Two architectural technicians in reflective yellow work coats and construction hard hats holding a blueprint and pointing to a structure

Start your career as an architectural or civil draftsperson

Architectural Technician Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program

Be ready to help architects, engineers and project managers with your skills in AutoCAD, architectural design, and building code.

Program code ARTC
Duration 2 Years
Credential Ontario College Diploma, Co-op
Program Delivery Full-time
Program delivery method(s) In person What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

Students in this program prepare to assist architects, engineers, and other professionals connected to building projects. While developing skills in architectural design and gaining an understanding of the Ontario Building Code and construction technology, students take courses in computer-aided drafting and modeling and learn about sustainability and environmental subjects. This program is compatible with the first four semesters of the Architectural Technology program, and graduates may choose to continue into the third year of that program.

If this doesn’t sound quite right for you, why not look into the Architectural Technology program? It’s a three-year option that includes two co-op terms and specialized courses like Construction Materials, Site Planning, Contract Management, Project Costing and more.

Intake information

Start dateCampus
Fall 2025 Barrie

Tuition and fees

Work-integrated learning

What are the admission requirements for the Architectural Technician program?

Architectural Technician admission requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Pathways

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Additional information

Having an automotive driver’s licence prior to applying to co-op work term positions, which usually occur during semester two, is strongly recommended. Many employers require a full G licence to drive a company vehicle from worksite to worksite and will prefer applicants who have it.

A personal laptop is strongly recommended (Windows operating system is required if purchased) in order to support a wider job search, facilitate more co-op employment opportunities, and assist on-campus learning and in-class activities (as needed). Online access, trial versions, or educational licenses are available for most required software.

What career paths can I take as an architectural technician?

Your Architectural Technician diploma gives you many career opportunities

Graduates may find work in the private sector as architectural and civil draftspersons, working in teams to prepare designs or working drawings. They may also find careers as sales representatives and technicians in building product manufacturing firms and as building officials in government departments. They may also find employment in construction site offices and interior design firms.

Pathways

Continue your studies with a three-year advanced diploma

The Architectural Technician program is common with the first four semesters of the Architectural Technology program.

Graduates may choose to continue into the third year of that program at Georgian and earn a three-year advanced diploma.

Turn your Architectural Technician diploma into a degree!

Upon graduating from Georgian’s Architectural Technician diploma program, consider furthering your studies.

Georgian has several articulation agreements with a number of university programs offering many desirable options for our graduates.

Accreditation

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada)

This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada), formerly Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE),

This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada, and recognizes Georgian’s commitment to quality in co-op education.

CEWIL Canada Accredited Program

Experiential learning opportunities

Architecture virtual reality

In this video, professor Costan Boiangiu designs a two-storey, two-bedroom house.

By using virtual reality, he can better understand the 3-D space. Watch how he does it!

What courses are included in the Architectural Technician diploma program?

Course overview

27 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
2 Co-op Work Terms

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Architectural Technician program outline.

  • ARCH 1000 – Architectural Design – Fundamentals
  • ARCH 1005 – Architectural Drafting 1
  • ARCH 1007 – Drawing for Architecture
  • CONS 1005 – Construction Technology – Structures
  • CONS 3010 – Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations
  • MATH 1046 – Extended Math for Construction
  • SURV 1002 – Surveying
  • Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.

Your course delivery method(s)

In person

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.

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