AIA Iowa #A203. NCARB & You: IDP, ARE, & Certification Course Number. Ryan Misner, AIA, NCARB October 15, 2015

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1 AIA Iowa #A203 NCARB & You: IDP, ARE, & Certification Course Number Ryan Misner, AIA, NCARB October 15, 2015

2 Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-aia members are available upon request. CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. This course is registered with AIA

3 Copyright Materials This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without written permission of the speaker is prohibited. The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards 2015

4 Course Description NCARB will present on a range of licensure topics relevant to students, interns, supervisors, architects, and people in the architecture profession. The presentation will review the steps necessary to achieve licensure to become an architect and other programs to get the most out of your career in architecture. Topics will include: Background of NCARB The entities involved in the licensure process How to progress successfully through the Intern Development Program (IDP) What to expect with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE ) Recent changes to NCARB programs Value of the NCARB Certificate

5 Learning Objectives At the end of the this course, participants will be able to: 1. Identify recent and upcoming changes to requirements of the Intern Development Program. 2. Identify the requirements for completing the IDP and the ARE, and for becoming licensed. 3. Identify professional tools and resources available. 4. Recognize the importance of career planning.

6 NCARB & YOU: IDP, ARE, & CERTIFICATION

7 We Facilitate Licensure Experience Education Examination Licensure

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9 Design Your Career

10 My NCARB Create new account - or - login to your NCARB Record through My NCARB

11 What Does It Cost? $ NCARB Record Application Fee Includes: Three year service period First transmittal to begin the ARE Student Payment Option $ Initial Application Fee if in school (or within six months of graduation) $ Balance Due upon transmittal of an NCARB Record to a jurisdiction to sit for the ARE $75.00 Annual Renewal Fee (After three-year service period)

12 EDUCATION NAAB-Accredited Degree Program

13 The Education Guidelines

14 EXPERIENCE Intern Development Program (IDP)

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16 IDP Eligibility Date High School Graduation As of December 16 th, 2013

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19 Reporting Requirement 8 MONTHS 5 YEARS

20 IDP Basics Supervisors Control over and knowledge of your work Personal contact Standard of Care Certifies experience in most settings Mentors Optional advisor for professional development Licensed in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction Can certify some supplemental experience You can have multiple mentors

21 To earn experience in settings A or O and certain opportunities within S you must be paid.

22 Experience Setting S Design or construction-related employment Leadership and service Additional opportunities: Community-based design center/collaborative CSI certification: CCS & CCCA Design competitions Emerging Professional s Companion (EPC) NCARB s Professional Conduct monograph Site visit with mentor

23 Reporting Experience

24 EXAMINATION Architect Registration Examination (ARE )

25 ARE Divisions Administered By Year 7,127 33,035 3,719 50,440 FY15 ARE Statistics July 1, 2014 June 30, 2015

26 3, days 17.3 years 2.27 FY15 ARE Statistics July 1, 2014 June 30, 2015

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28 ARE 4.0 Community

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30 ARE 4.0 Divisions Programming Planning & Practice 85 MC Questions Site Zoning Structural Systems 125 MC Questions Structural Layout Site Planning & Design 65 MC Questions Site Grading Site Design Building Systems 95 MC Questions Mechanical & Electrical Plan Schematic Design Interior Layout Building Layout Construction Documents & Services 100 MC Questions Building Section Building Design & Construction Systems 85 MC Questions Accessibility/Ramp Stair Design Roof Plan

31 Fees to Take the ARE The cost to develop and administer the ARE is heavily subsidized by other NCARB programs and services. Cost of the ARE (7 divisions): $1,470 Individual divisions: $210 Retakes: $210

32 International Delivery London Abu Dhabi Hong Kong Cost of the ARE (7 divisions): $2,170 Individual divisions: $310 Retakes: $310

33 Key Policies Rolling Clock A division score of PASS remains valid for five years. Retest A candidate must wait 60 days after a failed division to retest on that same division but can only test up to 3 times per running year.

34 Key Policies Rescheduling By 12:00 noon ET 0-3 business days prior: Not permitted 4-15 days business days prior: $80 rescheduling fee 16 business days prior: $60 rescheduling fee Saturday and Sunday are not considered business days.

35 NCARB Record ARE Tab

36 Exam Results and History

37 Score Reports

38 Score Description

39 What s Next?

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41 ARE 5.0 Divisions SIX NEW DIVISIONS OF ARE 5.0: Practice Management Project Management Programming & Analysis Project Planning & Design Project Development & Documentation Construction & Evaluation Retiring Vignettes Adding New Item Types There is no prescribed order

42 Transition Management Dual Delivery At least 18 months ARE 4.0 retires June 30, 2018 Self Transition Maximize your credits in ARE 5.0 You decide when to transition to ARE 5.0 Or you can keep testing in ARE 4.0 One-way transition

43 The Credit Model PASS CREDIT CREDIT CREDIT CREDIT PASS PASS

44 Transition Calculator (Fall 2015) Built into your NCARB Record Item Type Development Volunteer writers add to the Item Bank Test Strategically ARE 5.0 Policies (Early 2016) Number of times, testing time, and cost ARE 5.0 Exam Guides (Mid 2016) Division content

45 MOBILITY NCARB Certification

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47 NCARB Certificate Requirements Examination Registration Experience Education

48 Alternatives for Certification Broadly Experienced Architects (BEA) Who? U.S. Architects Active license in one NCARB jurisdiction Non NAAB-Accredited degree Foreign Architects (new in 2016) Who? Foreign Architects Foreign license Complete IDP Not subject to the reporting requirement Complete the ARE Result: NCARB continues to review this program and plans on updating this process in the near future.

49 Your Most Powerful Tools

50 Architect Licensing Advisors For a complete list of advisors in your area, please visit ncarb.org

51 Join the Facebook.com/ncarb Youtube.com/ncarborg Join our LinkedIn Group ARE Community on Google+

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53 Questions? First point of Contact: NCARB Customer Service 202/ Iowa Professional Licensing Bureau: Architectural Examining Board Lori SchraderBachar 515/ Ryan Misner, AIA, NCARB Assistant Director, Examination Development & Research

54 This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Course AIA Iowa