I've searched google, archinect forums, etc. but can't seem to find an answer to this question. Perhaps it is too obvious to warrant discussion, but in reporting AXP/IDP hours, is it standard to leave out hours spent training in the firm? I've spent a number of hours for the past few weeks training in Revit, firm standards, etc. None of those hours go towards AXP/IDP because they are not specific to a project or running a firm, correct?
SpatialSojourner
Jul 21, 16 9:49 pm
Not every hour worked will equal an AXP/IDP hour. When reporting hours, if you think an hour could go into multiple categories, I'd try to keep the categories as even as possible so you don't end up after three years of experience and missing a lot in one category, which could get you stuck (less so now than before)
georgiab
Jul 22, 16 12:45 pm
Thanks for the responseI was thinking this was the case. As a follow-up, for states (like CA, NY) that require 3-5 years of experience, do they only count AXP/IDP hours? In other words, if not all of your hours fit neatly into one of those 6 categories, will you actually be working more like 4-6 years before you're licensed? If so, is there a way to record those additional non-AXP-applicable hours to some other category in the program?
Thought I had scoured the NCARB website - my mistake. Thanks!
Everyday Intern
Jul 22, 16 2:33 pm
Note that that is how NCARB tracks those hours and applies them to the years of experience requirements for various jurisdictions. The actual jurisdiction may require something else. Always best to check with the jurisdiction rather than just trust NCARB.
nicholass817
Jul 23, 16 9:02 am
Training in Revit would count toward something....SD/DD/CDs? You are learning how to use the tools necessary to put together these types of drawings. I also tend to disagree with SpatialSojourner, unless you are doing some sort of work that is absolutely not related to architecture or construction you should be able to report every hour worked.
A.I.
Jul 24, 16 1:00 am
Ask the supervisor at your firm if they think it should count. After all, they are signing off on them right? If they think it should count, then let it be so.
Faramarz Manteghi
Jun 7, 17 7:42 pm
Does working as plan examiner in a city qualify for AXP hours?
Thanks,
thisisnotmyname
Jun 8, 17 4:46 pm
Maybe. Is there a registered architect in the office overseeing your work?
Archlandia
Jun 8, 17 2:05 am
Ask your mentor/supervisor, they will work something out with you
thisisnotmyname
Jun 8, 17 4:45 pm
Learning the software used to make is architectural documents is clearly the on-the-job architectural training AXP is supposed to be about. Absolutely count the hours. AXP is something you should strive to complete as soon as possible.
I've searched google, archinect forums, etc. but can't seem to find an answer to this question. Perhaps it is too obvious to warrant discussion, but in reporting AXP/IDP hours, is it standard to leave out hours spent training in the firm? I've spent a number of hours for the past few weeks training in Revit, firm standards, etc. None of those hours go towards AXP/IDP because they are not specific to a project or running a firm, correct?
Not every hour worked will equal an AXP/IDP hour. When reporting hours, if you think an hour could go into multiple categories, I'd try to keep the categories as even as possible so you don't end up after three years of experience and missing a lot in one category, which could get you stuck (less so now than before)
Thanks for the responseI was thinking this was the case. As a follow-up, for states (like CA, NY) that require 3-5 years of experience, do they only count AXP/IDP hours? In other words, if not all of your hours fit neatly into one of those 6 categories, will you actually be working more like 4-6 years before you're licensed? If so, is there a way to record those additional non-AXP-applicable hours to some other category in the program?
http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP2-Experience-Categories-Areas/Years-of-Experience.aspx
Thought I had scoured the NCARB website - my mistake. Thanks!
Note that that is how NCARB tracks those hours and applies them to the years of experience requirements for various jurisdictions. The actual jurisdiction may require something else. Always best to check with the jurisdiction rather than just trust NCARB.
Training in Revit would count toward something....SD/DD/CDs? You are learning how to use the tools necessary to put together these types of drawings. I also tend to disagree with SpatialSojourner, unless you are doing some sort of work that is absolutely not related to architecture or construction you should be able to report every hour worked.
Ask the supervisor at your firm if they think it should count. After all, they are signing off on them right? If they think it should count, then let it be so.
Does working as plan examiner in a city qualify for AXP hours?
Thanks,
Maybe. Is there a registered architect in the office overseeing your work?
Ask your mentor/supervisor, they will work something out with you
Learning the software used to make is architectural documents is clearly the on-the-job architectural training AXP is supposed to be about. Absolutely count the hours. AXP is something you should strive to complete as soon as possible.