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Diploma of Architectural Technician
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma in building documentation and construction technology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in Architectural Technician
- Using design principles
- Built-environment systems
- Materials and project planning
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Architectural Technician
- Construction Manager
- Estimator
- BIM Operator
- Technical Consultant
- Detailer
- Sales Associate
- Facility Manager
- Public and Private Sectors
- Architectural and Engineering Consulting
- Construction Companies
- Manufacturing or Building Materials Sectors
- Residential and Industrial
- Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Design and Construction
Curriculum
- Two academic years (four semesters)
- A 16-month fast track is offered. Subjects: building fundamentals and site planning
- Documentation and detailing in CAD and BIM
- Sustainable building systems
- Materials science
- Structures in steel
- Concrete
- Masonry and wood
- Surveying
- Estimating
- Construction management and the Ontario Building Code.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per the country list) or mature student status
- Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Math or science. English proficiency test or placement assessment required.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (international credential per country list), Or mature student status, Most programmes also need Grade 12 English (C or U) and some need Grade 11/12 Mathematics, Or Centennial's English/Math placement assessments, Programme-specific
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16
- PTE Academic Writing 23)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 51
- Duolingo Cambridge 167
- Institutional test Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Funds
- Study Permit Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,167 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Progress Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Applied Sciences |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Centennial offers entrance scholarships of up to 5,000 CAD for eligible first-time international students commencing September 2026 or January 2027. Award values depend on programme length and eligibility |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $19,167 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 67 (Reading 16, PTE Academic Writing 23), Cambridge PTE Academic 51, Duolingo Cambridge 167, Institutional test Duolingo 105.