IDAS’s education requirements for Provisional and Registered membership levels are going up.

Applications with an Associate Degree (60 Credit hours) in Interior Design who graduate prior to December 31, 2012 will be accepted by IDAS until December 31, 2015 (NCIDQ Route 4)
Applicants with a non-CIDA accredited degree who graduate prior to December 31, 2016 will be accepted by IDAS until December 31, 2021 (NCIDQ Route 2)
After 2021, only applicants who graduate with CIDA accredited Interior Design degrees after January 1, 2017 will be accepted (NCIDQ Route 1)

Download the Education standards chart on the right hand side for more information.

For more information on CIDA accredited Interior Design programs visit www.accredit-id.org
For more information on NCIDQ Routes visit www.ncidq.org

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Membership Information

IDAS is a resource demonstrating leadership, innovation and integrity in the development and promotion of interior design and self-regulation through public education, networking, mentoring and growth in members. The vision of IDAS is to evolve interior design as an independent and definitive profession within the industry and the province.

IDAS has number of membership categories for practicing professionals

A Registered Professional Member of IDAS has achieved a combination of seven years design education and professional experience and successfully completed the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) examination. Individuals who were grandfathered into the Association may also be included in the membership category.

If a member has met all the requirements for Registered Membership they are legally able to use the title “Interior Designer and or IDAS”

A Provisional Member of IDAS has graduated from a recognized interior design program, is actively involved in the field of interior design and acquiring work experience necessary for the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications examination. May use designation ‘Provisional IDAS’.
Once the seven year combined education and experience requirement has been met, a provisional member has four years to successfully complete the NCIDQ exam.

A Retired Member of IDAS has been a Registered Professional member and has retired permanently from the work force. May use designation ‘Retired IDAS’.

An Out of Province Member of IDAS has met the qualifications for registered membership but resides outside the Province of Saskatchewan and does not practice in the province. May use designation ‘Out of Province IDAS’.

A Student member of IDAS must be a part or full time student attending a College or University that offers a certificate, diploma or degree in Interior Design and will ultimately be eligible to become NCIDQ certified. May use designation ‘Student IDAS’.

Registered and Provisional members must carry professional liability insurance and as well as fulfill association requirements for professional development and education to be considered members in good standing.

Membership Benefits

REGISTERED MEMBERSHIP

Registered Professional members of IDAS have achieved a combination of seven years design education and professional experience and successfully completed the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) examination. Individuals who were grandfathered into the Association when the Title’s Act was passed (1997) may also be included in this membership category.
Professional Recognition

Enhances a member’s professional status; Registered Professional members of IDAS may exclusively use the legislated title and designation ‘Interior Designer’.
Lobbying/ liaison with the Government of Saskatchewan in the areas of MOU, education and legislation.
Liaison with allied design and related professionals in the Province of Saskatchewan;
IDAS has representatives involved with NCIDQ, Construction Specifications Canada, Saskatchewan Construction Association, Design Council of Saskatchewan, U of R Senate and U of S Senate.

Insurance Package

Professional Liability Error and Omission Insurance is a requirement of membership in IDAS. You will receive the opportunity to participate in the IDC group insurance program at a greatly reduced cost, as compared to buying individually. Minimum Insurance coverage includes $250,000 for liability and $250,000 for errors & omissions. Automobile and home packages are also available.

Professional & Educational Development

In 2006, IDAS implemented a mandatory Professional Development Program. Professional development and educational sessions are offered on a regular basis in the form of seminars, conferences and lunch & learns that may award accredited continuing education units.
Gain CEU (Continuing Educational Units) at reduced rates to further your educational learning. Access to programs offered by our industry partners. The variety of learning opportunities are endless.
Gain education and product knowledge from monthly “Lunch & Learns”.
Meet with other designers regularly to exchange information and processes.

Direct Membership Benefits

Eligible to use an IDAS stamp for design drawings.
Opportunities to network at continuing education seminars, community and social functions.
Opportunity to list on the IDAS website.
Receive a membership package on a jump drive; a personalized membership plaque,
Receive yearly updates to the members directories
www.idas.ca; our website information is continually updated.
Opportunity to participate in our mentor-ship program; registered members support provisional members working towards professional status.
Opportunity to list as a Registered Member in the yellow pages under IDAS
Exposure to job opportunities
Opportunity to participate and market your talents in Design Council of Saskatchewan – Design Week and Awards of Excellence.

Provincial Association Involvement

In conjunction with the continuing education requirements, IDAS has included association participation as part of the mandatory Professional Development Program. Opportunity to be involved in a variety of volunteer activities designed to promote the profession.
Opportunity to affect association practices by voicing your opinion & voting on motions.
Opportunity to participate in Executive and Committee positions which support IDAS and offer an opportunity to network.
Opportunity to attend the Annual General Meetings of the IDAS.

PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Provisional members of IDAS have graduated from a recognized interior design program, are actively involved in the field of interior design and acquiring work experience necessary for the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications examination.

Once the seven year combined education and experience requirement has been met, a provisional member has four years to successfully complete the NCIDQ exam.

Pre – Professional Recognition

Enhances a member’s status; Provisional members of IDAS may use the designation ‘Provisional IDAS’
Lobbying/ liaison with the Government of Saskatchewan in the areas of MOU, education and legislation.
Liaison with allied design and related professionals in the Province of Saskatchewan;
IDAS has representatives involved with NCIDQ, Construction Specifications Canada, Saskatchewan Construction Association, Design Council of Saskatchewan, U of R Senate and U of S Senate.

Insurance Package

Professional Liability Error and Omission Insurance is a requirement of membership in IDAS. You will receive the opportunity to participate in the IDC group insurance program at a greatly reduced cost, as compared to buying individually. Minimum Insurance coverage includes $250,000 for liability and $250,000 for errors & omissions. Automobile and home packages are also available.

Support for Council of Interior Design Qualifications Examination

IDAS offers a mentor-ship program – A registered or retired member of IDAS is matched with a provisional member to work with and advise on experience, career objectives and any issue of concern.
IDAS recommends recent graduates participate in the Interior Design Experience Program (IDEP) as they complete their work experience. This program is administered by NCIDQ and is a monitored and documented program that ensures a broad base of training and experience or learning.
IDAS committees in Regina and Saskatoon offer support through co-ordination of study sessions, availability of educational material and review of exam qualifications and application submissions to NCIDQ
IDAS is a voting member of NCIDQ

Professional & Educational Development

In 2006, IDAS implemented a mandatory Professional Development Program. Professional development and educational sessions are offered on a regular basis in the form of seminars, conferences and lunch and learns that may award accredited continuing education units.
Gain CEU (Continuing Educational Units) at reduced rates to further your educational learning. Access to programs offered by our industry partners. The variety in learning opportunities are endless.
Gain education and product knowledge from monthly “Lunch & Learns”.
Meet with other designers regularly to exchange information and processes.

Direct Membership Benefits

Opportunities to network at continuing education seminars, community and social functions.
Opportunity to list on our provincial website.
Receive a membership package on a jump drvie and a personalized membership certificate
Receive yearly updates to the members
www.idas.ca; our website information is continually updated.
Opportunity to list as a Provisional Member in the yellow pages under IDAS
Exposure to job opportunities
Opportunity to participate and market your talents in Design Council of Saskatchewan – Design Week and Awards of Excellence.

Provincial Association Involvement

In conjunction with the continuing education requirements, IDAS has included association participation as part of the mandatory Professional Development Program. Opportunity to be involved in a variety of volunteer activities designed to promote the profession.
Opportunity to participate in committee positions which assists the IDAS Executive.
Opportunity to affect association practices by voicing your opinion.
Opportunity to attend the Annual General Meetings of the IDAS.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

A student member of IDAS must be a part or full time student attending a College or University that offers a certificate, diploma or degree in Interior Design and will ultimately be eligible to become NCIDQ certified.

Recognition

Student members of IDAS may use designation ‘Student IDAS’
Establish a valuable affiliation with other designers and design associations both provincially and nationally.
Gain knowledge and ideas from IDAS newsletter, events, activities and website.

Professional & Educational Development

Attend CEU (Continuing Educational Units) at reduced rates to further your educational learning.
Gain education and product knowledge from monthly “Lunch & Learns”.
Meet with other designers regularly to exchange information and processes.

Direct Membership Benefits

Receive a membership package with information binder and association directory
Receive yearly updates to the members.
Receive quarterly IDAS newsletters – the newsletter is IDAS’s conduit of information to members on association activities, trends, issues and events.
www.idas.ca; our website information is continually updated.
Exposure to job opportunities

Provincial Association Involvement

Opportunity to participate in a variety of volunteer activities designed to promote the profession.
Opportunity to participate in committee positions which assists the IDAS Executive.
Opportunity to affect association practices by voicing your opinion.
Opportunity to attend the Annual General Meetings of the IDAS

INTERIOR DESIGNERS OF CANADA: IDC

IDAS is a member organization of IDC. In turn, all Registered & Provisional members of IDAS are members of IDC.

IDC provides support and benefits to its members in a number of ways, including the following:

Communications (quarterly magazine, monthly newsletter, website)
Professional Development (seminars, tours, online tracking system)
Events (social/networking, charitable/community)
Access to opportunities brought to the attention of IDC
Access to DesignFind, the Association’s public referral service
Membership Directory
Information and resources provided by industry
Networking opportunities in local communities
Advocacy at all levels of government on behalf of profession
Advocacy on Code issues and other issues affecting business owners

For a comprehensive listing of all of IDC’s functions, visit http://www.idcanada.org/english/about-us/what-we-do.html