How many hours of CPD do I need for APC?
How many hours of CPD do I need for APC?
48 hours
All APC candidates are required to complete a minimum of 48 hours’ CPD every 12 months. Please note that during your interview, part of the discussion will focus on your CPD. If you are undertaking structured training you must complete a minimum of 48 hours per 12 months of structured training.
How do I pass RICS APC?
How to ace your APC
- Organise as many mock interviews as possible.
- Form or join a study group.
- Peer review your case study.
- Structure your CPD and summary of experience.
- Read lots of industry news and make sure you are up to date with market trends.
- You don’t have to answer all the questions.
- Practice your presentation.
What happens if you don’t do CPD?
If the member still fails to comply, it may be necessary to call a formal professional conduct hearing. The outcome of this may involve more serious sanctions (which could include suspension or expulsion) along with the publication of the member’s misconduct.
What counts as CPD hours RICS?
CPD requirements for members Of the 20 hours at least 10 hours must be formal CPD. The remainder can be informal CPD. (For guidance, see below and download examples.) All members must maintain a relevant and current understanding of our professional and ethical standards during a rolling three-year period.
What has changed in the RICS Quarterly Review?
This has been done as part of a drive towards accessibility in RICS publications, ensuring that documents like the Quarterly review are useful and inclusive. As part of the update, the Quarterly review has also been restructured, with some tables removed and others streamlined.
What is the difference between APC and APC structured?
Whereas an APC structured candidate will probably need more hands-on technical support and regular quarterly reviews.
What is the role of a counsellor in RICS?
As a counsellor you play an important role in ensuring that those following the assessments have the experience and potential to fulfil our ethical standards and professional competency requirements to become an RICS qualified professional (MRICS).
What’s new in the October edition of the Quarterly Review?
The October edition of the Quarterly review has been published in a brand-new format. The look has been updated and modernised with easier-to-read fonts, figures and tables. This has been done as part of a drive towards accessibility in RICS publications, ensuring that documents like the Quarterly review are useful and inclusive.
