APC training programme is the only way through which a candidate can become an MRICS.
The Assessment of Professional Competence is one of the toughest chartership programmes in
the construction industry. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the professional body providing the standard
qualification has a reputation for quality and professionalism in the industry.
The process of acquiring the chartered membership qualification will take a
minimum of 12-24 months depending on training, and the entire process will
usually last between two to three years.
Preparing for Structured Training
Individuals must structure a plan for the
training process to reach the destination of becoming MRICS. Many working
professionals in the industry apply for the MRICS qualifications to advance in
the profession. Candidates who are working in an RICS regulated firm can
apply for the Chartered qualification through the firm. Structuring your
training is one of the obligations that a regulated firm of RICS should do. The
firms should provide training for the APC. The structured training provided by
the firm will help the candidate to develop and grow further in the process.
But many individuals do not work for a regulated firm. However, the candidates
who have applied for the RICS APC process can take assistance from a supervisor
or a counsellor to receive guidance and achieve the qualification. By attending
meetings with a counsellor regularly, the candidate can push forward with the
APC process. Choose a counsellor or supervisor who has the best interest in
your qualification. On the other hand, the Preliminary Review route is for
individuals who already possess a chartered membership status of RICS or
possess more than five years of experience in the field of work.
RICS provides support for the APC
Training
RICS provides guidance and support for the
APC candidates in different ways, some of which are as follows:
APC Candidate Training Plan – The document provided by the institute is specifically designed
to assist the candidate, counsellor and employer in developing a training plan.
In this document, the candidate can record all the activities which are leading
towards the final assessment process. The structuring plan document can help
the candidate to organise the process professionally. It can also help the
candidate to be detailed in the meetings held with a counsellor.
Approved Training centres – The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors also accredits
Coaching Service programmes through online colleges and other training
institutes. The College of Contract Management in the UK is an
accredited service provider delivering the RICS APC Coaching Services through
live online lectures. The college assists the candidate applying for the APC by
assigning an MRICS counsellor, advising on submission reports and preparing
them with a mock interview before attending the final interview with RICS.
