Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op) Centennial College

Overview

The Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op) at Centennial College provides an accelerated pathway for university graduates to earn an advanced diploma in just four semesters. This engineering-focused programme bridges the gap between creative design and the technical realities of modern construction and building science.

Students engage with sophisticated computer-aided design tools to produce comprehensive construction drawings, specifications, and reports. The curriculum covers essential industry components, including structural design, mechanical services, and the legal frameworks governing the Canadian building environment.

Why Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op) at Centennial College?

The programme is delivered by a faculty of licensed industry practitioners with advanced credentials in architecture and green building. Students benefit from a project-based curriculum that focuses on a different building type each semester, ensuring a diverse and practical portfolio upon graduation.

A significant advantage is the optional co-op component, which allows students to complete two work terms. This provides direct exposure to the professional field, enabling students to build a network of industry contacts while applying their classroom knowledge to real-world architectural projects.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 18254 per year
• National fee: CAD 2721 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Construction Health & Safety
• Builders and Contractors
• Design and Computer Aided Drafting Project
• Environment
• Materials and Methods
• Building Services
• Architectural Graphics
• Structures
• Project Management

Careers with Architectural Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op)

• Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within the AEC industry, including positions as architectural technologists, CAD operators, and building inspectors. The technical skills acquired also support careers in municipal plans examination, specification writing, and building material sales.
• Employment opportunities are found within architectural firms, engineering consultancies, and construction companies. Notable organisations that have recruited graduates from this programme include Cassidy & Company, Hunt Design Associates Inc., and LaPointe Architects.