About
Dedication to student success is Algonquin College’s guiding principle and is demonstrated through the quality of its programs, staff, the continual expansion of its facilities, and by forging strategic partnerships. Every action since the College was established has been to ensure students have access to the education and skills training demanded by the marketplace to launch a rewarding career.
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology was established in 1967 and was named after the First Nations people who lived in the area. Algonquin was formed from the merger of the Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology, established 1957, and the Ontario Vocational Centre, established 1965. The College celebrates 51 years as a leader in post secondary education, and has undergone significant growth since its establishment and continues to grow today.
With 200 programs of study and 20,000 full time students, Algonquin College is one of Canada’s largest colleges. The college is located in Ottawa, Canada’s vibrant, metropolitan and multicultural capital city. The College proudly nurtures a friendly, student-oriented atmosphere. Students come to Algonquin College from around the world to study English, take second and third year courses within their area of specialization, and to pursue customized skills upgrading and training programs. International students experience the Canadian approach to an applied education by studying, working and collaborating with Algonquin College students and faculty in learning, teaching and research.
Why Algonquin College - Ottawa
- Campus: Algonquin is one of Canada’s largest colleges yet is still small enough to nurture a friendly, student-oriented community atmosphere. Algonquin College Heritage Institute’s campus is located in the historic Town of Perth.
- Facilities: The International Education Centre is there to help students succeed academically while enjoying life at a welcoming, multicultural school located one hour from Ottawa, Canada. The Algonquin College – Perth campus has recently completed major expansion projects and the school offers state-of-the-art facilities.
- Location: Perth is only minutes away from provincial and municipal parks and the Tay River for summer and winter activities. Perth has plenty of festivals to choose from all year round, is full of cultural and historical amenities through its architecture, boutique shopping and museums and has been dubbed the prettiest town in Ontario.
- Mission: Algonquin College’s mission is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. The College aims to be a global leader in personalized, digitally connected, experiential learning. Algonquin’s core values include: caring, learning, integrity, and respect.
College Diploma - Architectural Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
Build your architectural career within the construction industry.
• Strong ties with the Ottawa Construction Industry – Ottawa has $30B of active construction projects currently
• Study in a state of the art facility with some of the best / newest equipment – including our newest CADLab CA204a
• The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence at Algonquin College (ACCE) offers access to an integrated learning and applied research environment. ACCE provides an industry hub to train, inspire and collaborate with construction industry partners
Overview
Build your architectural career within the construction industry.
The two-year Architectural Technician Ontario College Diploma program teaches you the skills and techniques to enter a career in the architecture and construction fields.
Your professors are industry professionals who provide you with a learning experience from the construction industry and the architectural profession, enabling you to be successful in your academic and professional ventures.
Begin the program with a focus on residential construction, and progress to studying commercial construction. Develop skills related to all facets of building construction, including design and technical resolution with the integration of building and material detailing.
As a student in this program, you have the opportunity to study a variety of practical topics, using both applied and theoretical learning, and a project-based, integrated studies approach. Courses include:
• Working Drawings
• Methods and Materials of • Construction
• Codes and Standards
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Visual Communications
• Design
• Environmental Systems
Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.
On completion of this two-year program, you have the opportunity to further your education at Algonquin College by:
• completing the Architectural Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma program as a third-year option
• applying to the Green Architecture Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
• applying to the Building Information Modeling – Lifecycle Management (BIM-LM) Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
• applying for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Building Science Degree program.
Graduates often work:
• in architects` offices
• with contractors in multiple sectors
• in engineering offices
• as a building materials sales representative
• with municipal offices such as the City of Ottawa
• with federal and provincial agencies dealing with construction
• in a drafting service office using AutoCAD and Revit
• in construction, maintenance, and planning
• with real estate and facilities management companies
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
• Are detail-oriented, organized and committed to achieving excellence in their work.
• Are creative and enjoy solving technical problems.
• Thrive in a dynamic and technically-driven environment.
• Think visually and creatively.
College Diploma - Building Information Modeling - Lifecycle Management Canadian Context
One of Canada`s first programs to specialize in the Building Information Modeling (BIM) sector.
• Learn from BIM industry professionals and apply skills to real-world scenarios
• A final BIM project provides experiential learning opportunities, prepares you for the demands of the profession and allows you to network with industry professionals
• Program provides skills in leading edge construction technologies
Overview
One of Canada`s first programs to specialize in the Building Information Modeling (BIM) sector.
The two-year Building Information Modeling – Lifecycle Management Canadian Context (BIM-LM CC), Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is designed for international students who are new to the Canadian workforce. The BIM-LM CC program is an effective way to increase your career options in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner/Operator (AECOO) industry. Expand your professional skills through the application of BIM technologies, data management and processes to improve productivity and make an impact in your industry.
Buildings and infrastructure projects are becoming increasingly more complex, requiring more sophisticated tools and processes. BIM uses intelligent 3D digital representations integrated with databases to enable interdisciplinary collaboration and information management for the design, construction and operation of buildings and infrastructure. By leveraging the tools and processes of BIM, project stakeholders can design, visualize, simulate, coordinate, and manage assets creating a more efficient and sustainable project lifecycle.
Learn from BIM professionals and apply skills to real-world scenarios. This program develops your knowledge and technical skills in BIM lifecycle practices to support productivity improvements in design, construction and facilities management. You develop BIM execution plans, enhance collaboration skills, hone technical abilities and apply BIM authoring and data capture tools and technologies. In the fourth semester an applied BIM project provides experiential learning opportunities and prepares you for the demands of the BIM profession.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
• Have an interest in the social and technical aspects of the built environment.
• Work well as a team member or in a leadership role.
• Are comfort working with multiple computer software applications.
• Can apply principles to problem-solve and find unique solutions.
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