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Acquire hands-on expertise and core architectural understanding to prepare for your career post-graduation. The curriculum covers building regulations, construction materials, project coordination, and beyond. You'll develop competencies in: Computer-aided Design and Drafting (CADD) in both 2D and 3D formats, Building Information Modeling (BIM), visual troubleshooting, creating contract paperwork and technical specifications, and exterior detailing techniques.
Our Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga was specifically designed for architecture students. This innovative space serves as an active learning environment, showcasing structural components and modern sustainable elements that allow you to examine architectural principles thoroughly. The campus houses Canada's inaugural Material ConneXion Library, featuring extensive material collections, professional CAD workstations, industrial-scale printing equipment, and additional resources.
Professional Pathways
Upon completing our two-year Architectural Technician program, you'll be equipped to join project teams. With supervision, you can participate in designing, implementing technology, and overseeing smaller construction initiatives.
Alumni have pursued diverse roles including: Architectural design and technical drawing, Cost estimation, Municipal planning reviews and inspections, Construction material production, Project supervision, Digital tool creation, Technical documentation, and Interface design
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) plus
One Math Grade 12 (C or U) or Math Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U) or Functions and Applications (MCF3M)
Minimum 65% overall average or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.