Right of Way Professional Career Path

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1 Right of Way Professional Career Path Right of Way Professional (RWP) Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) Right of Way Agent (RWA) Associate Right of Way Professional (ARWP) Generalist International Right of Way Association South Vermont Avenue, Building A, Suite 100 Gardena, California Page 1 of 7

2 IRWA s Career Path for Right of Way Professionals: 2010 RWA 40 units 2 year degree/alternate 1 year experience 40 units beginning courses ARWP 8 (cumulative) 2 year degree/alternate 2 years experience 4 beginning or intermediate courses 5 year cycle 8 CE units (courses, conferences or seminars) courses RWP 144 units (cumulative) 2 year degree/alternate 3 years experience 56 units beginning, intermediate or advanced courses 5 year cycle 24 CE units (courses, conferences or seminars) 16 units courses SR/WA 20 (cumulative) BA/BS or international equivalent/alternate 5 years experience 64 units intermediate or advanced courses Capstone 5 year cycle 48 CE units (courses, conferences or seminars) 16 units courses Page 2 of 7

3 CAREER PATH FOR RIGHT OF WAY PROFESSIONALS Certification and Designation Overview. Right of Way Agent Certification The Right of Way Agent has a minimum of a two year degree or met in lieu requirements; has a minimum of one year of experience; has completed 40 units in beginning courses in IRWA approved courses or has demonstrated knowledge through challenging the exams of the courses; and has taken in an IRWA ethics course. Associate Right of Way Professional Certification The Associate Right of Way Professional has achieved the Right of Way Agent certification or met the qualifications; has a minimum of two years of experience; has completed 8 in beginning, or intermediate IRWA approved courses or has demonstrated knowledge through challenging the exams of the beginning courses; and has taken in an IRWA ethics course (within the past 5 years). The Associate Right of Way Professional recertifies every 5 years by completing 24 units Continuing (earned through a combination of ethics, IRWA approved courses, conferences and seminars) in each recertification cycle. Right of Way Professional Certification The Right of Way Professional has previously earned the Associate Right of Way Professional certification or met qualifications; has a minimum of three years of experience; has completed 144 units in beginning, intermediate or advanced IRWA approved courses or has demonstrated knowledge through challenging the exams of the beginning courses; and has taken in an IRWA ethics course (within the past 5 years). The Right of Way Professional recertifies every 5 years by completing 4 of Continuing (earned through a combination of ethics, IRWA approved courses, conferences and seminars) in each recertification cycle. SR/WA Designation: The Senior Right of Way Professional has previously earned the Right of Way Professional certification or met qualifications; has a minimum of a university degree or met in lieu of requirements; has a minimum of five years of experience; has completed 20 in beginning, intermediate or advanced courses over seven disciplines, has taken in an IRWA ethics course (within the past 5 years) and successfully passed the SR/WA capstone exam. The Senior Right of Way Professional recertifies every 5 years by completing 72 units of Continuing (earned through a combination of ethics, IRWA approved courses, conferences and seminars) in each recertification cycle. Page 3 of 7

4 Right of Way Agent (RWA) Program Year year degree (US) / diploma (CDN) or: Experience to substitute in lieu of 2 years qualifying ROW experience in addition to 1 year below 128 IRWA approved units in addition to those below 1 year ROW experience in any of the following: Administrative Courses: 40 IRWA approved units 32 units Course 100 Electives: beginning any discipline Page 4 of 7 Not required

5 Associate Right of Way Professional (ARWP) Program Year 2010 Right of Way Agent (RWA) or meets qualifications of RWA (40 units) 2 year degree (US) / diploma (CDN) or: Experience to substitute in lieu of 2 years qualifying ROW experience in addition to 2 years below 128 IRWA approved units in addition to those below 2 years ROW experience in any of the following: Administrative Courses: 48 IRWA approved units: 40 units any discipline, not previously applied at RWA level 16 units (maximum) beginning or intermediate 200 series 16 units (maximum) beginning or intermediate 400 series 16 units (maximum) beginning or intermediate 500 series 16 units (maximum) beginning or intermediate 600 series 16 units (maximum) beginning or intermediate 700 series 16 units (maximum) beginning or intermediate 800 series 16 units (maximum) beginning or intermediate 900 series Electives, not previously applied beginning or intermediate any discipline 24 CEU every 5 years Page 5 of 7 8 approved units through courses, conferences or seminars 8 IRWA approved units through courses in any discipline Ethics

6 Right of Way Professional (RWP) Program Year 2010 Associate Right of Way Professional (ARWP) or meets qualifications of ARWP (8) 2 year degree (US) / diploma (CDN) or: Experience to substitute in lieu of 2 years qualifying ROW experience in addition to 3 years below 128 IRWA approved units in addition to those below 3 years ROW experience in any of the following: Courses: 56 IRWA approved units: 40 units any discipline, not previously applied at RWA, or ARWP levels 16 units (maximum) beginning, intermediate or advanced 200 series 16 units (maximum) beginning, intermediate or advanced 400 series 16 units (maximum) beginning, intermediate or advanced 500 series 16 units (maximum) beginning, intermediate or advanced 600 series 16 units (maximum) beginning, intermediate or advanced 700 series 16 units (maximum) beginning, intermediate or advanced 800 series 16 units (maximum) beginning, intermediate or advanced 900 series Electives 16 units not previously applied 16 units beginning, intermediate or advanced any discipline 48 CEU every 5 years 24 approved units through courses, conferences or seminars Page 6 of 7 16 IRWA approved units through courses in any discipline Ethics

7 Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) Program Year 2010 Right of Way Professional (RWP) or meets qualifications of RWP (144 units) BA/BS (US) / University degree (CDN) or: Experience to substitute 4 years qualifying ROW experience in addition to 5 years below 256 IRWA approved units in addition to those below 2 year degree (US) / diploma (CDN) plus: 2 years qualifying ROW experience in addition to 5 years below or, 128 IRWA approved units in addition to those below CAPL or AAPL plus 2 years qualifying ROW experience in addition to 5 years below or, 128 IRWA approved units in addition to those below 5 years ROW experience in any of the following: Courses 64 IRWA approved units: 40 units multi-discipline, not previously applied at RWA, ARWP, or RWP levels 16 units (maximum) intermediate or advanced 200 series 16 units (maximum) intermediate or advanced 400 series 16 units (maximum) intermediate or advanced 500 series 16 units (maximum) intermediate or advanced 600 series 16 units (maximum) intermediate or advanced 700 series 16 units (maximum) intermediate or advanced 800 series 16 units (maximum) intermediate or advanced 900 series Electives 24 units not previously applied 24 units intermediate or advanced any discipline Capstone 72 CEU every 5 years 48 approved units through courses, conferences or seminars Page 7 of 7 16 IRWA approved units through courses in any discipline Ethics