# Architectural Technology (Certificate of Achievement)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Architecture

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**Award Type:** Certificate of Achievement

A certificate of achievement in architectural technology prepares students for positions in the building industry as architectural interns, architectural drafters/CAD technicians, and technical/production support within architecture or construction firms. In addition, a certificate helps students articulate into a professional program at a four-year institution, which offers a baccalaureate degree.

**The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Architectural Technology will:**

1.  Communicate graphically using both manual and computer aided methods.
2.  Produce a set of architectural plans that may be submitted for plan check approval.
3.  Develop knowledge of and ability to apply building codes.
4.  Produce a comprehensive architectural project that demonstrates capacity to make design decisions across scales.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A total of 23 units is required for the certificate.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (23 units):** | | 23 |
| ARCH 100 | Computer Aided Drafting and Design | 3 |
| ARCH 101 | Principles of Environmental Design | 3 |
| ARCH 121 | Architectural Practice 1 | 4 |
| ARCH 122 | Architectural Drawing 2 | 4 |
| ARCH 131 | Building Construction Materials and Methods | 3 |
| ARCH 160 | Digital Tools In Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 321 | California Building Code | 3 |
| **Total** | | **23** |