Architectural Technologies

• Two-year diploma
• Architectural or Building Development majors
• Fall and winter starts
• Variety of employment opportunities available
• e-Learning

Program Description

The Architectural Technologies program is designed to provide graduates with the essential skills and knowledge required to work as an Architectural Technologist with architectural firms involved in commercial and institutional projects, residential home builders and many other companies involved in the construction industry. Graduates are well equipped to work as CADD drafters/designers for these companies. These skills are supported by a thorough understanding of how commercial, institutional or residential building systems are assembled and the performance requirements of all building components.

The program is two years, or four 15-week semesters in length. The first three semesters are common to all students in the program. In the fourth semester, students have the ability to specialize in the Architectural or the Building Development option.

Your Career

Graduates find diverse work in architectural offices, residential builder/developers and in building construction as members of the architect’s team producing working drawings and graphic designs. Career paths may also include job titles such as project coordinator, design manager, building inspector estimator, junior site coordinators, contract administration or building envelope product sales.

Admission Requirements

Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:

• Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30 or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, AND,
• English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND,
• A Grade 12 Science.
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please see English Proficiency.
• View High School Course Equivalencies Admission Equivalencies by Province.

Selection

Fall and Winter

Selection is done on a continuous basis and may extend until the start of classes. To be included in selection, applicants must submit their application and supporting documents.

• There will be 160 seats offered in the fall intake, and 32 seats in the winter intake.

Early Admission

Early admission will be offered to applicants who have achieved, or will achieve, a combined minimum average of 65% in the following courses or their equivalents: Pure Math 30, English Language Arts 30-1, and a Grade 12 Science.

Selection

Remaining applicants will be ranked according to the admission requirements and offered seats accordingly. Preference will be given to applicants with Pure Math 30 and English Language Arts 30-1 or their equivalents.

Student Success

The most successful students in the program are those with a solid foundation in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Graphics with the aptitude to apply those skills to solving real problems. Individuals with a creative or artistic nature will also find success in the program.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

Upon successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a SAIT diploma in Architectural Technologies.

Accreditation

There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the school for more information.

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Fees.
• Student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

• Books and supplies are approximately $1,500 in the first year and $1,000 in the second year.
• Students may also need to buy safety clothing or equipment for work week and other specific classes.

Program Outline

• Portions of the first semester are also available through the continuing education division of The School of Construction. Students who have completed courses in this manner may apply for credit upon admission to the full-time program.
  
• To find the course description for a course shown below, please go to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (i.e., DMST-202)  into the Quick Search by Course Code field.

For More Information

Information: 403.284.8367
Email: construction.info@sait.ca
Website: School of Construction
Academic Chair: Reva Bond Ramsden

Tranfer with Diploma to…

Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

• Athabasca University
• NAIT
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge (Co-op Education)
• University of New Brunswick, Saint John

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.

Related Links (Internal):

• Student-For-A-Day
• Additional Calendar Information
• Academic Upgrading
• International Students
• Mature Students
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition