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Architectural Design Draftsperson
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Building Estimator
Building Inspector Assistant
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Architectural Design Technologist
Lead Piping Designer
Contract Mechnical Designer
Senior Drafter
Municipal Building Plan Checker
Building Estimator
Building Construction Project Manager

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NOC: 22210
Annual Earnings *Average: $70,036
Job Openings (2025–2035): 740
Wages (BC): High $45.39/hr
Median $34.31/hr
Low $24.50/hr

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Architectural Design & Building Technician Certificate

Jin Wook Lee

“While I was looking for changes on my career, I found Brighton College offers best program to learn drafting skills and construction knowledge in effective ways. I didn’t have drafting experience, but reading and interpreting drawing was part of my job journeyman plumber. I was very excited to learn how to create drawings using drafting software.”

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This architectural technician training program equips students with a wide range of essential skills related to architecture and building design technologies. Students will study architectural design, building science, construction materials, and building piping services. They will furthermore study construction estimating, construction management, building inspection, and high-level computer-aided design and drafting software, preparing them to immediately begin skilled work in the field of architecture and building design after graduation.

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Enter a growing field with a forecasted employment growth rate is estimated to increase by 1.2% by 2027.*

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Earn a Median Salary of $70,036*

Architectural Technicians and Technologists can earn a median wage of $70,036 and up to $94,411 according to WorkBC*.

Architectural Design Certificate

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