Architectural Technology
Certificate of Achievement Architecture · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Communicate graphically using both manual and computer aided methods.
- Produce a set of architectural plans that may be submitted for plan check approval.
- Develop knowledge of and ability to apply building codes.
- 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 | |