Humber College
Humber College's Architectural Technology advanced diploma program equips students with the skills to apply architectural technology to building design and construction. The curriculum includes computer-aided drawing, building methods, and project management using current software such as Revit (Building Information Modelling), AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and SketchUp. Students learn about construction technologies involving materials like wood frame, steel, masonry, precast concrete, mass timber, and hybrid systems. The program also covers building code, specifications, estimating, construction contract administration, and structural and environmental systems. Emphasis is placed on sustainable architecture, passive house design, and net-zero design and construction methods to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change impacts in the architectural technology field.
Job Title | NOC Code | Salary Range (CAD) | Job Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Architectural Technologist | 22210 | $50,000 - $90,000 | Assist in the development of architectural designs, analyze building codes and by-laws, prepare manual and CAD drawings. |
Architectural Technician | 22210 | $45,000 - $80,000 | Provide technical assistance in preparing architectural designs, conduct research, prepare drawings, models, specifications, and contracts. |
Building Technologist | 22210 | $50,000 - $85,000 | Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents to assist in the development of architectural designs. |
Residential Buildings Technologist | 22210 | $45,000 - $80,000 | Specialize in the design and technical aspects of residential buildings, including preparing drawings, specifications. |
Architectural Design Technologist | 22210 | $50,000 - $90,000 | Assist in developing architectural designs, prepare CAD drawings |