Architectural & Engineering Technology Program

The Faculty of Science at TRU offers a three year Architectural & Engineering Technology (ARET) Diploma.

The Architectural & Engineering Technology Program (ARET) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) emphasizes the design processes in building, civil and mechanical technologies, involving design projects for building structures, subdivisions, municipal services, and electrical, plumbing, lighting and HVAC (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning) systems.

Courses in architectural design, statics and strength of materials, structural analysis, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, electrical design, steel design, wood design and reinforced concrete design will round out student's problem solving skills in engineering and building design. ARET students will also acquire knowledge in construction management, construction contracts, specifications, estimating, building regulations, technical writing and construction surveying.

Throughout the program students will use networked CADD workstations with the latest release of Autodesk® software to develop their computer aided design and drafting skills. Students will become proficient at Civil 3D®, Revit Architecture® AutoCAD® and at customizing AutoCAD® software.

The ARET program is accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) in the Building discipline. Students enrolled in the program are eligible for a FREE student membership with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. After graduation and two years of related experience, individuals can apply to become certified as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.), a widely recognized professional credential.