Overview of Class Schedule

The Architectural Technology program is an intensive two-year course of study. Mandatory attendance is required for all classes and labs to ensure comprehensive learning and practical experience. Additionally, successful completion of the program demands significant work outside of scheduled class time. 

The class Schedule is subject to change with notification.

Semester 1

September 
Class time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ARCH-1120 Surveying and Site Planning course is a 4-week accelerated course offered at the beginning of Semester 1. The Surveying Field Work Module consisting of practical hands-on exercises conducted outdoors spans the first two weeks of the Semester. Late arrivals are not permitted to take this course. 

October to December 
Class time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Each class is 75 minutes long, CAD Lab is three hours long.

Remaining Semester 1 courses are offered on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday cycle.

There are no scheduled classes on Monday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon, and Friday afternoon. However, with advanced notification construction site visits or guest presentations may be scheduled on Friday afternoon.

Semester 2

Class time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are 4 classes per day. Each class is 75 minutes in duration, CAD Lab is 3 hours in duration. 

Semester 2 courses are offered on Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday cycle. 

There are no scheduled classes on Friday afternoon. However, with advanced notification construction site visits or guest presentations may be scheduled on Friday afternoon. 

Second Year

Semester 3 

Class time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are 4 classes per day. Each class is 75 minutes in duration, CAD Lab is 3 hours in duration. 

Semester 3 courses are offered on Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday cycle. 

Semester 4

Class time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are 4 classes per day. Each class is 75 minutes in duration. CAD Lab is 3 hours in duration. 

Semester 4 courses are offered on Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday cycle. 

Assigned Work

Engaging in projects, exercises, and assignments that involve CAD software necessitates dedicating extra hours beyond the scheduled lab time. Balancing these commitments with employment can be a challenging task. 

Architectural Technology Program Map

The program map represents the overall design of the program. Refer to the program schedule for delivery details.

Credit Transfer

If you have previous university or college experience, you can apply to transfer some of your credits. Refer to Credit Transfer Application Form | QF2O2

Textbooks and Supplies

Following are the textbooks and supplies that are required for the first year of the Architectural
Technology program.These textbooks and supplies are available at Samuel’s Campus Store in the Charlottetown Centre on the Prince of Wales Campus.

Textbooks

• The Span Book, 2O2O Edition. This textbook is also available online here.
• Duratech Field Book

Engineering Scales

• Staedtler 12" Architect's Scale, Model #987-18-31
  Scale includes: ⅛”,⅜”,¼”, ½”, ¾”, 1½”, 1", 3", 3/32", 3/16"
  Available online from Staples
• Staedtler 30cm Mechanical Engineer's/Architect's Metric Scale,Model #987-18-1
  Scale includes: 1:2O, 1:25, 1:50,1:75, 1:100, 1:125
  Available online from Staples

Drafting Equipment

• Staedtler Set Square 1O” 6O°, Model #964-1O-6O. Available online from Staples 

Required Calculator

Construction Master 5 Calculator
Ensure that you purchase the Construction Master 5 Calculator in advance of the start of classes 
A limited quantity is available at the Samuel’s Campus Store, Prince of Wales Campus, or you can order it online:

• Canadian Tire
• Home Depot
• Amazon

Additional Supplies Required

• 32 GB USB flash drive or portable external hard drive
• Sharp Advanced Scientific Calculator EL-520XBWH

CSA Approved Protective Safety Boots

In order to participate in tours of construction sites, all students are required to wear CSA Approved 8” protective safety boots. Protective safety boots are not required until later in the term, so we highly recommend that you wait and purchase these boots when they are on sale.

The protective safety boots must have the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) logo.

CSA-approved work boots are available at Mark's and Canadian Tire

The Architectural Technology Program has a state-of-the-art CAD lab. In addition to scheduled classes during the day, the CAD lab is open during the evenings and on weekends. In addition to the CAD courses, a number of other courses in the Architectural Technology program have a significant lab component.
In Semester 2, 3 and 4, half of your day (3 hours) is spent in the CAD lab. The CAD lab is a shared space, so we recommend that you have a laptop or a computer capable of operating Autodesk Revit software.

Requirements

Software

• Autodesk Revit Software, Architectural CAD and AutoCAD are available FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS with a valid Student Identification from AutoDesk. 

Hardware

• RECOMMENDED – Value: Balanced Price and Performance 
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENT – Minimum: Entry Level Configuration