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Introduction to IDP
About IDP
IDP Training
Requirement

When Can I Begin?
Establishing a
Council Record &
Fees

Training Settings:
Maximum Units
Allowed

Required Direct
Supervision

Required Duration
IDP Training Areas
and Core
Competencies

Supplementary
Education
Conditions

Applying for the ARE
IDP Frequently
Asked Questions

IDP Timeline
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IDP e-News
November 2007
June 2007


IDP Guidelines
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IDP TU Workbook
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Verification Form

Transcript
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You must acquire 700 training units to satisfy the IDP training requirement. One training unit equals eight hours of acceptable activity in a given training area. The following chart lists the IDP training categories and areas and the required training units for each.

 
   
Category A:
Design & Construction Documents

Minimum Training Units Required

1. Programming
10
2. Site and Environmental Analysis
10
3. Schematic Design
15
4. Engineering Systems Coordination
15
5. Building Cost Analysis
10
6. Code Research
15
7. Design Development
40
8. Construction Documents
135
9. Specifications & Materials Research
15
10. Document Checking & Coordination
10
Total Training Units Required 
350*

*This total includes the 275 minimum units required, plus
75 additional training units that must be earned in any of
the training areas 1-10.

Category B:
Construction Contract Administration

Minimum Training Units Required

11. Bidding & Contract Negotiation 
10
12. Construction Phase—Office
15
13. Construction Phase—Observation
15
Total Training Units Required
70*

*This total includes the 40 minimum training units required,
plus 30 additional training units that must be earned in any
of the training areas 11-13.

Category C:
Management

Minimum Training Units Required

14. Project Management
15
15. Office Management
10
Elective Units In This Category 
10
Total Training Units Required
35
Category D:
Related Activities

Minimum Training Units Required

16. Professional and Community Service
10
Other Related Activities
0
Total Training Units Required
10
Total IDP Training Units Required
700*
   

*The required minimum in Categories A, B, C, and D totals 465 training units. The additional 235 training units may be acquired in any of the listed categories.

 
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