IDP E-news - July 2009

IDP 2.0: Phase Two Goes Into Effect
1 January 2010
The first phase of IDP 2.0 went into effect last July and introduced opportunities for interns to earn minimum (core) training units and supplementary education credit when completing the Intern Development Program (IDP) while unemployed. Phase Two, which will go into effect on 1 January 2010, will usher in additional changes to make the program more aligned with practice today. It will also simplify reporting acceptable work experience and modify some key program definitions.

Training Units to Training Hours
The IDP experience requirement will go from 700 training units to 5,600 training hours beginning January 1. The actual number of hours required to complete IDP will remain the same; however, you will no longer have to convert the hours of acceptable experience into training units. This should make reporting your experience easier and more accurate.

The conversion of previously entered units to training hours will happen automatically within the e-EVR. New experience reports will also reflect this change.

Direct Supervision
Beginning 1 January 2010, "direct supervision" will be defined as:

"'Direct supervision' of interns shall occur either through personal contact or through a mix of personal contact and remote communication (e.g. e-mail, online markups, webinars, internet) such that the IDP supervisor has control over the work of the intern and has sufficient professional knowledge of the supervised work so that the IDP supervisor can determine that the intern understands and is performing his or her work experience within the professional standard of care.

To earn training hours in workplace settings described in the IDP Guidelines, the intern must work under the direct supervision of an IDP supervisor. The supervisor shall verify the training activities of the intern and foster a professional relationship that is grounded in a direct professional association between the intern and the supervisor."

The rationale behind the revised definition is that large and small firms practice in various states and internationally; incorporate newly developed technology; and develop projects in multiple offices, etc., all of which challenge the traditional definition of direct supervision. The definition is more responsive to the current practice of architecture while maintaining the primary charge to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

Additionally, some IDP supervisors and interns are employed by business agreements other than employer/employee arrangement (common law employment) by choice or circumstance; i.e., contract employment or as an independent contractor. This change will allow them to earn and approve training units for the IDP.

Every hour of work is not necessarily "assignable" to an IDP training area. Interns and supervisors must both meet IDP requirements for participation in order to ensure that the experience obtained and reported demonstrates the comprehension of and ability to perform tasks competently in independent practice.

Emerging Professional's Companion (EPC)
An IDP training enrichment resource, the Emerging Professional's Companion (EPC), provides free web-based training opportunities outside of the firm environment. A maximum of 225 training units (1,800 training hours) may be earned through the EPC in any combination of minimum (core) and supplementary education units.

Activities from the EPC can now count for up to five minimum (core) training units (40 training hours) in training areas for interns that are employed in a recognized work setting. Beginning 1 January 2010, interns, whether or not employed, may earn minimum (core) training hours by having their mentor sign off on the activities. Exercises from the EPC will continue to be counted as supplementary education, and as of 1 January 2010 may be approved by a mentor.

All EPC activities and exercises can be submitted through the e-EVR in the "My Supplementary Education" section. The system will assign the appropriate activities to minimum (core) training hours and areas.

Changes related to IDP 2.0 are not retroactive. For more information on IDP 2.0, watch the IDP 2.0 Webcast on NCARB's web site.

Definition of an IDP Supervisor
The requirement for your IDP supervisor to be licensed in the jurisdiction where their office is located will not change on 1 January 2010. The NCARB Board of Directors has postponed the implementation of a change in the definition of the IDP supervisor because it would cause impediments to the completion of the IDP and earning licensure in some jurisdictions. The definition of an IDP supervisor remains under review for revision at a future date.

A "registered architect" is a person registered to practice architecture in the jurisdiction in which they practice.

A person practices as a "principal" by being (a) a registered architect as defined above and (b) the person in charge of the organization's architectural practice, either alone or with other registered architects.

The EPC: A Resource Designed For You
Launched in 2004 and updated in 2009, the EPC is a tool for students, interns, and ARE candidates designed to provide activities and exercises that merge academic research and practical application. It can be used to gain experience in areas that you need additional exposure to or to study for the Architect Registration Examination^® (ARE^®).

Developed jointly by AIA and NCARB, the tool follows the IDP experience requirement and has three levels of activities and exercises: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The work requires emerging professionals to work with seasoned architects.

The resource is free to NCARB Record holders and AIA members. To request an AIA customer number, e-mail your name, address, e-mail, phone number, employer, school, graduation date, and NCARB Record number to idp@aia.org.

To learn more about the EPC or to start activities and exercises, go to www.epcompanion.org.

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	IDP 2.0: Phase Two Goes Into Effect 1 January 2010 The first phase of IDP 2.0 went into effect last July and introduced opportunities for interns to earn minimum (core) training units and supplementary education credit when completing the Intern Development Program (IDP) while unemployed. Phase Two, which will go into effect on 1 January 2010, will usher in additional changes to make the program more aligned with practice today. It will also simplify reporting acceptable work experience and modify some key program definitions. Training Units to Training Hours The IDP experience requirement will go from 700 training units to 5,600 training hours beginning January 1. The actual number of hours required to complete IDP will remain the same; however, you will no longer have to convert the hours of acceptable experience into training units. This should make reporting your experience easier and more accurate. The conversion of previously entered units to training hours will happen automatically within the e-EVR. New experience reports will also reflect this change. Direct Supervision Beginning 1 January 2010, "direct supervision" will be defined as: "'Direct supervision' of interns shall occur either through personal contact or through a mix of personal contact and remote communication (e.g. e-mail, online markups, webinars, internet) such that the IDP supervisor has control over the work of the intern and has sufficient professional knowledge of the supervised work so that the IDP supervisor can determine that the intern understands and is performing his or her work experience within the professional standard of care. To earn training hours in workplace settings described in the IDP Guidelines, the intern must work under the direct supervision of an IDP supervisor. The supervisor shall verify the training activities of the intern and foster a professional relationship that is grounded in a direct professional association between the intern and the supervisor." The rationale behind the revised definition is that large and small firms practice in various states and internationally; incorporate newly developed technology; and develop projects in multiple offices, etc., all of which challenge the traditional definition of direct supervision. The definition is more responsive to the current practice of architecture while maintaining the primary charge to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Additionally, some IDP supervisors and interns are employed by business agreements other than employer/employee arrangement (common law employment) by choice or circumstance; i.e., contract employment or as an independent contractor. This change will allow them to earn and approve training units for the IDP. Every hour of work is not necessarily "assignable" to an IDP training area. Interns and supervisors must both meet IDP requirements for participation in order to ensure that the experience obtained and reported demonstrates the comprehension of and ability to perform tasks competently in independent practice. Emerging Professional's Companion (EPC) An IDP training enrichment resource, the Emerging Professional's Companion (EPC), provides free web-based training opportunities outside of the firm environment. A maximum of 225 training units (1,800 training hours) may be earned through the EPC in any combination of minimum (core) and supplementary education units. Activities from the EPC can now count for up to five minimum (core) training units (40 training hours) in training areas for interns that are employed in a recognized work setting. Beginning 1 January 2010, interns, whether or not employed, may earn minimum (core) training hours by having their mentor sign off on the activities. Exercises from the EPC will continue to be counted as supplementary education, and as of 1 January 2010 may be approved by a mentor. All EPC activities and exercises can be submitted through the e-EVR in the "My Supplementary Education" section. The system will assign the appropriate activities to minimum (core) training hours and areas. Changes related to IDP 2.0 are not retroactive. For more information on IDP 2.0, watch the IDP 2.0 Webcast on NCARB's web site. Definition of an IDP Supervisor The requirement for your IDP supervisor to be licensed in the jurisdiction where their office is located will not change on 1 January 2010. The NCARB Board of Directors has postponed the implementation of a change in the definition of the IDP supervisor because it would cause impediments to the completion of the IDP and earning licensure in some jurisdictions. The definition of an IDP supervisor remains under review for revision at a future date. The IDP Guidelines will retain the following statements: A "registered architect" is a person registered to practice architecture in the jurisdiction in which they practice. A person practices as a "principal" by being (a) a registered architect as defined above and (b) the person in charge of the organization's architectural practice, either alone or with other registered architects. The EPC: A Resource Designed For You Launched in 2004 and updated in 2009, the EPC is a tool for students, interns, and ARE candidates designed to provide activities and exercises that merge academic research and practical application. It can be used to gain experience in areas that you need additional exposure to or to study for the Architect Registration Examination^® (ARE^®). Developed jointly by AIA and NCARB, the tool follows the IDP experience requirement and has three levels of activities and exercises: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The work requires emerging professionals to work with seasoned architects. The EPC was designed to: Support interns completing the IDP Encourage emerging professionals to develop practice competence through design excellence and innovation Increase support, involvement, and mentoring for firms, supervisors, and mentors Allow for greater personalization of experience within a reliable structure Create a resource that is stimulating, affordable, flexible, and readily available The resource is free to NCARB Record holders and AIA members. To request an AIA customer number, e-mail your name, address, e-mail, phone number, employer, school, graduation date, and NCARB Record number to idp@aia.org. To learn more about the EPC or to start activities and exercises, go to www.epcompanion.org.	Reminder: IDP Six-Month Rule The Six-Month Rule for IDP reporting went into effect on 1 July 2009 for interns who established an NCARB Record on or after 1 July 2009. The Six-Month Rule will go into effect for all interns on 1 July 2010 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Introducing the IDP Supervisor e-News A great new resource! The IDP Supervisor e-News is a new quarterly electronic newsletter for supervisors. Supervisors can provide interns with the best foundation for their future if they understand the program and give guidance on how to make the most out of it. This newsletter will offer tips and resources that will assist both supervisors and interns in navigating the program. Click here to read the October 2009 IDP Supervisor e-News. Click here to join the mailing list. *NCARB's Professional Conduct* Monograph** Reading NCARB's Professional Conduct monograph and passing the online quiz is now a recognized supplementary education activity for the IDP. The monograph is free for interns (a $150 value) and can be downloaded from your home page in "My NCARB Record." You will receive two minimum training units in Training Area 15 ÂÂ– Office Management upon completion the quiz. Log in to "My NCARB Record" to download the monograph and request a quiz password. Once you have read the monograph and passed the quiz, the units will appear in your e-EVR within four to six weeks. You do not need to submit anything to NCARB. NCARB Near You NCARB staff may be coming to a city near you to answer your questions! 19 November 2009 Build Boston IDP Essentials: The Pathway to Licensure (Session B89) Location: Boston, MA Time: 6:00 p.m. ÂÂ– 7:30 p.m. Presenter: Harry Falconer, AIA, Director, IDP Jonathan Taylor, AIA, MA State Coordinator Bob Dermody, AIA, Educator Coordinator ÂÂ– Roger Williams University Register Here 29 December 2009 - 1 January 2010 AIAS Forum Location: Minneapolis, MN Event Closed to the Public Presenters: Harry Falconer, AIA, Director IDP and Rachel Kros, AIA, Assistant Director, IDP Stay Informed To help you stay up-to-date on the latest news and announcements, subscribe to our other electronic newsletters. Learn about the latest happens on the Architect Registration Examination with ARE e-news. Subscribe today. Also, check NCARB out on the web at: Follow us on Twitter today! Add our Facebook Page to your news feed. Click here for more information.
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