Course description
Providing you with comprehensive guidance, the APC Prep Day will take you step-by-step through each stage of your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Delivered by our expert trainers who are APC Assessors and Mentors, this course has a unique mix of informative sessions and pathway-based workshops, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate practical training and experience.
Covering each key assessment requirement and offering a valuable chance to seek out advice, the day will provide vital opportunities to develop improved understanding of the APC process: including a live mock interview and opportunities to submit questions or network with delegates and our expert trainers.
Ensure you are ready for the final assessment and closer to becoming RICS qualified by attending this extensive, interactive and insightful day.
Upcoming start dates
Outcome / Qualification etc.
6.00 Hours CPD
Training Course Content
The process – interpretation of the Candidate’s Guide
- Overview of the APC and the Assessment platform
- Terminology, principles and processes including practical advice
Workshop 1: “Getting to know you” workshop
Individual workshop based on specific pathways
- Property & Valuation
- Building Surveying
- Quantity Surveying & Construction
- Project Management
Ethics and standards
- RICS objectives
- Professional and Ethical Standards explained with examples
- Regulating for compliance and the support and guidance available
The APC Case Study
- Outlining the purpose of the APC case study
- Content, format, concepts and principles
- Preparation and points to watch
The APC presentation
- Why a presentation and what is expected of you
- Practical hints and tips to get the message across effectively
- The importance of the APC templates
The Interview – assessors’ expectations
- What are you assessed on?
- Room layout and procedures
- Level of questioning and advice for on the day
Live mock interview
Designed to help you understand the process of the interview, provide you with the type of questions you could be faced with and increase your confidence in preparation for the final interview.
Introduction to workshops
Individual workshop based on specific pathways.
Workshop 2: Competencies
This workshop will focus on:
- Competency levels
- Achieving your goals as set out on page 4 of the Candidate’s guide
- Ethical standards and Ethical scenario
Feedback from the workshops
Good practice checklist to take away and think about – refreshments available during the workshop.
Lifelong learning
- CPD requirements
- Formal and informal CPD learning
- Managing your CPD
- Sources and guidance
Closing remarks and event close
Why choose The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Established for over 150 years
130,000+ qualified and trainee professionals
Training available in 5+ formats
Expenses
£350.00
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
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