Architectural Technology
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Program Highlights

  • Specialize in Building Design or Construction by choosing a preferred path in third year.

What you'll learn

  • Residential design and Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) design and construction, green building fundamentals and sustainability concepts.
  • How buildings work by learning the science of their design, function, materials, construction techniques and building services.
  • AutoCAD, Revit, plan reading and 3D visualization skills needed to create drawings, contracts and specifications for today’s modern structures.
  • Explore building and construction materials, interior and exterior finishes, building services and mechanical systems.
  • Design in steel, timber, masonry and concrete.
  • Construction surveying skills, estimating, building code applications and regulations.

Program Length

3 academic years (periods of 8 months), plus co-op

International Tuition and Fees

 Semester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee$8,095.00$8,095.00
Co-op Fees$240.17$256.18
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Per Semester$8,785.17$8,726.18
Total 1st Year Fees$17,511.35

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 11 Physics and 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.

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 department research.
  • Explore applications for new technology including AR/VR, drones and laser scanning.
  • Create capstone projects involving industry experts.
  • Gain valuable experience during co-op work terms.

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

Architectural Technology - Design

Co-op Format

September to December January to AprilMay to August
Semester 1Semester 1 or 2Semester 2 or Vacation
Semester 3Work Term 1Semester 4
Work Term 2Semester 5Work Term 3
Semester 6  

Learn more about Architectural Technology

Work Term Capabilities

(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

Work Term 1 and 2

Drafting

  • Detailing and preparation of residential design drawings including working drawings.
  • AutoCAD/Revit for drawing preparation.

Building Construction

  • The student has studied the properties of major construction materials such as concrete, steel and wood.
  • Residential construction materials and techniques have been studied. This includes the most common construction practices from the footings to the roof.

Contracts and Economics

  • The student has completed a basic estimating course including quantity take-offs, unit costs and overall quantities and costs.
  • The student is familiar with contractual relationships in the building industry including fundamentals of contracts and types of contracts.

Building Services

  • The student has studied mechanical and electrical systems related to residential construction including heat loss calculations, plumbing system design and drawing, and the drawing of electrical services.

Structural Design

  • The student has studied the fundamentals of statics and applied them to basic design of columns and beams and simple structural systems.

Work Term 3

The student has completed studies related to light commercial construction in the subject areas of Building Construction, Drafting and Design, Building Services, Contracts and Economics, Building Code, and Structural Design.

After the fifth academic semester, the student has completed courses related to architectural design, production of details and drawings, building services, building exterior and interior finishes, contracts and specifications. The studies relate to the construction process from award of contract to completion of the contract and occupancy of the building.

Co-op Rate 
Range: $14.00 - $22.50Average: $17.00

For further information, please contact:

Trent Jarvis, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2171
Email: Trent Jarvis

Architectural Technology - Construction

Co-op Format 

Sept-DecJan-AprMay-Aug
Semester 1Semester 1 or 2Semester 2 or Vacation
Semester 3Work Term 1Semester 4
Work Term 2Semester 5Work Term 3
Semester 6  

Work Term Capabilities

(Which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

Work Term 1 and 2

Drafting

  • Detailing and preparation of residential design drawings including working drawings.
  • AutoCAD/Revit for drawing preparation.

Building Construction

  • The student has studied the properties of major construction materials such as concrete, steel and wood.
  • Residential construction materials and techniques have been studied. This includes the most common construction practices from the footings to the roof.

Contracts and Economics

  • The student has completed a basic estimating course including quantity take-offs, unit costs and overall quantities and costs.
  • The student is familiar with contractual relationships in the building industry including fundamentals of contracts and types of contracts.

Building Services

  • The student has studied mechanical and electrical systems related to residential construction including heat loss calculations, plumbing system design and drawing, and the drawing of electrical services.

Structural Design

  • The student has studied the fundamentals of statics and applied them to basic design of columns and beams and simple structural systems.

Work Term 3

The student has completed studies related to light commercial construction in the subject areas of Building Construction, Drafting and Design, Building Services, Contracts and Economics, Building Code, and Structural Design.

After the fifth academic semester, the student has completed courses related to Construction Computer Applications, Construction Management, Construction Financial Management, Labour Relations, Sustainable Construction and Facilities Management. The studies relate to the construction process from award of contract to completion of the contract and occupancy of the building.

Co-op Rate 
Range: $14.00 - $22.50Average: $17.00

Opportunities

 

Mohawk Pathways 

Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: 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 Technology program:

Graduates from the Architectural Technology program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, and Ontario College Graduate Certificate programs: 

 

  • Earn a degree:
    • Athabasca University - Bachelor of Science, Architecture
    • Davenport University - Bachelor of Business Administration, General Business
    • Robert Gordon University - BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology
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
MATHMS271Mathematics4.0056.00
MATLEA102Construction Materials 14.0056.00
PHYSEA201Applied Mechanics4.0056.00
TRANEA105Transportation Technology3.0042.00
Semester 3
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDGAR173History Of Architecture3.0042.00
BLDGAR345Residential Construction3.0042.00
BLDGAR363Ontario Building Code 12.0028.00
BLDGAR435Residential Services3.0042.00
BLDGEA301Structural Design 14.0056.00
LAWSAR375Contracts & Economics 13.0042.00
TDRWAR362Residential Design & CAD4.0056.00
Semester 4
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDG10143Building Science2.0028.00
BLDGAR445Light Commercial Construction3.0042.00
BLDGAR535Light Commercial Building Services3.0042.00
BLDGEA401Structural Design 24.0056.00
LAWSAR475Contracts & Economics 24.0056.00
OPELXXXXXGeneral Education Elective 13.0042.00
TDRWAR462Commercial Design & CAD4.0056.00
Semester 5
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDGAR463Ontario Building Code 22.0028.00
OPELXXXXZGeneral Education Elective 23.0042.00
Options Group(1): Select 5
BLDG10724Commercial Construction - Design4.0056.00
BLDG10725Commercial Building Systems - Design4.0056.00
BLDGAR525Structural Design 34.0056.00
BLDGAR562Architectural Design4.0056.00
BLDGAR700Architectural Computer Visualization3.0042.00
BLDGEA501Structural Design 34.0056.00
BLDGEA521Sustainable Design and Building Practices4.0056.00
BLDGEA545Commercial Construction (Construction)3.0042.00
CADMEA531Construction Computer Applications4.0056.00
MGMTEA541Construction Management 14.0056.00
Semester 6
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDGEA645Interior Construction & Finishes3.0042.00
Options Group(1): Select 5
ACCT10119Construction Accounting3.0042.00
BLDG10060Sustainable Construction Techniques3.0042.00
BLDG10061Facility Management2.0028.00
BLDG10727Architectural Project and Presentation1.0014.00
BLDGAR625Structural Design 43.0042.00
BLDGEA635Commercial Building Systems4.0056.00
LABREA643Construction Human And Labour Relations3.0042.00
MGMT10162Architectural Project Management4.0056.00
MGMTEA641Construction Management 24.0056.00
TDRW10042Contract Document Production3.0042.00
Semester XX
Options (For co-op program):
WORKAR991Work Experience 135.00
WORKAR992Work Experience 235.00
WORKAR993Work Experience 335.00

Additional Information

Affiliations

  • Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO), the Canadian Institute of Quality Surveyors (CIQS) and the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).

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

  • Specialize in Building Design or Construction by choosing a preferred path in third year.

What you'll learn

  • Residential design and Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) design and construction, green building fundamentals and sustainability concepts.
  • How buildings work by learning the science of their design, function, materials, construction techniques and building services.
  • AutoCAD, Revit, plan reading and 3D visualization skills needed to create drawings, contracts and specifications for today’s modern structures.
  • Explore building and construction materials, interior and exterior finishes, building services and mechanical systems.
  • Design in steel, timber, masonry and concrete.
  • Construction surveying skills, estimating, building code applications and regulations.

Program Length

3 academic years (periods of 8 months), plus co-op

International Tuition and Fees

 Semester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee$8,095.00$8,095.00
Co-op Fees$240.17$256.18
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total International Per Semester$8,785.17$8,726.18
Total 1st Year Fees$17,511.35

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 11 Physics and 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.

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 department research.
  • Explore applications for new technology including AR/VR, drones and laser scanning.
  • Create capstone projects involving industry experts.
  • Gain valuable experience during co-op work terms.

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

Architectural Technology - Design

Co-op Format

September to December January to AprilMay to August
Semester 1Semester 1 or 2Semester 2 or Vacation
Semester 3Work Term 1Semester 4
Work Term 2Semester 5Work Term 3
Semester 6  

Learn more about Architectural Technology

Work Term Capabilities

(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

Work Term 1 and 2

Drafting

  • Detailing and preparation of residential design drawings including working drawings.
  • AutoCAD/Revit for drawing preparation.

Building Construction

  • The student has studied the properties of major construction materials such as concrete, steel and wood.
  • Residential construction materials and techniques have been studied. This includes the most common construction practices from the footings to the roof.

Contracts and Economics

  • The student has completed a basic estimating course including quantity take-offs, unit costs and overall quantities and costs.
  • The student is familiar with contractual relationships in the building industry including fundamentals of contracts and types of contracts.

Building Services

  • The student has studied mechanical and electrical systems related to residential construction including heat loss calculations, plumbing system design and drawing, and the drawing of electrical services.

Structural Design

  • The student has studied the fundamentals of statics and applied them to basic design of columns and beams and simple structural systems.

Work Term 3

The student has completed studies related to light commercial construction in the subject areas of Building Construction, Drafting and Design, Building Services, Contracts and Economics, Building Code, and Structural Design.

After the fifth academic semester, the student has completed courses related to architectural design, production of details and drawings, building services, building exterior and interior finishes, contracts and specifications. The studies relate to the construction process from award of contract to completion of the contract and occupancy of the building.

Co-op Rate 
Range: $14.00 - $22.50Average: $17.00

For further information, please contact:

Trent Jarvis, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2171
Email: Trent Jarvis

Architectural Technology - Construction

Co-op Format 

Sept-DecJan-AprMay-Aug
Semester 1Semester 1 or 2Semester 2 or Vacation
Semester 3Work Term 1Semester 4
Work Term 2Semester 5Work Term 3
Semester 6  

Work Term Capabilities

(Which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

Work Term 1 and 2

Drafting

  • Detailing and preparation of residential design drawings including working drawings.
  • AutoCAD/Revit for drawing preparation.

Building Construction

  • The student has studied the properties of major construction materials such as concrete, steel and wood.
  • Residential construction materials and techniques have been studied. This includes the most common construction practices from the footings to the roof.

Contracts and Economics

  • The student has completed a basic estimating course including quantity take-offs, unit costs and overall quantities and costs.
  • The student is familiar with contractual relationships in the building industry including fundamentals of contracts and types of contracts.

Building Services

  • The student has studied mechanical and electrical systems related to residential construction including heat loss calculations, plumbing system design and drawing, and the drawing of electrical services.

Structural Design

  • The student has studied the fundamentals of statics and applied them to basic design of columns and beams and simple structural systems.

Work Term 3

The student has completed studies related to light commercial construction in the subject areas of Building Construction, Drafting and Design, Building Services, Contracts and Economics, Building Code, and Structural Design.

After the fifth academic semester, the student has completed courses related to Construction Computer Applications, Construction Management, Construction Financial Management, Labour Relations, Sustainable Construction and Facilities Management. The studies relate to the construction process from award of contract to completion of the contract and occupancy of the building.

Co-op Rate 
Range: $14.00 - $22.50Average: $17.00

Opportunities

 

Mohawk Pathways 

Mohawk offers a diverse range of programs to further your studies**: 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 Technology program:

Graduates from the Architectural Technology program are eligible to enroll into the following Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, and Ontario College Graduate Certificate programs: 

 

  • Earn a degree:
    • Athabasca University - Bachelor of Science, Architecture
    • Davenport University - Bachelor of Business Administration, General Business
    • Robert Gordon University - BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology
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
MATHMS271Mathematics4.0056.00
MATLEA102Construction Materials 14.0056.00
PHYSEA201Applied Mechanics4.0056.00
TRANEA105Transportation Technology3.0042.00
Semester 3
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDGAR173History Of Architecture3.0042.00
BLDGAR345Residential Construction3.0042.00
BLDGAR363Ontario Building Code 12.0028.00
BLDGAR435Residential Services3.0042.00
BLDGEA301Structural Design 14.0056.00
LAWSAR375Contracts & Economics 13.0042.00
TDRWAR362Residential Design & CAD4.0056.00
Semester 4
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDG10143Building Science2.0028.00
BLDGAR445Light Commercial Construction3.0042.00
BLDGAR535Light Commercial Building Services3.0042.00
BLDGEA401Structural Design 24.0056.00
LAWSAR475Contracts & Economics 24.0056.00
OPELXXXXXGeneral Education Elective 13.0042.00
TDRWAR462Commercial Design & CAD4.0056.00
Semester 5
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDGAR463Ontario Building Code 22.0028.00
OPELXXXXZGeneral Education Elective 23.0042.00
Options Group(1): Select 5
BLDG10724Commercial Construction - Design4.0056.00
BLDG10725Commercial Building Systems - Design4.0056.00
BLDGAR525Structural Design 34.0056.00
BLDGAR562Architectural Design4.0056.00
BLDGAR700Architectural Computer Visualization3.0042.00
BLDGEA501Structural Design 34.0056.00
BLDGEA521Sustainable Design and Building Practices4.0056.00
BLDGEA545Commercial Construction (Construction)3.0042.00
CADMEA531Construction Computer Applications4.0056.00
MGMTEA541Construction Management 14.0056.00
Semester 6
Course #Course TitleHrs/WeekTotal Hours
BLDGEA645Interior Construction & Finishes3.0042.00
Options Group(1): Select 5
ACCT10119Construction Accounting3.0042.00
BLDG10060Sustainable Construction Techniques3.0042.00
BLDG10061Facility Management2.0028.00
BLDG10727Architectural Project and Presentation1.0014.00
BLDGAR625Structural Design 43.0042.00
BLDGEA635Commercial Building Systems4.0056.00
LABREA643Construction Human And Labour Relations3.0042.00
MGMT10162Architectural Project Management4.0056.00
MGMTEA641Construction Management 24.0056.00
TDRW10042Contract Document Production3.0042.00
Semester XX
Options (For co-op program):
WORKAR991Work Experience 135.00
WORKAR992Work Experience 235.00
WORKAR993Work Experience 335.00

Additional Information

Affiliations

  • Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO), the Canadian Institute of Quality Surveyors (CIQS) and the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).

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.