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Formerly called the '''Intern Development Program''' ('''IDP'''), the '''Architectural Experience Program''' ('''AXP''') is a comprehensive training program createddesigned to ensure that candidates 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 |publisher=NCARB |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
==History==
Mississippi became the first state to require the IDP in 1978. All 54 U.S. jurisdictions accept the IDP toward the fulfillment of their experience requirement.
The first major change to the program came in 1996 when it became 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 Internship Committee, 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 - National Council of Architectural 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 program's requirements with the current practice of architecture and ensures 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>
==Participants==
An individual seeking architectural licensure is referred to as ana '''“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>{{Citecite web |title=Understanding Your Supervisor's Role |url=httphttps://www.ncarb.org/Experiencegain-Throughaxp-Internshipsexperience/Supervisorsstart-and-Mentorsaxp/Workingsupervisors-With-A-Supervisor.aspxrole |titlewebsite=NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards|websitepublisher=www.ncarb.orgNCARB |access-date=2016-04-0728 June 2024}}</ref>
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>{{Citecite web |title=AXP Guidelines - Mentors |url=httphttps://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internshipssites/Supervisors-and-Mentorsdefault/files/WorkingAXP-With-A-MentorGuidelines.aspxpdf#page=18 |titlewebsite=NCARBAXP -Guidelines National Council of Architectural Registration Boards|websitepublisher=www.ncarb.orgNCARB |access-date=2016-04-0728 June 2024}}</ref>
==RulesEligibility==
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>{{Citecite web |title=Start the AXP |url=httphttps://www.ncarb.org/Experiencegain-Throughaxp-Internshipsexperience/Meetingstart-NCARB-Experience-Requirements/Work-Settings.aspxaxp |titlewebsite=IDPNCARB Work Settings|websitepublisher=www.ncarb.orgNCARB |access-date=2016-04-07|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031417/http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Meeting-NCARB-Experience-Requirements/Work-Settings.aspx|archivedate=2016-03-0428 June 2024}}</ref>
All experience must be reported electronically to NCARB at least every sixeight months through their NCARB Record, and experience may be submitted more often. Half credit will be given for experience reported that is up to five years old.<ref>{{Citecite web |title=AXP Reporting Requirement |url=httphttps://www.ncarb.org/Experiencegain-Throughaxp-Internshipsexperience/Maintainingstart-Participation.aspxaxp/record-experience/hourly-reporting/reporting-requirement |titlewebsite=MaintainingNCARB Participation|websitepublisher=www.ncarb.orgNCARB |access-date=2016-04-0728 June 2024}}</ref>
==Experience requirementAreas==
Licensure candidates must acquire 3,740 experience hours inacross specificsix experience areas to complete the AXP. These areas were effective June 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas.aspx|title=Experience Requirements|last=|first=|date=2016-06-29|website=NCARB|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref> Licensure candidates must be employed in one of two experience settings to earn credit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas.aspx|title=Experience Requirements|last=|first=|date=2016-06-29|website=NCARB|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref>
===Practice Management===
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.
'''Total hours: 3,740'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Experience Requirements |url=https://www.ncarb.org/gain-axp-experience/experience-requirements |website=NCARB |publisher=NCARB |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
===Total hours: 3,740===
==Resources==
'''''AXP Guidelines'':''' Produced by NCARB, the document is essential reading for participants of the AXP. It includes steps to completing the program, reporting procedures, training requirements, and core competencies that should understand before becoming licensed. The document is updated about twice a year.<ref>{{Citecite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/forms/idp_guidelines.pdf |title=IDPAXP Guidelines |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://webwww.archivencarb.org/websites/20120106003738default/http:files//www.ncarb.org/forms/idp_guidelinesAXP-Guidelines.pdf |archivedatewebsite=2012NCARB |publisher=NCARB |access-01-06date=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:
* Firms
* State registration boards
You can find your local architect licensing advisor through the NCARB website.<ref>{{Citecite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/~/media/Files/PDF/IDP/IDP-Coordinators/ArchitectLicesningAdvisorsbyState.ashx |title=Find Your Architect Licensing Advisors by StateAdvisor |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405083209/http://www.ncarb.org/Experiencebecome-Through-Internshipsarchitect/~basics/media/Files/PDF/IDP/IDParchitect-Coordinators/ArchitectLicesningAdvisorsbyState.ashxlicensing-advisors-community |archivedatewebsite=2016NCARB |publisher=NCARB |access-04-05date=28 June 2024}}</ref>
==See also==
==External links==
* [https://www.ncarb.org/sites/default/files/AXP-Guidelines.pdf/ AXP Guidelines - NCARB]
* [http://www.ncarb.org/experience-through-Enterhsips.aspx NCARB’s Intern Development Program]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [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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