PATH TO AKBD CERTIFICATION FOR NKBA ENDORSED PROGRAMS STUDENTS
About the AKBD exam:
The AKBD academic exam is the qualifying exam for AKBD certification, and serves as the academic exam for both the CKD and CBD certification exams. It is a three-hour, multiple-choice exam based on the nine newly published manuals in the Professional Resource Library The new content in these books will become the basis for NKBA's certification exams-beginning on March 10, 2007.
Eligibility
1. Enrolled as an NKBA Member
2. Graduation from a certificate/diploma/degree program that is endorsed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association
3. Completion of a 160-hour internship in the kitchen/bath industry
4. Submission to NKBA of a completed and signed Graduation Verification form
5. Completion of the NKBA AKBD® Prep Course (Optional)
6. Completion of Special Project (Optional)
Registration for the Certification exam:
1. Choose an exam date and exam site. View exam dates and exam sites in the University section of the NKBA web site www.nkba.org
2. Complete and sign the Application for Certification as an Associate Kitchen & Bathroom Designer (AKBD) at least 10 weeks prior to the examination date with the following:
- Application Fee (non refundable) $50.00
- Exam Registration Fee: $150.00
- 2 completed AKBD Professional Affidavit Forms
- Exam Registration Form for AKBD Certification
After the exam:
1. NKBA will notify exam candidate of success or failure
2. Successful candidates will be sent an invoice for their certification maintenance fee of $100 and any applicable membership dues. These fees are used to update and monitor the members' certification records and their continuing education (CEU) records.
3. NKBA will issue the certification packet once the applicable fees are received. The certification packet, which includes the AKBD certificate and information on the Continuing Education Unit program.
Maintaining Your Certification
1. NKBA Membership is a mandatory requirement. As an active certified member, you will be required to pay annual membership dues, and an annual $100 certification fee
2. Certified NKBA Members are required to complete 10 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle.
AFFILIATED SCHOOL PROGRAM BIOS AND CONTACT INFO
- OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALIS - Located 90 Miles south of Portland in Corvallis, Oregon, a college town with a population of 50,000.
 Undergraduate Studies in Interior Design
Interior Design involves the diverse business of creating peoples' immediate physical environment. Interior designers plan and furnish the interiors of homes, public buildings and commercial establishments. They analyze clients' needs and requirements, lay out space, prepare working drawings and specify interior finishes and furniture. They also specify appropriate heating, cooling and lighting plans, prepare budgets and construction contracts; and supervise the installation of the design project. The OSU Interior Design program is endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association; graduates may apply to sit for the Certified Kitchen Designer and/or Certified Bath Designer examinations.
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Undergraduate Studies in Housing Studies
http://www.hhs.oregonstate.edu/dhe/undergraduate/housing.html
 The housing industry is a dynamic, competitive, interrelated business offering many exciting careers. A degree in Housing Studies from Oregon State University opens the door to a wide variety of positions. You might choose employment with a builder or manufactured housing company as a residential designer or project manager, or work in the remodeling business as a kitchen and bath designer or project manager. You might choose to work in a financial institution as a loan processor or underwriter. You might work with a government or non-profit organization to provide housing for people with low income or special needs. You could analyze the energy efficiency of homes. Or, you might become a space planner, housing manager, or drafts person. The Housing Studies program is endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). That means that after you work in the kitchen and/or bath industry for three years, you will be eligible to take exams to become a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and/or a Certified Bathroom Designer (CBD).
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Oregon State University
Department of Design & Human Environment
224 Milam Hall
Corvallis, OR
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4 Year Program
BS Housing Studies (180 credits)
4 Year Program
BS Interior Design (180 credits)
First Endorsed: 1988
Re-endorsed: 2003
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Carmen Steggell, PhD
Associate Professor, Housing Studies Program Coordinator, Graduate Program Coordinator
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Faculty
College of Health and Human Sciences
Oregon State University
328 Milam Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-5101
Phone: 541-737-0995
Fax: 541-737-0993
E-mail: carmen.steggell@oregonstate.edu
Vitae Documents
Steggell-Carmen. PDF
Research Interests
Scholarly work is focused in affordable housing and housing for the aging population. Examples of recent and current projects include the impact of residence-installed technologies on older adults' well being; development of curriculum directed to low-income and at-risk renters and first-time homebuyers; impacts of the implementation of municipal rental housing codes; post-occupancy evaluation of residential environments.
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- PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ROCK CREEK
Design/Build Remodeling
This option offers coursework in building construction and interior design with an emphasis on kitchen and bath remodeling and design. The courses focus on hands-on residential construction practices, basic interior design principles and kitchen and bath design and drafting. This broad based curriculum opens the door to a wide variety of careers in the remodeling, kitchen and bath industry. Students participate in an on-the-job internship upon completion of the 88 classroom credits. Students also participate in professional organizations, competitions, and a variety of field trips to further enhance their training and knowledge. This program uses training materials supplied and supported by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), and follows NKBA Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines in building construction and design coursework.
Graduates would pursue becoming a certified kitchen designer (CKD) and a certified bath designer (CBD) while working in the industry. BCT is currently supported by the NKBA. Students graduating with a BCT Design/Build Remodeling option (certificate or degree) can take the NKBA Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer exam.
Career Description
This option allows students to choose from a wide variety of positions in the remodeling and kitchen and bath industry. A graduate might work as a kitchen or bath designer, remodeler, cabinet installer, project superintendent, project manager, estimator, or showroom and sales associate for a remodeling company or kitchen and bath design/build firm. Graduates might also work for wholesale or retail distributors of products used in the kitchen and bath industry such as cabinets, solid surface, appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures. Job descriptions in this area include sales representatives, manufacturers representatives, showroom managers and installers. With experience, motivated graduates may own and operate their own design/build remodeling company.
Portland Community College
Rock Creek Campus 7/210
P O Box 19000
Portland, OR 97280
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2 Year Program
Design/Build Remodeling Certificate (88 credits)
2 Year Program
Design/Build Remodeling Degree (104 credits)
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Spencer Hinkle, CKD
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Rock Creek Campus
Building 7 Room 210
Phone: 503-614-7405
Email: shinkle@pcc.edu
20 years experience in the remodeling and cabinetry industry. He recently authored a Construction Mathematics book that is used as a textbook at PCC and other schools. He received the Staff Excellence Award in 1998 from US Bank and Portland Community College, Educator of the Year Award in 2004 from the Oregon Building Congress and the Galbraith Award in 2006 from Portland Community College. Spencer is a certified kitchen designer; he earned a two-year degree in Building Construction Technology from PCC and a Bachelor of Art from the University of South Florida.
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- PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SYLVANIA
Faculty coordinator
Amanda D. Ferroggiaro
Faculty, Interior Design
Portland Community College
Sylvania Campus, ST-208
amanda.ferroggiaro1@pcc.edu
President
Mike Sauer
ms_design@comcast.net
Vice President
Amanda Swanson
amanda.swanson1@pcc.edu
Secretary
Vany Kong
vannykong05@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Kat Powell
katpowell@spencerfrances.com
What is an NKBA Endorsed Program?
NKBA Endorsed Programs provide a curriculum that develops a student's knowledge and skills to successfully work in the kitchen and bath industry and prepare for the NKBA certification exams. NKBA's Endorsed Program was created to serve the professional needs of the industry and ensure consistent, quality education for students who desire to become kitchen/bathroom design professionals.
A college applying for NKBA endorsement must demonstrate that it meets NKBA's educational requirements. These requirements represent the basis of a program that the NKBA considers essential for quality education. Each student must complete classroom work and supervised internships, which will enhance and extend the classroom experiences and ensure that they have fulfilled the minimum student competencies.
What type of degrees and curriculum are offered?
NKBA has 4-year degree, 2-year degree and even 1-year certificate programs in both large and small schools. There are programs that are exclusive to kitchen & bath design and programs that incorporate additional expertise, such as interior design, housing and construction
NKBA Student Membership Benefits!
The National Kitchen & Bath Association promotes interaction between students and professionals. NKBA professional members volunteer to mentor students, serve as advisors to educational programs and sponsor a variety of student activities including career days, competitions, outings and local chapter meetings. The kitchen and bath industry realizes the value to students of practical industry experience and provides these valuable experiences to their student members.
As a Student Member of NKBA you can take advantage of numerous members-only benefits for less than 10¢ per day. Education is just the beginning.
- Students graduating from an NKBA Endorsed Program are qualified to apply immediately for the Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) certification exam. AKBD certification is the first step to becoming a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) or Certified Bath Designer (CBD) upon completion of the educational requirements. Non-Endorsed Program students may apply to take the AKBD exam after one year of professional experience.
- And don't forget the member discount on the study guides and manuals you'll need to help you prepare and the special registration discount for the AKBD prep course!
- The NKBA Student Center web page is a treasure trove of information. Post a question on the message board, look for a scholarship or design competition, find a NKBA Endorsed Program and NKBA Student Chapter in your area, get career advice, post your resume, check out available jobs or internships or update your member record. It's a great way to connect with other students and professionals in the industry.
- Embarking on a career in the kitchen and bath industry is a lot easier with contacts. Students can rub elbows with industry professionals at local Chapter meetings and at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS). Students enjoy a substantial discount on the K/BIS registration fee.
- A subscription to NKBA's quarterly magazine Profiles is included with your membership. It informs members of Association activities, industry news and trends. You'll also receive a copy of Better Homes and Gardens' Special Interest Publication, Kitchen and Bath Ideas, the new Official Consumer Publication of the NKBA.
Finally, you are able to attend the monthly meetings of the Columbia River Chapter Association where you will have the opportunity to learn through our educational programs and meet professionals working in all areas of kitchen & bath design and remodeling. You can get further information about joining our chapter by contacting: Karen Sedwick, VP of Membership- Karen@squaredealremodel.com.
LINKS
National: students@nkba.org
Columbia River Chapter NKBA
Karen Sedwick, VP of membership- karen@squaredealremodel.com
For more news and information about our student programs and student related events in the area please visit our student news page.
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