insurance.

Centennial College welcomes international students to the unique benefits of post-secondary education in Canada.

Centennial College is located in Toronto's culturally diverse communities of Scarborough and East York.

Centennial College is Ontario’s first Applied Arts and Technology institute established in 1966 serving over 12,000 students with more than 90 Internationally Recognized Programs in Business; Hospitality, Tourism and Culture; Communications, Media and Design; Community and Health Studies, Transportation; Health Sciences and Engineering and Applied Arts.

Centennial College has a long international tradition. It has been reaching out to international students for most of its 40-year history.

As a publicly-funded college, the college meets set standards by the Ontario Government, Ministry of Education and Training.
The diplomas, degrees and certificates grant by Centennial College are recognized internationally.

Diplomas, Architecture