Document downloads - APC and AssocRICS
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APC guides for assessors and counsellors
The latest 2018 Counsellor guide introduces a mandatory training module. Counsellor training can be online or face to face.
See the Counsellor guide 2018 for details of the new online counsellor module via ARC and on the Assessment Support area of OLA. The Counsellor guide also provides an overview of the counsellor role for all assessment candidates.
This APC Assessor guide is for all APC assessors who have completed RICS assessor training.
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APC pathway guides: Land
The Land pathway guides are a valuable addition to APC candidate support. These documents have been produced by our professional groups to help you understand more about qualifying as an RICS member through your pathway by putting individual competencies into the context of your surveying area and providing sector-specific guidance on each. This includes:
- Environmental surveying
- Geomatics
- Land and resources
- Minerals and waste management
- Planning and development
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APC pathway guides: Construction
The Construction pathway guides are a valuable addition to APC candidate support. These documents have been produced by our professional groups to help you understand more about qualifying as an RICS member through your pathway by putting individual competencies into the context of your surveying area and providing sector-specific guidance on each. This includes:
- Building control
- Building surveying
- Infrastructure
- Project management
- Quantity surveying and construction
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APC pathway guides: Property
The Property pathway guides are a valuable addition to APC candidate support. These documents have been produced by our professional groups to help you understand more about qualifying as an RICS member through your pathway by putting individual competencies into the context of your surveying area and providing sector-specific guidance on each. This includes:
- Commercial real estate
- Corporate real estate
- Facilities management
- Management consultancy
- Personal property/Arts and antiques
- Property finance and investment
- Residential property
- Valuation
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AssocRICS pathway guides: Land
The official RICS Associate pathway guides contain details on the Associate assessment, the mandatory competencies and the technical competencies specific to the pathway. Land pathways include:
- Hydrographic
- Land
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Ethical issues in surveying firms - CEM report (RICS)
Published August 2010
This new research report explores the extent to which differences in approach to ethical issues exist between small and large firms. Engaging with the profession, this research will enable discussion and widen the debate about ethical practices and behaviour right across the surveying profession. -
AssocRICS pathway guides: Construction
The official RICS Associate pathway guides contain details on the Associate assessment, the mandatory competencies and the technical competencies specific to the pathway. Construction pathways include:
- Building control
- Building surveying
- Project management
- Quantity surveying and construction -
Assoc pathway guides: Property
The official RICS Associate pathway guides contain details on the Associate assessment, the mandatory competencies and the technical competencies specific to the pathway. Property pathways include:
- Commercial property management
- Facilities Management
- Residential survey and valuation
- Real estate agency
- Residential property management
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Senior Professional Assessment applicant guide
To encourage greater diversity and recognise career achievement, RICS offers membership specifically designed for senior professionals.
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BIM for beginners
The built environment sector is full of debate about BIM. In these times it is crucial to be clear on the current and future state of BIM.
This document is based on key points from the RICS guidance note 'International BIM implementation guide'. It gives a brief introduction to BIM for those who have yet to work with it. It looks at:
- what BIM is
- the technology behind BIM
- how BIM is used in project delivery and
- the implications of BIM on organisations. -
Candidate guide to video interviews
This guide has been written to assist APC candidates who are taking their final assessment online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Top tips for APC candidates taking video interviews
Author of the APC and AssocRICS channel Christina Hirst has prepared these top tips for APC candidates who are taking their final assessment online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Beyond COVID-19: Reopening of commercial buildings
This document has global applicability and is designed to give support and advice on the preparations and considerations for the reopening of commercial buildings once pandemic lockdown restrictions are lifted.
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Beyond COVID-19: Inspections and visits for non-domestic properties
Recommendations on inspections and visits for non-domestic properties during COVID-19 in England.