What skills will I learn?
This is a mainly theory-based course which includes the important knowledge and skills for successful employment. These are studied in the context of the practical and theoretical classes, including the following:- Design Sketching and Drawing
- Architectural Procedures
- Architectural Technology
- Influences on the Development of Scottish Architecture
- Building Services in Large Buildings
- CAD
- Construction Materials and Specification
- Design of Building Structures
- Mathematics for the Built Environment
- Personal Development Planning
- Statutory Control of Buildings
- Sustainability
- Modern Methods of Construction
What will I study?
This is a mainly theory-based course which includes the important knowledge and skills for successful employment. These are studied in the context of the practical and theoretical classes, including the following:- Architecture: Influences on the Development of Scottish Architecture
- Building Measurement and Cost Studies
- Building Science
- Construction Industry Fundamentals
- Construction Site Surveying
- Construction Technology: Specialist Systems
- Fire Safety in Buildings
- Scottish Law for Construction
- Conversion and Adaptation of Building
- Construction Contracts: Conditions and Procedures
- Structural Mechanics
- Architectural Technology: Graded Unit 2
- Health and Safety in Construction Quality in Construction
- Site Administration
Application Information
What further study options are available?
- It is possible to progress to the BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology degree at one of our partner Universities from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.
What career opportunities are there?
- Architectural technician/technologist via the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists’ Professional and Occupational Performance Record (known as a CIAT POP Record)
- Building standards technician.
- Revit/computer aided design (CAD) technician within the construction industry.
- Technical trainee with private, local authority, government, military, or academic employers in the industry.