Architectural Technician
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Focus on building designs and detailing, estimating and construction materials, and become a vital architectural team member.

Program Highlights

  • Learn the essentials of the building and construction field in two academic years.
  • Understand how to apply green building fundamentals and sustainability concepts.

What you'll learn

  • Residential and light commercial design and construction techniques.

  • Acquire CAD, plan reading and 3D visualization skills needed to create drawings for today’s modern structures.

  • Explore building and construction materials and finishes.

  • Develop construction surveying skills, estimating, building code applications and regulations.

  • Understand how buildings work by learning the science of their materials and services.

  • Experience hands-on education consisting of labs and practical projects over four semesters.

Program Length

2 academic years (periods of 8 months)

2021 - 2022 International Tuition and Fees

 Semester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee$8,095.00 $8,095.00 
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Charges Per Semester$8,545.00 $8,470.00 
Total 1st Year Fees$17,015.00 

Admission

Domestic and International student admission requirements

  • OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
    • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
    • Grade 12 Mathematics; MAP4C ≥ 80% or MCT4C; or any U or equivalent*
    • Grade 10, 11 or 12 Design Technology recommended

Note: Applicants that do not satisfy minimum requirements will be provided an alternate offer to Pre-Technology as a pathway to desired program. Successful graduates from this program will be considered for advanced standing into original program choice.

Options are available for mature applicants.

Language Requirements for International Students:

  • See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.

Experiential Learning

How you’ll gain skills

  • Attend industry events and field trips.
  • Participate in hands-on learning in a lab environment.

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning. 

Opportunities

Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, and Ontario College Certificate programs are eligible to enroll into the Architectural Technician program: 

 

  • Earn a degree:
    • Athabasca University - Bachelor of Science, Architecture
    • Davenport University - Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
  • See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Semester 1
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
CADMCV203CAD A3.0042.00
ENVREA204Environmental Technology3.0042.00
MATHMS171Mathematics 14.0056.00
SSCIMP125Urban Planning2.0028.00
SURVEA141Surveying 14.0056.00
TDRWEA106Drafting Fundamentals & Standards3.0042.00
Options Group(1): Select 1
COMM11040Communication D4.0056.00
COMMLL041Communication3.0042.00
Semester 2
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDG10723Estimating 1 (BCS)3.0042.00
CADMCV206CAD B3.0042.00
ENVR10032Green Building and Sustainability3.0042.00
LAWSCN240Ontario Building Code4.0056.00
MATHMS248Mathematics 2 (Technician)4.0056.00
MATLEA102Construction Materials 14.0056.00
Semester 3
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDG10102Ontario Building Code 23.0042.00
BLDGAR356Residential Construction4.0056.00
BLDGAR385Residential Building Services3.0042.00
BLDGCV342Estimating 23.0042.00
CADM10053CAD C3.0042.00
MGMTCN340Construction Management A4.0056.00
OPELXXXXXGeneral Education Elective 13.0042.00
Semester 4
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDG10103Structural Detailing4.0056.00
BLDGAR485Commercial Building Services3.0042.00
BLDGAR492Architectural Project4.0056.00
MATL10116Methods and Materials 23.0042.00
MGMTCN440Construction Management B4.0056.00
OPELXXXXZGeneral Education Elective 23.0042.00

Additional Information

Technology Requirements

Software
AutoCAD is required for this program. A free download for students is available through the AutoCAD website. To be eligible for this download you must register with your Mohawk email, pass the system requirements test, and provide proof of enrollment (Photo of ONE Card, letter of acceptance, etc.). Note that you can only complete this registration process after your program start date.

Hardware
The Engineering programs recommend the "Best Specifications" as listed on the Student Tech Support Hardware Specifications page.
Note: We do not recommend using a Mac as the software required in this program has many usability issues with their operating system.

Program Highlights

  • Learn the essentials of the building and construction field in two academic years.
  • Understand how to apply green building fundamentals and sustainability concepts.

What you'll learn

  • Residential and light commercial design and construction techniques.

  • Acquire CAD, plan reading and 3D visualization skills needed to create drawings for today’s modern structures.

  • Explore building and construction materials and finishes.

  • Develop construction surveying skills, estimating, building code applications and regulations.

  • Understand how buildings work by learning the science of their materials and services.

  • Experience hands-on education consisting of labs and practical projects over four semesters.

Program Length

2 academic years (periods of 8 months)

2021 - 2022 International Tuition and Fees

 Semester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee$8,095.00 $8,095.00 
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Charges Per Semester$8,545.00 $8,470.00 
Total 1st Year Fees$17,015.00 

Admission

Domestic and International student admission requirements

  • OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
    • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
    • Grade 12 Mathematics; MAP4C ≥ 80% or MCT4C; or any U or equivalent*
    • Grade 10, 11 or 12 Design Technology recommended

Note: Applicants that do not satisfy minimum requirements will be provided an alternate offer to Pre-Technology as a pathway to desired program. Successful graduates from this program will be considered for advanced standing into original program choice.

Options are available for mature applicants.

Language Requirements for International Students:

  • See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Options are available for mature applicants.

Experiential Learning

How you’ll gain skills

  • Attend industry events and field trips.
  • Participate in hands-on learning in a lab environment.

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning. 

Opportunities

Students that graduate from any of the following Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, and Ontario College Certificate programs are eligible to enroll into the Architectural Technician program: 

 

  • Earn a degree:
    • Athabasca University - Bachelor of Science, Architecture
    • Davenport University - Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Visit Pathways and Credit Transfer for degree completion opportunities outside of Ontario.
  • See ONTransfer for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Semester 1
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
CADMCV203CAD A3.0042.00
ENVREA204Environmental Technology3.0042.00
MATHMS171Mathematics 14.0056.00
SSCIMP125Urban Planning2.0028.00
SURVEA141Surveying 14.0056.00
TDRWEA106Drafting Fundamentals & Standards3.0042.00
Options Group(1): Select 1
COMM11040Communication D4.0056.00
COMMLL041Communication3.0042.00
Semester 2
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDG10723Estimating 1 (BCS)3.0042.00
CADMCV206CAD B3.0042.00
ENVR10032Green Building and Sustainability3.0042.00
LAWSCN240Ontario Building Code4.0056.00
MATHMS248Mathematics 2 (Technician)4.0056.00
MATLEA102Construction Materials 14.0056.00
Semester 3
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDG10102Ontario Building Code 23.0042.00
BLDGAR356Residential Construction4.0056.00
BLDGAR385Residential Building Services3.0042.00
BLDGCV342Estimating 23.0042.00
CADM10053CAD C3.0042.00
MGMTCN340Construction Management A4.0056.00
OPELXXXXXGeneral Education Elective 13.0042.00
Semester 4
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDG10103Structural Detailing4.0056.00
BLDGAR485Commercial Building Services3.0042.00
BLDGAR492Architectural Project4.0056.00
MATL10116Methods and Materials 23.0042.00
MGMTCN440Construction Management B4.0056.00
OPELXXXXZGeneral Education Elective 23.0042.00

Additional Information

Technology Requirements

Software
AutoCAD is required for this program. A free download for students is available through the AutoCAD website. To be eligible for this download you must register with your Mohawk email, pass the system requirements test, and provide proof of enrollment (Photo of ONE Card, letter of acceptance, etc.). Note that you can only complete this registration process after your program start date.

Hardware
The Engineering programs recommend the "Best Specifications" as listed on the Student Tech Support Hardware Specifications page.
Note: We do not recommend using a Mac as the software required in this program has many usability issues with their operating system.