Become an integral part of a building design team
Architectural Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op program
Develop your architectural design career. Gain hands-on experience in AutoCAD, Revit, project visualization technologies and building code compliance.
Program information
Program description
Students in this program prepare for work with architects, engineers, project managers, and building officials as integral parts of teams that develop, present, execute, and review building projects.
The program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of current competitive architectural and construction environments that challenge professionals in the field. The curriculum includes traditional and emerging construction technologies and materials, current codes and standards, sustainability and environmental subjects, and essential business and entrepreneurial strategies.
Various aspects of architectural design are present throughout the curriculum, starting from design fundamentals and ending in the third year with a two-semester architecture capstone project evaluated by a large industry panel.
Learning is supported by courses dedicated to industry-standard computer applications, such as Autodesk® AutoCAD® and Revit®, presented not only in printed drawings but also in renderings and interactive simulations using Chaos® Enscape®.
The program also introduces students to leading-edge technologies related to Building Information Modeling (BIM), such as virtual reality immersion, 3D building scanning, and 3D printing.
If this doesn’t sound quite right for you, why not take a look at the Architectural Technician program? It’s a two-year option that gets you into the workforce faster and still provides substantial co-op opportunities.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | Barrie |
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Architectural Technology program?
Architectural Technology 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 in architectural technology?
Your Architectural Technology diploma gives you many career opportunities
Graduates may find work in the private sector as technologists in architectural design firms and construction engineering offices or construction sites. They may also find employment as estimators, purchasers, quantity surveyors, architectural/structural modelers, drafters, or detailers using the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology. In the public sector, they may find employment in many government agencies as building inspectors, plans examiners, chief building officials, zoning examiners, and building code advisors.
Pathways
Build on your diploma and earn an advanced diploma
The Architectural Technician program shares a common first four semesters with the Architectural Technology program.
Graduates of the two-year program may choose to continue into the third year of this program at Georgian and earn a three-year advanced diploma.
Turn your Architectural Technology diploma into a degree!
Upon graduating from Georgian’s Architectural Technology 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.
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 Technology diploma program?
Course overview
41 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 Technology 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.
Check out our other related programs
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Mechanical Engineering Technology
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- Email Costan Boiangiu
- 249.388.1409
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