Architectural Technology

Program objectives
This program trains individuals to work as architectural technologists in architectural firms, engineering firms, construction businesses or government agencies. These individuals carry out architectural projects, either on their own or as part of a team, and within the limits of the Architects Act, the Engineers Act, the Public Buildings Safety Act and the Professional Code.

As such, architectural technologists can produce drawings and promotional material, design construction details, write specifications, estimate the cost of construction work, coordinate construction work, determine a building’s condition, verify that a building complies with existing laws and standards as well as the Construction Code, and help to preserve architectural heritage. The frequency and importance of these tasks vary depending on their employer and the type of the work they do.

As part of their job, architectural technologists must search for information, ensure uniformity of project documents, regularly communicate with their partners and make decisions.

This program combines two training requirements: versatility and specialization. Versatility stems from the acquisition of general skills that enable architectural technologists to independently carry out the tasks they have been entrusted with. These skills also allows them to easily adapt to new and different work environments.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.