Program Overview

Architectural Technician Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program

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.

Intake Information

• Start date: Fall 2025
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the 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.

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)

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.

Additional Information

• Having an automotive driver's license prior to applying to co-op work term positions, which usually occur during semester two, is strongly recommended.
• 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).

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

• 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.

Accreditation

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

Experiential Learning Opportunities

• Architecture virtual reality

Course Overview

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

Program-Specific Courses

• Semester 1 courses:
  • 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.

Course Delivery Method

• In person

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