b'one of the instructors with the program. The program is therefore designed to prepare students for success in this dynamic industry by giving them an understandingBecome a Co-op Partnerof construction techniques, working drawing production, standards of practice, supporting systems (structural, mechanical and electrical), contract administrationand sustainability. The Architectural Technology Diplomas four-month The course also focuses on todays top industry tools,co-op placement is fundamental to the programs including Building Information Modelling, simulation toolsgoal of providing students with hands-on, real-world (e.g., virtual and augmented reality) and the advancedtraining. Manitoba employers who take part also systems and mobile technologies connecting todays jobsite. benefit from a Paid Work Experience Tax Credit when hiring RRCs co-op students, which includes:As Program Instructor Ralph Lata adds, The goal is toCo-op students: 15 per cent of wages/salaries,equip students with an advanced set of skills reflective of the current requirements of employers and the industry.up to a maximum of $5,000/student.Whether as a new graduate or as a current student onNew graduates: 15 per cent of wages/salaries,their co-operative term, a person who is coming from the Architectural Technology program will be productive and aup to a maximum of $2,500/student for each of valuable asset from their first day in an office. the first two years of employment.The revised program is a result of extensive industry research and consultation. That included workshops withTo place a co-operative education AEC industry reps, former Building Design Technologyjob offer, contact the Co-operative graduates and potential employersin addition toCoordinator at (204) 632-2585, email discussions among RRCs Program Advisory Committee,CivilCo-op@rrc.ca, or complete the consisting of industry professionals, graduates and online form at JobCentral.rrc.ca. The former students.Manitoba Tax Assistance Office can This resulted in a profile of responsibilities and levels ofbe reached at (204) 948-2115 orcompetence expected for a typical graduate, as well astoll-free at (800) 782-0771.a matrix of corresponding skills, says Chappellaz. This information was then processed by the team of educators at the college into a new curriculum to better respond to the needs of industry.READY TO LEAD RRCs Architectural Technology Diploma is still in its freshman year. Among its students are Ruzela San Juan, who says the technical training, lab classes, group work and hands-on experience with tools like AutoCAD and Revit combine to provide a holistic and comprehensive understanding of the AEC fields: Learning both technical and soft skills will be very beneficial for us once we go out in the industry because both are applicable and practical in the real world. I believe they are preparing us very well for our future in the industry.Forever changing the way buildingsperform McCaine will be key to a future where buildings are intelligently connected and environmentally proud. Learn more at: www.mccaine.com Electrical ContractingInformation Management Time changes everything, Building System IntegrationGreen Data CentresEnergy Management Security & Risk ManagementLifecycle ServicesRolloutsbut the quality of our people. Member of the Canem Group PERFORMANCE AT THE CENTRE OF BUILDING yearsIssue 1SpringEdition 2019 BUILD MANITOBA 39'