Are you interested in sustainable building design and construction? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding career? 

Develop your passion for architectural design, engineering, and construction in this dynamic and unique three-year advanced diploma program at Conestoga College. 

Gain a thorough understanding of the entire building process from design to construction from experienced faculty with close ties to the industry. 

A wide range of high-performance career paths awaits you in the construction industry, as our graduates are in high demand! 

Program Highlights:

• Optional co-op stream includes two paid co-op work terms
• Main subject areas: Architectural, Structural, Building Code, Mechanical, Electrical, and Construction Management
• Each year challenges you with hands-on learning to design and model real-world projects and solutions
• Major Capstone Project in 3rd year has you working in a team to bring a large project from design concept through to final construction documents
• Field trips to construction sites and product manufacturers, as well as guest lecturers, are brought in to support your practical learning
• Annual Networking Event allows you to connect with local construction companies and industry professionals Professional Membership/Certification Opportunities
• Meets the education requirements for certification with the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA)
• Meets the education requirements for certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
• Provides credits towards achieving Gold Seal Certification in Construction Management administered by the Canadian Construction Association

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
• Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications
• Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U (Mathematics for College Technology or Advanced Functions or Calculus and Vectors or Mathematics of Data Management), or equivalent, or Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Technology & Apprenticeship (MATH1385)
• Minimum grade required for:
  • Mathematics for College Technology 65%
  • Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors 55%
  • Mathematics of Data Management 70%
  • MATH1385 65%
• Applicants with Foundations for College Mathematics will not be considered for admission to this program. They may be considered after writing the Conestoga College Math Pre-Admissions test. Minimum grade cut-offs apply.
• Applicants with Foundations for College Mathematics may be given an alternate offer to the one-year Technology Foundations program, which serves as a preparatory pathway into this program.