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The '''Intern Development Program (IDP)''' is a comprehensive training program created 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.
==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 percent 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 were rolled out in phases with the first phase occurring in July 2009 and the final in 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]</ref>In July 2015, the IDP was [http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas.aspx streamlined] to reduce experience hours required from 5,600 to 3,740. (Some jurisdictions require documentation of additional hours to meet their experience requirement. NCARB recommends that you submit all experience until you have satisfied your jurisdiction’s requirement. See individual jurisdiction’s requirements [http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas/Experience-Requirement-by-State.aspx '''here'''].) In June 2016, the experience areas will be overhauled to align with six broad, practice-based areas, and the program will be renamed the Architectural Experience Program (AXP).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/News-and-Events/News/2016/Jan-Rename-IDP.aspx|title=NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> These changes were recommended based on the research from the 2012 Practice Analysis of Architecture, and an initiative to retire the term “intern.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/News-and-Events/News/2016/Jan-Rename-IDP.aspx|title=NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>
The updates have been rolled out in phases with first phase occurring in July 2009 and the final scheduled for 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]</ref>
==Participants==
An individual seeking architectural licensure is referred to as an '''“intern“intern” or “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 IDP supervisor is the individual who supervises ana interncandidate on a daily basis. The IDP supervisor is required to certify that the information submitted on an experience report is true and correct.<ref>[{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Supervisors-and-Mentors/Working-With-A-Supervisor.aspx|title=NCARB Working- WithNational aCouncil Supervisor]of Architectural Registration Boards|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>
A '''mentor''' is a loyal adviser, teacher, or coach. An IDP mentor must be a registered architect who makes a long-term commitment to ana intern’scandidate’s professional growth. If possible, the mentor should not work in the same office as the intern, so that the interncandidate can gain useful insight into the daily work experience.<ref>[{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Supervisors-and-Mentors/Working-With-A-Mentor.aspx|title=NCARB Working- WithNational aCouncil Mentor]of Architectural Registration Boards|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>
==Rules==
The first step to beginning the IDP is to establish an [http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Getting-Started/My-NCARB -Record.aspx and IDP eligibilityNCARB dateRecord]. InternsCandidates are eligible to start earning credit for the IDP once they have graduated from NAAB/CACB-accreditedhigh degreeschool. programIn ororder haveto gain experience, they must work under the direct supervision of an IDP supervisor satisfiedin one of the followingNCARB IDPapproved eligibilitywork datessettings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Meeting-NCARB-Experience-Requirements/Work-Settings.aspx|title=IDP Work Settings|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>
All experience must be reported electronically to NCARB at least every six 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, plus a two-monthto reportingfive graceyears period)old.<ref> [{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Maintaining-Participation.aspx |title=Maintaining Participation ]|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> ▼1. Enrollment in a NAAB/CACB-accredited degree program<br />
2. Enrollment in a pre-professional architecture degree program at a school that offers a NAAB-CACB-accredited degree program<br />
3. Employment in work setting 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>
==Experience Requirement== ▼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>
Interns must acquire 3, 400740 experience hours in specific experience areas and categories to complete the IDP. The experience requirement is:<ref> [{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Meeting-NCARB-Experience-Requirements.aspx IDP 1.0 |title=Experience Requirement]Requirements|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> ▼
===IDP 2.0 '''Experience Categories and Areas ''' (Effective 3 April 2012)===▼▲All experience must be reported electronically to NCARB at least every six months through their electronic Experience Verification Reporting (e-EVR) system. Experience may be submitted more often, but NCARB will not accept experience older than eight months (six-months, plus a two-month reporting grace period).<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Maintaining-Participation.aspx Maintaining Participation]</ref>
▲==Experience Requirement==
▲Interns must acquire 3,400 experience hours in specific experience areas and categories to complete the IDP. The experience requirement is:<ref>[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Meeting-NCARB-Experience-Requirements.aspx IDP 1.0 Experience Requirement]</ref>
These categories and areas arewere effective April 2012.<ref> [{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships /IDP-2/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas.aspx IDP 2.0 |title=Experience Areas and Categories ]|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> Interns must be employed in one of three experience settings to earn credit .<ref> [{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships /IDP-2/IDP2-Experience-Settings.aspx |title=IDP 2.0 Experience Settings ]|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> ▼▲===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>
====Category 1: Pre-Design====
| 4: Practice Management || 160
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| Elective'''Total Hours''' || 13,860740
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| '''Total Hours''' || '''5,600'''
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==Resources==
'''''IDP Guidelines'':''' Produced by NCARB, the document is essential reading for interns, supervisors, and mentors participatingparticipants inof the IDP. 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 [web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/forms/idp_guidelines.pdf |title=IDP Guidelines]|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
'''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]
'''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]
[http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP-Coordinators.aspx '''Architect Licensing Advisor''']''':''' An individual who provides information and guidance for those working toward licensure. Licensing advisors are usual located at:
'''IDP Coordinator Program:''' Provides information and guidance for completing the program to interns and students. There are three types of coordinators:
* NAAB-accredited architectural degree programs
* '''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.
* AIA chapters
* '''IDP Educator Coordinators''' are appointed by the dean of each architecture school with [[National Architectural Accrediting Board]] (NAAB)-accredited legree program. They are responsible for distributing information and providing guidance to students at their school on the IDP and the path to licensure.
* AIAS chapters
* '''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>
* Firms
* State registration boards
You can find your local architect licensing advisor through the NCARB website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/~/media/Files/PDF/IDP/IDP-Coordinators/ArchitectLicesningAdvisorsbyState.ashx|title=Architect Licensing Advisors by State|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
==See also==
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