Architectural Technology

Program Overview

This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program prepares individuals to assist architects and engineers in designing and constructing buildings. Students gain practical experience through courses in drawing, specifications, and construction skills, and have opportunities for field trips and internships. Graduates may pursue careers as junior designers, draftspeople, orestimators, and can explore pathways to architecture degrees through partnerships with Lawrence Technological University and Boston Architectural College.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

An Architectural Technologist assists the architect or engineer in the assembly of drawings and documents for residential, commercial and industrial projects. The graduate is involved with building design, construction drawings, project estimating, and construction specifications. As a detailer, they help develop drawings for the assembly of a building’s structure. As a worker on site, their duties may include quality control and job site supervision. This program is designed for creative individuals with a strong interest in building design, construction and planning. An aptitude for math and strong technical skills are important along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Program Highlights:

• Proven pathways to university through Lawrence Technological University or Boston Architectural College, for graduates to obtain a degree in Architecture.
• Practical application of employable construction skills (ie.
residential framing).
• Real-world experiences with educational field trips to different cities such as Chicago, Pittsburgh and others to study the built environment and tour buildings under construction.
• Integration of Door’s Open Ontario (Windsor), Habitat for Humanity (Windsor Chapter) and industry-related conferences.
• Courses in Urban Studies and Planning.
• Further integration of BIM modelling.
• Dedicated resource room for Architectural Technology students.
• Optional Ontario Building Code certification towards a registered BCIN number.
• As one of the original programs offered at St. Clair College, with over 45 years of rich history tied to the program, we benefit from a diverse alumni group which keeps us linked to the industry's current and emerging trends.

Career Opportunities:

Typical entry-level positions include junior designer or draftsperson, junior estimator and project coordinator.

• Lawrence Technological University - Students receive credit towards an undergraduate degree and a Master’s of Architecture at LTU.
• Boston Architectural College - Students receive direct entry into a Master's of Architecture Program and are eligible for full participation in the work placement components of the curriculum at the BAC.
• ARCHIP Prague - Eligible students have an opportunity to take a 2-week Summer Workshop at ARCHIP in Prague, Czech Republic.

Other:

• The program is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma.
• The program starts in September and January.
• The program code is T020.
• The program is open for enrollment.
• The program has recommended computer specifications.
• The program has a dedicated resource room for Architectural Technology students.
• The program has a diverse alumni group which keeps us linked to the industry's current and emerging trends.
• The program has articulation agreements with Lawrence Technological University and Boston Architectural College.
• The program has a 2-week Summer Workshop opportunity at ARCHIP Prague.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for articulation agreements: Architectural Technology Department at St. Clair College.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for admission procedures: Admission Procedures.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for credit transfer and pathway agreements: Credit Transfer & Pathway Agreements.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for financial aid: Financial Aid.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for college navigation: College Navigation.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for talking to a recruiter: Talk to a Recruiter.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for incident reporting and investigation procedure: Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for sexual assault and sexual violence policy and protocol: Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy and Protocol.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for college forms: College Forms.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for counselling: Counselling.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for First Nation, Metis & Inuit Services: First Nation, Metis & Inuit Services.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for food and beverage services: Food and Beverage Services.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for health services: Health Services.
Services.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the library: Library.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for parking services: Parking Services.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for testing services: Testing Services.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for tutoring: Tutoring.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for academic dates: Academic Dates.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for administrative staff: Administrative Staff.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for Blackboard instructions: Blackboard Instructions.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the Board of Governors: Board of Governors.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for careers at St. Clair College: Careers at St. Clair College.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the College Educator Development Program: College Educator Development Program.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for corporate documents: Corporate Documents.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for employer services: Employer Services.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the intranet: Intranet.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the Research Ethics Board: Research Ethics Board.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the Retirees' Association: Retirees' Association.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for Saints Athletics: Saints Athletics.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for Saints Esports: Saints Esports.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the Staff Learning Management Portal: Staff Learning Management Portal.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the Skilled Trades Regional Training Centre: Skilled Trades Regional Training Centre.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for the MediaPlex: Downtown Campuses.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for One Riverside: Downtown Campuses.
• The program has a dedicated contact person for 333 Riverside: Downtown Campuses.

Program Physical Demands Analysis:

T020

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes:

Architectural Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (MTCU Code 60600)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Communicate with clients, contractors, other building professionals, and approval authorities.
• Prepare, read, interpret, and revise drawings, and other graphical representations used in building projects.
• Obtain, analyze, prepare, and revise specifications and other project documents used in design and construction.
• Prepare estimates of time, costs, and quantity, and participate in the tendering process.
• Solve technical problems related to building projects through the application of principles of building science and mathematics.
• Contribute to the design of architectural projects.
• Contribute to the analysis, planning, and preparation of site planning documents.
• Comply with the legal and ethical requirements of an architectural technologist in the practice of building design and construction.
• Assess buildings and their interiors, and make recommendations for their repurposing and renovation.
• Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of others in the workplace.
• Participate in sustainable design and building practices.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of building projects.
• Apply business principles to design and building practices.

Architectural Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (MTCU Code 60600) - Effective September 2025

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Prepare, analyze, and revise drawings and other graphical representations to support the design and completion of building projects.
• Obtain, analyze, and prepare project documentation and specifications used for site planning, building design, and project execution.
• Prepare time, costs, and quantity estimates to contribute to a scheduling and tendering process.
• Propose technical solutions supported by principles of building science during the design and construction phases of building projects.
• Consult and collaborate with members of professional disciplines, such as structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems to confirm technical information.
• Collaborate in the development of building designs, for new and existing buildings, by analyzing project requirements.
• Comply with the legal, professional, and regulatory requirements, as well as established standards and current building codes, in the practice of building design and construction.
• Implement sustainable and resilient design principles and practices to manage impacts related to building projects.
• Contribute and collaborate in the administration of the construction phase of building projects by applying principles of project management.
• Develop strategies for professional development to enhance performance and maintain currency within the industry.