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TheFormerly called the '''Intern Development Program''' ('''IDP)'''), isthe a'''Architectural comprehensiveExperience trainingProgram''' program('''AXP''') createdis designed to ensure that internscandidates pursuing licensure in the architecture profession gain the knowledge and skills required for the independent practice of architecture. The program is developed, maintained, and administered by the [[National Council of Architectural Registration Boards]] (NCARB) and is required by most U.S. architectural registration boards to satisfy experience requirements for licensure.<ref>{{cite web |title=AXP Guidelines |url=https://www.ncarb.org/sites/default/files/AXP-Guidelines.pdf |website=NCARB |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
==History==
In 1976, NCARB introduced the Intern Development Program (IDP) after working with the [[American Institute of Architects]] (AIA) throughout the 1970s to develop a more structured program for internscandidates to ensure they were gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to practice independently. Administered by NCARB, jurisdictions gradually began adopting the program to satisfy their experience requirement.
Mississippi became the first state to require the IDP in 1978, and Arizona became the most recent in 2009. All 54 U.S. jurisdictions accept the IDP totoward the fulfillment satisfyof their experience requirement.
Since 1976, theThe onlyfirst significantmajor change to the program came in 1996 when internsit werebecame required to record actual training units earned rather than the percentpercentage of time spent in each training area. The program has been monitored annually by NCARB’s CommitteeInternship on the IDPCommittee, which has recommended other minor changes over the years based on interpretations of the current practice of architecture.<ref>[{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP-2/IDP2-History.aspx|title=NCARB History- National Council of theArchitectural IDP]Registration Boards|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>
In May 2009, NCARB announced the rollout of IDP 2.0, the most significant update to the program since its inception in the 1970s. IDP 2.0 more closely aligns the programs’program's requirements with the current practice of architecture and ensures that interns acquire the comprehensive training that is essential for competent practice.<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP-2/IDP2-Timeline.aspx IDP 2.0 Timeline]</ref>
IDP 2.0 was developed in response to the 2007 Practice Analysis of Architecture. In this study, almost 10,000 practicing architects completed an extensive electronic survey to identify the tasks, knowledge, and skills that recently licensed architects, practicing independently, need in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
The updates have beenwere rolled out in phases with the first phase occurring in July 2009 and the final scheduled forin April 2012.<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/News-and-Events/News/2011/10-IDP-2.aspx Final Phase of IDP 2.0 to be Implemented April 2012] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105224836/http://www.ncarb.org/News-and-Events/News/2011/10-IDP-2.aspx |date=2012-01-05 }}</ref> In July 2015, the IDP was streamlined to reduce experience hours required from 5,600 to 3,740.
In order to address the findings of the 2012 Practice Analysis, NCARB began an in-depth review and overhaul of the experience program to ensure that the requirements continued to adhere to current architectural practice. In addition, NCARB decided to rename the IDP the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) as part of an effort to sunset the term “intern.”
==Participants==
An individual seeking architectural licensure is referred to as an '''“intern.”''' All U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohibit the use of the word “architect” from any person not already licensed to practice architecture. Most states and provinces also prohibit any derivation of the work architect as well.
The introduction of the new name and the overhaul were both launched on June 29, 2016. In the AXP, the previous 17 experience categories were realigned into six broad areas that reflect the current practice of architecture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/News-and-Events/News/2016/AXP-Launch.aspx|title=NCARB Launches Architectural Experience Program|date=2016-06-30|website=NCARB|access-date=2016-06-30|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703160133/http://www.ncarb.org/News-and-Events/News/2016/AXP-Launch.aspx|archivedate=2016-07-03}}</ref>
A '''supervisor''' is someone who reviews and directs the work of others and ensures that work is done within acceptable levels of quality. An IDP supervisor is the individual who supervises an intern on a daily basis. The IDP supervisor is required to certify that the information submitted on an experience report is true and correct.<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Supervisors-and-Mentors/Working-With-A-Supervisor.aspx Working With a Supervisor]</ref>
==Participants==
A '''mentor''' is a loyal adviser, teacher, or coach. An IDP mentor must be a registered architect who makes a long-term commitment to an intern’s professional growth. If possible, the mentor should not work in the same office as the intern, so that the intern can gain useful insight into the daily work experience.<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Supervisors-and-Mentors/Working-With-A-Mentor.aspx Working With a Mentor]</ref>
An individual seeking architectural licensure is referred to as a '''“licensure candidate.”''' All U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohibit the use of the word “architect” from any person not already licensed to practice architecture. Most states and provinces also prohibit any derivation of the word architect as well.
A '''supervisor''' is someone who reviews and directs the work of others and ensures that work is done within acceptable levels of quality. An AXP supervisor is the individual who supervises a candidate on a daily basis. The AXP supervisor is required to certify that the information submitted on an experience report is true and correct.<ref>{{cite web |title=Understanding Your Supervisor's Role |url=https://www.ncarb.org/gain-axp-experience/start-axp/supervisors-role |website=NCARB |date=24 February 2017 |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
==Rules==
The first step to beginning the IDP is to establish an NCARB Record and IDP eligibility date. Interns are eligible to start earning credit for the IDP once they have graduated from NAAB/CACB-accredited degree program or have satisfied one of the following IDP eligibility dates:
A '''mentor''' is a loyal adviser, teacher, or coach. An AXP mentor must be a registered architect who makes a long-term commitment to a candidate’s professional growth. If possible, the mentor should not work in the same office so that the candidate can gain useful insight into the daily work experience. <ref>{{cite web |title=AXP Guidelines - Mentors |url=https://www.ncarb.org/sites/default/files/AXP-Guidelines.pdf#page=18 |website=AXP Guidelines |publisher=NCARB |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
#One Enrollment in a NAAB/CACB-accredited degree program
#Two Enrollment in a pre-professional architecture degree program at a school that offers a NAAB-CACB-accredited degree program
#Three Employment in work setting A after obtaining a U.S. high school diploma, General Education Degree (GED) equivalent, or comparable foreign degree.<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Getting-Started.aspx Getting Started With the IDP]</ref>
==Eligibility==
In order to gain experience, interns must work under the direct supervision of an IDP supervisor in one of the NCARB approved work settings.<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Meeting-NCARB-Experience-Requirements/Work-Settings.aspx IDP Work Settings]</ref>
The first step to beginning the AXP is to establish an NCARB Record. Candidates are eligible to start earning credit for the AXP once they have graduated from high school. In order to gain experience, they must work under the direct supervision of an AXP supervisor in one of the NCARB-approved work settings. <ref>{{cite web |title=Start the AXP |url=https://www.ncarb.org/gain-axp-experience/start-axp |website=NCARB |date=27 January 2017 |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
All experience must be reported electronically to NCARB at least every sixeight months through their electronicNCARB ExperienceRecord, Verificationand Reporting (e-EVR) system. Experienceexperience may be submitted more often,. butHalf NCARBcredit will notbe given acceptfor experience olderreported thanthat eightis monthsup (six-months,to plus a two-month reportingfive graceyears period)old.<ref>[http{{cite web |title=AXP Reporting Requirement |url=https://www.ncarb.org/Experiencegain-Throughaxp-Internshipsexperience/Maintainingstart-Participation.aspxaxp/record-experience/hourly-reporting/reporting-requirement |website=NCARB |date=24 February 2017 |access-date=28 MaintainingJune Participation]2024}}</ref>
==Experience RequirementAreas==
InternsLicensure candidates must acquire 53,600740 experience hours inacross specificsix experience areas and categories to complete the IDPAXP. TheThese experienceareas requirementwere is:<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Meeting-NCARB-Experience-Requirements.aspxeffective IDPJune 12016.0 Experience Requirement]</ref>
===Practice Management===
===Training Categories and Areas (Until April 2012)===
'''Required hours: 160'''
Practice Management is where licensure candidates gain experience running an architecture firm—including the ins and outs of managing a business, marketing firms, securing projects, working with clients, and sustaining a positive and professional work environment.
These requirements will be replaced with IDP 2.0 experience categories and areas in April 2012.
===Project Management===
====Category A: Design and Construction Documents====
'''Required hours: 360'''
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:right"
! Training Area || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Programming || 80
|-
| Site and Environmental Analysis || 80
|-
| Schematic Design || 120
|-
| Engineering Systems Coordination || 120
|-
| Building Cost Analysis || 80
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| Code Research || 120
|-
| Design Development || 320
|-
| Construction Documents || 1,080
|-
| Specifications and Material Research || 120
|-
| Document Checking and Coordination || 80
|-
| Additional Core Hours || 600
|-
| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''2,800'''
|}
In Project Management, licensure candidates learn how to deliver projects that meet contractual requirements, so they’ll be prepared to budget, coordinate, oversee, and execute a project.
====Category B: Construction Contract Administration====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Training Area || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Bidding and Contract Negotiation || 80
|-
| Construction Phase – Office || 120
|-
| Construction Phase – Observation || 120
|-
| Additional Core Hours || 240
|-
| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''560'''
|}
=== Programming & Analysis ===
====Category C: Management====
'''Required hours: 260'''
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Training Area || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Project Management || 120
|-
| Office Management || 80
|-
| Additional Core Hours || 80
|-
| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''280'''
|}
Programming & Analysis is the first phase of a project, often referred to as pre-design. Licensure candidates will experience tasks related to researching and evaluating client requirements, [[building code]] and zoning regulations, and site data to develop recommendations on the feasibility of a project.
====Category D: Related Activities====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Training Area || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Professional and Community Service || 80
|-
| Additional Core Hours || 0
|-
| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''80'''
|}
=== Project Planning & Design ===
====Total====
'''Required hours: 1,080'''
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Categories || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Design and Construction Documents || 2,800
|-
| Construction Contract Administration || 560
|-
| Management || 280
|-
| Related Activities || 80
|-
| Elective Hours || 1,880
|-
| '''Total Hours''' || '''5,600'''
|}
[[Project planning|Project Planning]] & Design covers the schematic design phase of a project. Licensure candidates will learn to layout the building design, review building codes and regulations, coordinate schematics with consultants, and communicate design concepts with clients.
===IDP 2.0 Experience Categories and Areas (Effective 3 April 2012)===
These categories and areas are effective April 2012.<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP-2/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas.aspx IDP 2.0 Experience Areas and Categories]</ref> Interns must be employed in one of three experience settings to earn credit <ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP-2/IDP2-Experience-Settings.aspx IDP 2.0 Experience Settings]</ref>
=== Project Development & Documentation ===
====Category 1: Pre-Design====
'''Required hours: 1,520'''
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Experience Area || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Programming || 80
|-
| Site and Building Analysis || 80
|-
| Project Cost Feasibility || 40
|-
| Planning and Zoning Regulations || 60
|-
| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''260'''
|}
In Project Development & Documentation, licensure candidates will gain experience with projects after the schematic design has been approved—focusing on construction documents and coordinating with regulatory authorities to gain the necessary approvals for construction.
====Category 2: Design====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Experience Area || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Schematic Design || 320
|-
| Engineering Systems || 360
|-
| Construction Cost || 120
|-
| Codes and Regulations || 120
|-
| Design Development || 320
|-
| Construction Documents || 1,200
|-
| Material Selection and Specification || 160
|-
| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''2,600'''
|}
=== Construction & Evaluation ===
====Category 3: Project Management====
'''Required hours: 360'''
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Experience Area || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Bidding and Contract Negotiation || 120
|-
| Construction Administration || 240
|-
| Construction Phase: Observation || 120
|-
| General Project Management || 240
|-
| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''720'''
|}
In Construction & Evaluation, licensure candidates will get involved with the construction administration and post-construction phases of a project—this includes being out on the job site; meeting with contractors, clients, and building officials; and punching lists, leading to the completion of the project.
====Category 4: Practice Management====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Experience Area || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| Business Operations || 80
|-
| Leadership and Service || 80
|-
| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''160'''
|}
'''Total hours: 3,740'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Experience Requirements |url=https://www.ncarb.org/gain-axp-experience/experience-requirements |website=NCARB |date=28 July 2016 |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
====Total====
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Categories || Minimum Hours Required
|-
| 1: Pre-Design || 260
|-
| 2: Design || 2,600
|-
| 3: Project Management || 720
|-
| 4: Practice Management || 160
|-
| Elective Hours || 1,860
|-
| '''Total Hours''' || '''5,600'''
|}
==Resources==
'''IDP''AXP Guidelines'':''' Produced by NCARB, the document is essential reading for interns,participants supervisors, and mentors participating inof the IDPAXP. It includes steps to completing the program, reporting procedures, training requirements, and core competencies internsthat should understand before becoming licensed. The document is updated about twice a year.<ref>{{cite [httpweb |title=AXP Guidelines |url=https://www.ncarb.org/formssites/idp_guidelinesdefault/files/AXP-Guidelines.pdf IDP|website=NCARB Guidelines]|access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
'''Architect Licensing Advisor:''' An individual who provides information and guidance for those working toward licensure. Licensing advisors are usually located at:
'''IDP Supervisor Guidelines:''' Guide is a reference designed to assist supervisors with their crucial role in their intern’s career. [http://www.ncarb.org/~/media/Files/PDF/Guidelines/superGuide.pdf IDP Supervisor Guidelines]
* NAAB-accredited architectural degree programs
* AIA chapters
'''The Interns’ IDP 2.0 Rollover Guide: ''' The rollover guide includes the rules on how experience will move from the current IDP to IDP 2.0. It also includes definitions, explanations of the experience areas that are combined or split, training hour rollover examples, and frequently asked questions. [http://www.ncarb.org/~/media/Files/PDF/brochures/idp-rollover-guide.pdf Interns’ IDP 2.0 Rollover Guide]
* AIAS chapters
* Firms
'''IDP Coordinator Program:''' Provides information and guidance for completing the program to interns and students. There are three types of coordinators:
* State registration boards
* '''IDP State Coordinators''' are appointed by each state AIA chapter. They are volunteers that stay up-to-date on the latest information on the IDP and act as resources for interns in their state. They often give presentations and participate on AIA and NCARB committees related to the IDP.
You can find your local architect licensing advisor through the NCARB website.<ref>{{cite web |title=Find Your Architect Licensing Advisor |url=https://www.ncarb.org/become-architect/basics/architect-licensing-advisors-community |website=NCARB |date=28 February 2017 |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
* '''IDP Educator Coordinators''' are appointed by the dean of each architecture school with [[National Architectural Accrediting Board]] (NAAB)-accredited degree program. They are responsible for distributing information and providing guidance to students at their school on the IDP and the path to licensure.
* '''IDP Auxiliary Coordinators''' are volunteers that educate their community about the IDP. They are often associated with firms, local AIA chapters, state boards, or [[American Institute of Architecture Students]] (AIAS) chapters.<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP-Coordinators.aspx IDP Coordinators]</ref>
==See also==
* [[Intern architect]]
* [[National Council of Architectural Registration Boards]]
* [[American Institute of Architects]]
* [[American Institute of Architecture Students]]
* [[Intern Architect Program]]
==External links==
* [httphttps://www.ncarb.org/experiencesites/default/files/AXP-through-EnterhsipsGuidelines.aspxpdf/ NCARB’sAXP InternGuidelines Development- ProgramNCARB]
* [httphttps://www.ncarb.org/Experiencegain-Throughaxp-Internshipsexperience/IDPstart-2.aspxaxp/ IDPStart 2.0the AXP - NCARB]
* [https://www.ncarb.org/gain-axp-experience/start-axp/record-experience/hourly-reporting/reporting-requirement/ Reporting Requirement - NCARB]
* [http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Supervisors-and-Mentors.aspx Supervisors and Mentors]
*[https://www.ncarb.org/gain-axp-experience/start-axp/supervisors-role/ Your Supervisor's Role - NCARB]
* [http://www.aia.org/professionals/mentors/index.htm Mentorship]
* [https://www.ncarb.org/become-architect/basics/architect-licensing-advisors-community/ Find Your Architect Licensing Advisor - NCARB]
* [http://www.aia.org/professionals/idp/index.htm AIA – Intern Development Program]
* [httphttps://www.ncarb.org/Gettingbecome-anarchitect/earn-Initial-License.aspxlicense/ GettingEarn anYour InitialArchitecture License – Registration Board- RequirementsNCARB]
* [http://www.aia.org/professionals/licensed/index.htm Get Licensed]
* [http://www.epcompanion.org/ Emerging Professionals Companion]
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