Intern Architect Program The Intern Architect Program (IAP) is a national program, which ensures that future Canadian architects are best prepared for possible practice. To facilitate the transition between formal education and architectural registration / licensure – an internship process was put in place. This program ensures that the intern architect gains enough experience to meet recognized standards of practical skill and practice architecture in a way that protects the health and safety of the public. AAPEI administers the program for Island intern architects. All provincial associations require that an intern architect gains a minimum of 5600 hours of work experience in specified areas of architectural practice. The intern architect is responsible for maintaining a continuous record of this work experience in the Canadian Experience Record Book, which is certified by the employer, reviewed with a mentor, and approved by the association. In addition, the intern architect is required to pass the Architect Registration Examinations (ARE) developed by the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards. Further information os available from RAIC.