Architectural Technology (Co-op)
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Program Overview
Architectural Technology is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma program. Students will learn the principles of building design, contemporary building methods, and structural and environmental engineering. Graduates of this program will bring their knowledge and experience through a co-op program to their career as an architectural technologist.
Program Details
Program Code
ATY1
Credential:
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Duration
3 years
Canadian Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2026 January
London
Open
2026 September
London
Open
2027 January
London
Open
2025 September
London
Closed
International Students
Start Dates
Locations
Availability
Full Time Offerings
2026 January
London
Open
2026 September
London
Open
2027 January
London
Open
2025 September
London
Closed
Your Learning Experience
Combining creativity with the hands-on world of construction, the Architectural Technology program will introduce you to the dynamic, exciting and always in-demand world of building design.
The award winning Architectural Technology program will educate students in all aspects of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry. The Architectural Technology program prioritizes project-based learning in a studio environment, offering students knowledge of Architectural Design, Technical Documentation, Engineered Building Systems, Planning, Building Regulations, Building Science and Project Delivery. Students will engage in the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) of small and large buildings of various types and use a variety of software such as Revit and AutoCAD to complete those documents.
The program focuses on immersive studio simulations, leading edge technologies, sector relevant curriculum with a focus on project-based learning, and prepares graduates for the current construction industry. Scenario-based industry simulation studios classes use the latest technologies and practices to prepare the student to participate in the full scope of construction projects. Students engage in the virtual design and construction (VDC) of small and large buildings of various building type while additionally exploring structural, mechanical and electrical system integrations. The Architectural Technology program consists of six academic terms and three paid work terms over a 3 year period.
Co-op Opportunities & Career Information
Co-op Opportunities
The Architectural Technology program offers a cooperative education component providing students the opportunity to gain first-hand workplace experience within professional firms, industrial and commercial corporations or government agencies. Co-op students are qualified for such positions as junior architectural assistant, junior architectural, structural draftsperson, junior CAD technologist, junior BIM technologists, Junior BIM manager, junior field supervisor, junior project coordinators, junior plans examiner/inspector and junior technical representative.
Career Information
Some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Architectural Technology program:
Drafting Team Lead - Manage the daily drafting operation, drawing schedule and coordinate drawings with corporate drafting standards.
Designer/Draftsperson - Designing new buildings or renovation projects, site visits for measurements.
New Home Construction Coordinator - Put your skills to work in a fast-paced industry by coordinating residential construction projects, including managing databases and marketing information on new builds.
Site Supervisors and Project Managers - Manage the daily construction site operations and coordinate trades and completion schedules.
Program Progression
ATY1-A (FALL Intake)
| Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Level 1 | Academic Level 2 | Co-op |
| Academic Level 3 | Academic Level 4 | Co-op |
| Co-op | Academic Level 5 | Academic Level 6 |
ATY1-B (FALL Intake)
| Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Level 1 | Academic Level 2 | Academic Level 3 |
| Co-op | Academic Level 4 | Academic Level 5 |
| Co-op | Co-op | Academic Level 6 |
ATY1-C (WINTER Intake)
| Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Level 1 | Academic Level 2 | |
| Academic Level 3 | Co-op | Co-op |
| Academic Level 4 | Academic Level 5 | Co-op |
| Academic Level 6 |
This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for co-operative education programs in Canada, and recognizes Fanshawe's commitment to excellence.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
- Communicate and collaborate with the project team, project stakeholders, and authorities having jurisdiction to support project delivery.
- 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.
- Implement and use current and emerging technologies to manage documents and information to support the construction and design of 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.
Academic School
Program Coordinator:
Berle Conrad
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with the following courses:
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Math (C or U) - MCT4C preferred*
* A minimum grade of 60% is required for Grade 12 Foundations for College Math (MAP4C). This math course may not provide adequate academic preparation for this program and therefore applicants with this course will be required to take additional preparatory Math as part of their program of study.
Students who do not meet the admission requirements are recommended for academic upgrading. A conditional offer may be possible with proof of enrolment. Alternatively, applicants may choose to do the one-year Pre-Technology preparatory program that provides all the admission requirements for this program.
International Admission Equivalencies
Admission equivalencies for Fanshawe depends on your country of study. Please enter your location to see the requirements for your country below.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
- A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
- A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
- Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Recommended Academic Preparation
Recommended Academic Preparation
- Grade 11 Functions and Applications (M)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Construction Engineering Technology (C)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Physics (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)
- Secondary School (U) level courses will prepare applicant for program instruction
- Word Processing and Computer Application Skills
- It is recommended that students in the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program take a Technical or Apprenticeship Mathematics course within the ACE program.
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing
- Credit for any course in the program will be given to students who can demonstrate that they have the required skills to meet the objectives of the course.
Applicant Selection Criteria
Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario
- Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full)
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements
- Admission to the Fanshawe College Pre-Technology program does not guarantee admission in a subsequent year to the Architectural Technology program. Successful completion of the Fanshawe College Pre-Technology program, however, does enable the student to be given additional consideration when applying to the Architectural Technology program. The Pre-Technology program is the preferred designated preparatory program for admission to the Architectural Technology program.
Post-Admission Requirements
Post-Admission Requirements
Courses
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| ARCH-1001 | Architectural Design 1 | 3 | ||
This course is an introduction to the elements and principles of design as they relate to Small Buildings. The basic design elements and principles of architectural language, scale, function, circulation, spatial relationships and activities will be studied through stand-alone and project assignments. | ||||
| BIMM-1003 | Architectural Software 1 | 4 | ||
This course will develop student's knowledge of Building Integrated Modelling (BIM) techniques and using BIM software. Students will perform and develop architectural BIM models. Using BIM software, the students will develop architectural BIM models for various building construction types. | ||||
| WRIT-1039 | Reason & Writing 1-Technology | 3 | ||
This course will introduce technology students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. | ||||
| DRAF-1059 | Architectural Fundamentals 1 | 3 | ||
In this course, students will develop the skills necessary to read and produce architectural working drawings. Exercises and small projects will be produced using industry standards of practice. Blueprint exercises will be completed to practice reading/interpreting industry standards and construction methods. | ||||
| MATS-1002 | Materials & Methods 1 | 3 | ||
This introductory course allows students to gain technical knowledge of common building materials and methods used in the architectural, engineering and construction industry. Students will identify; list; assess and qualify common building materials used for building construction used for various types of construction projects. | ||||
| MATH-1222 | Statics | 2 | ||
In this course, the student will study forces, types of force systems, vectors, resultants, components, equilibrants, simple structures, method of joints, force diagrams, moments, equilibrium, beam and truss reactions, concentrated loads, and distributed loads. | ||||
| ARCH-1006 | History of Architecture | 3 | ||
This course is a study of architectural development beginning with ancient and classical architecture, continuing with medieval and renaissance architecture, and concluding with post renaissance, international and modern architecture. Significant developments in style, technology, and techniques of construction will also be studied. | ||||
| MATH-1036 | Mathematics in Technology 1 | 3 | ||
Students explore the following topics: scientific notation, estimation, basic algebra, trigonometry and radian measure applications solutions of right triangles and carry out mathematical applications in Architectural, Civil and Construction Technology. | ||||
Tuition Summary
London
[1] Total program costs are approximate and subject to change. They do not include additional fees such as the health and dental plan, bus pass, or general expenses. Learn more about ancillary and additional fees.