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Careers in architecture design and technology give you the opportunity to combine form and function as you use your creativity and technical expertise to create amazing designs. The 72-week Architecture Design & Technology diploma program at VCAD will give you the focused, hands-on training you need to make your mark in the industry.
In this program, you will study the history of architecture, the environmental aspects of architectural design, and explore the theoretical and practical aspects of architectural practices in Canada. You’ll also explore project management, construction industry standards, and building materials and specifications.
High school graduation or equivalent (From an English language teaching institution)
Mature student status (19 years of age upon starting classes, and pass college’s admissions testVCAD's Refund Policy abides by the Private Training Regulation of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) Private Training Act.
Apply critical thinking, problem-solving and design thinking to architectural design and planning problems.Articulate the differences between the roles and responsibilities of architects, civil engineers and contractors.Produce architectural presentation drawings.Produce construction presentation drawings.Apply knowledge of materials to architectural design problems.Apply specification knowledge to architectural design problems.Apply Building Code specifications to architectural and construction problems.Apply contemporary building construction and building technologies to architectural and construction problems.
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Finding yourself in a position where College is unaffordable is more common than most of us realize.
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Financial assistance may be available for full-time students who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants through the Canadian and provincial government student loan programs. Students must apply for loans through the province or territory in which they have established residency. For more information, please contact your Student Financial Planner.
The LLP allows eligible students to withdraw up to $10,000 per year, tax-free (up to $20,000 over the period you are participating in the LLP) from their RRSP. Withdrawals are repayable over 10 years. For more information, visit the Canada Revenue Agency website.
Financial institutions offer lines of credit for students enrolled in full-time programs. Credit amounts are based on individual approved credit limits with monthly interest-only payments required while attending school. Amounts vary at each institution.
RESPs permit savings to grow tax-free until the student beneficiary is ready to enroll full-time in a qualified post-secondary institution such as VCAD. An RESP also allows the student to apply for the Canadian Education Savings Grant.
From time to time, VCAD offers scholarships for specific programs to eligible students. Ask your Student Financial Planner if you qualify for one or more of these programs. It is important to note that there may be additional sources of third-party funding available to you. Many private businesses and community groups offer grants and scholarships to eligible students. Inquire with organizations in your area for more information.
Subject to credit approval by the Student Financial Aid department, payment plans are available in some circumstances. Payment plans require proof that the student has the financial capacity to make payments and in some cases will require additional guarantees or co-signers.
You will be informed of all fees related to your program of study during the admission process. Program costs may include fees for tuition, registration, learning guides, kits, and course materials. Tuition may be paid through student loan disbursements or by cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or Interac.
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VCAD’s graduates have successfully transitioned into steady careers with top companies and brands in the field of tourism, hospitality, and business, both in Canada and abroad. We offer our graduates the chance to further their education by allowing them to transfer credits earned here to partner universities around the world.
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