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TheFormerly called the '''Intern Development Program (IDP)''', the '''Architectural Experience Program (AXP)''' is a comprehensive training program created 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.
==History==
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 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 to the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) as part of an effort to sunset the term “intern.”
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|last=|first=|date=06/30/2016|website=NCARB|publisher=NCARB|access-date=06/30/2016}}</ref>
==Participants==
An individual seeking architectural licensure is referred to as an '''“intern”“licensure or “candidatecandidate.”''' 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 IDPAXP supervisor is the individual who supervises a candidate on a daily basis. The IDPAXP 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 - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>
A '''mentor''' is a loyal adviser, teacher, or coach. An IDPAXP 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|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Supervisors-and-Mentors/Working-With-A-Mentor.aspx|title=NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards|website=www.ncarb.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>
==Rules==
The first step to beginning the IDPAXP is to establish an [http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Getting-Started/My-NCARB-Record.aspx NCARB Record]. Candidates are eligible to start earning credit for the IDPAXP once they have graduated from high school. In order to gain experience, they must work under the direct supervision of an IDPAXP supervisor in one of the NCARB approved work settings.<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 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>{{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>
==Experience Requirement==
InternsLicensure candidates must acquire 3,740 experience hours in specific experience areas and categories to complete the IDPAXP. TheThese experienceareas requirementwere is:effective June 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/MeetingIDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas.aspx|title=Experience Requirements|last=|first=|date=06/29/2016|website=NCARB|publisher=NCARB|access-date=06/30/2016}}</ref> Licensure candidates must be employed in one of two experience settings to earn credit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-RequirementsThrough-Internships/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas.aspx|title=Experience Requirements|last=|first=|date=06/29/2016|website=NCARB|publisher=NCARB|access-date=06/30/2016}}</ref>
=== Category 4: Practice Management=== ▼'''Experience Categories and Areas'''
'''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 categories and areas were effective April 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas.aspx|title=Experience 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/IDP2-Experience-Settings.aspx|title=IDP 2.0 Experience Settings|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
===CategoryProject 1: Pre-DesignManagement===
'''Required hours: 360'''
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.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Experience Area || Minimum Hours Required
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| Site and Building Analysis || 80
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| Project Cost Feasibility || 40
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| Planning and Zoning Regulations || 60
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| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''260'''
|}
▲|=== Programming ||& 80Analysis ===
===Category 2: Design===
'''Required hours: 260'''
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.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Experience Area || Minimum Hours Required
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| Schematic Design || 320
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| Engineering Systems || 360
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| Construction Cost || 120
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| Codes and Regulations || 120
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| Design Development || 320
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| Construction Documents || 1,200
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| Material Selection and Specification || 160
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| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''2,600'''
|}
===Category 3: Project ManagementPlanning & Design ===
'''Required hours: 1,080'''
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.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Experience Area || Minimum Hours Required
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| Bidding and Contract Negotiation || 120
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| Construction Administration || 240
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| Construction Phase: Observation || 120
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| General Project Management || 240
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| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''720'''
|}
=== Project Development & Documentation ===
▲===Category 4: Practice Management===
'''Required hours: 1,520'''
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.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Experience Area || Minimum Hours Required
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| Business Operations || 80
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| Leadership and Service || 80
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| '''Total Category Hours''' || '''160'''
|}
=== Construction & Evaluation ===
'''Required hours: 360'''
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.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:center"
! Categories || Minimum Hours Required
▲===Total hours: 3,740===
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| 1: Pre-Design || 260
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| 2: Design || 2,600
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| 3: Project Management || 720
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| 4: Practice Management || 160
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| '''Total Hours''' ||3,740
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==Resources==
'''''IDPAXP Guidelines'':''' Produced by NCARB, the document is essential reading for participants of the IDPAXP. 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>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ncarb.org/forms/idp_guidelines.pdf|title=IDP Guidelines|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
[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:
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