Architectural & Construction Technician Diploma

Program Information

The Anoka Technical College Architectural and Construction Technician Diploma is a 45-credit program that consists of skills and technology which can be applied to a wide variety of careers in the design-construction industry including employment with architectural and engineering firms, residential builders and construction material suppliers.

The Architectural and Construction Technology program consists of technical courses designed to develop skills related to the fields of architecture, engineering, contracting, and other design-construction fields.

In addition to drafting and detailing skills, the student receives training in related areas such as construction estimating, building codes, building mechanical and electrical systems, as well as emerging technologies in energy-efficient design. Students receive hands-on training in industry standard computer-aided drafting software (AutoCAD), building information modeling (BIM) technology.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate residential construction materials and methods knowledge.
• Demonstrate commercial construction materials and methods knowledge.
• Execute program/industry drafting standards for residential construction drawings.
• Execute program/industry drafting standards for commercial construction drawings.
• Demonstrate entry level CAD/Revit proficiency for the industry.
• Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an entry level architectural, electrical, structural, mechanical, or civil technician.

Industry and Career Outlook

Graduates of the Architectural and Construction Technician diploma program learn skills and technology which can be applied to a wide variety of careers in the design-construction industry, including employment with architectural and engineering firms, residential builders and construction material suppliers.

Drafters who gain experience and knowledge may become design drafters or senior drafters. With additional training or experience, drafters may also move into related positions, such as technical writer, sales engineer, or engineering assistant.

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Program Start Dates

Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January**

**Students who start in the spring will need more time to complete due to course prerequisites.

Graduation Requirements

Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.

Faculty Contact

Daniel Iund: 612-708-0516
Dawn Wirtz: 763-576-4073

For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu