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SP- I guess it all relates to what you want out of architecture. A technicians course would have enabled you to bypass all the areas you disliked. Technical knowledge is accumulated over time (full career) and its constantly changing. The ability to think creatively and approach a project in a unique way is a valuable skill and much harder to teach retrospectively. Just a glance at the really sharp UK practices (small/medium) shows they hail from these backgrounds. The education system seems to work as they are the ones producing the beautifully custom detailed projects rather than specifying warrantied systems from a catalogue of approved suppliers.
Also the role of an architect extends far beyond the graphic and technical skills. See many directors doing curtain walling packages? Being equipped to sell yourself and generate ideas/projects is becoming more critical as everyone is pinched by the economy and courses have to reflect this. Most graduates take themselves with a pinch of salt and are well aware of their weaknesses...