There are several tools interns can take advantage of to shorten their time to licensure.

Here’s how you can meet your jurisdiction’s requirements in a way that fits your lifestyle.

Take Advantage of the Flexible, Accessible Architect Registration Examination •  Take the ARE in any order, at any time,

virtually anywhere

•  Extensions are available

•  New retake policy

o  From six months to 60 days!

 

Take the ARE While Completing Internship •  Early eligibility available in 49 jurisdictions

•  Eligibility requirements vary  

Currently not available in:    

PERCENTAGE OF DIVISIONS ADMINISTERED THROUGH EARLY ELIGIBILITY  

Begin IDP After High School and Earn Credit During Breaks •  Earn IDP experience straight out of high school

•  No duration requirement

•  Interns can now earn credit beyond six months

Use the IDP Mobile App

•  Log hours on-the-go with our free iPhone app

•  Android version in development  

Earn Supplemental Experience

•  Great way to earn IDP credit outside of the office

•  Allows interns to take control, be proactive

•  In between jobs? No problem

Earn Supplemental Experience: Core Hours

Additional

600 hours minimum 40 hours each category

Leadership and Service

80 hours minimum 320 hours maximum

 

•  Building Analysis

•  Design of interior space

•  Management of building construction activities

•  Review of technical submissions

•  Pro-bono

•  AIAS chapter

•  High school job fairs

•  Town planning board

Design or Construction Related Employment

930 hours maximum

 

   

•  Six (6) opportunities

1. Site Visit With Mentor

•  Visit construction site with architect

•  Review and discuss site drawings

•  Interaction with construction industry

Auxiliary Coordinator Andrew Malanowski (far left) during a recent construction site visit.

 

2. Emerging Professional’s Companion (EPC)

•  Earn up to 600 core hours of IDP credit

•  Includes 17 chapters that align with the IDP’s experience categories

•  Each activity worth eight (8) hours

•  www.epcompanion.org

3. Professional Conduct Monograph

•  Earn 16 core hours in Business Operations

•  Read monograph and pass a quiz

•  Available for free in NCARB Record

4. Design Competitions •  Building or planning project

•  Outside of a recognized experience setting or academic requirement

5. CSI Certifications & Certificate Program •  CSI Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)

•  CSI Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)

6. Community-Based Design Center/Collaborative •  Volunteer service

•  Organization must have 501(c)(3) status

•  Organization must be pre-approved by NCARB before the experience occurs

Earn Supplemental Experience: Elective Hours

Construction Work

930 hours maximum

•  Teaching or research in NAAB- or CACB-accredited program

•  “Swinging the hammer”

Teaching or Research 1,860 hours maximum

   

•  Five (5) opportunities

Additional

Hours vary

Additional Opportunities for Elective Hours

1.  GBCI LEED AP Credential

2.  AIA Continuing Education

3.  Advanced Degree

4.  Emerging Professional’s Companion (EPC)

5.  CSI Certifications & Certificate Program CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)

Questions?

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