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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 06:13 pm |
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| With regard to IDP, can I volunteer my time (no compensation) to an organization and still count it towards my IDP time? I am hoping to use it towards the overall 700 credit hours and time working directly under an architect. I have looked through the requirements and it appears as long as my supervisor is a registered architect and I meet the time requirements this is feasible. I know there are certain State laws that require employees to be paid, but was unsure how this might work from NCARBs point of view. I am in Virginia, any thoughts are appreciated.
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 06:26 pm |
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If you meet the duration requirements (currently a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks for no less than 35 hours per week, or 6 consecutive months for no less than 20 hours per week) http://www.ncarb.org/idp/trainingsettings.html#duration) then you can conceivably use this in category E : experience (other than that noted above) in activities involving the design and construction of the built environment (such as analysis of existing buildings, planning, programming, design of interior space, review of technical submissions, engaging in building construction activities, and the like) when under the direct supervision1 of a person experienced in the activity.
There's a cap of 117 units in that category.
This probably won't count in category A because that category requires not only supervision by a licensed architect but also that the organization's practice (a) is in the charge of a person practicing as a principal and (b) encompasses the comprehensive practice of architecture, including each of the training areas.
There are additional requirements here: http://www.ncarb.org/idp/trainingsettings.html
be sure to read the footnotes.
NCARB routinely rejects experience when they know that it was earned in a consultant setting - i.e. not as a true employee - so they may put up similar roadblocks to an all-volunteer situation if they are made aware of that status.Last edited on Mon Oct 6th, 2008 07:50 pm by FinitoCompleto
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 06:47 pm |
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| Thanks for the quick response. I suppose the situation could be a bit tricky. I have about 500 credits done already under an R.A. The "volunteer" work would actually be for an Architect who does primarily pro-bono work. Thus the need for myself to supplement my income through other endeavors. I would prefer not to have to continue in my current situation until I hit the 117 credit remainder for "other" experience.
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 06:54 pm |
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If you are working enough hours that you hit the minimum durations, are working in this architect's firm, and if this architect has a legitimate firm, then if he signs as your supervisor you're not really likely to have problems unless you specifically point out to NCARB that you're "working for free"...
You should of course make sure that the architect meets your state's regulations. There are people on this forum who have cleared NCARB's hurdles just fine only to find that their state rejects some or all of their internship experience because an in-state firm is not properly registered, incorporated, or whatever is required in their state (this seems to happen most frequently in NY.) Some states use new license applications and internship info as a source of information on firms operating illegally in their state (i.e. revenue from fines.)
So check out the firm's status, the employer's license status, and check directly with your state board to determine whether the state's rules for internships vary at all from NCARB's.Last edited on Mon Oct 6th, 2008 07:50 pm by FinitoCompleto
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 07:34 pm |
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Finito-
Good points. Thanks
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