RICS APC 1,000+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS - QUANTITY SURVEYING & CONSTRUCTION - 2022

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In your APC interview, it’s essential to make a positive impression and establish a good rapport with the assessors. The video shows how to create this relationship from when you walk in, to when you finish the interview. Listen out for the commentary for some top tips. Make sure you show the key competencies Professional knowledge and skills: Demonstrate your understanding of the technical aspects relevant to the project. This includes explaining the professional skills and knowledge you applied in the project and how they influenced the project's success.

Summary of experience: statements for each level of competence required for your sector pathway. Mandatory competencies (1,500 words) and technical competencies (3,000 to 4,000 words) Legislation and regulations: Show your knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice that apply to the project. Explain how you ensured compliance and managed legal and regulatory risks.Candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, and experience through written submission, interviews, and presentations during the APC assessment process. The aim is to ensure that they meet the standards required for professional chartered membership and are capable of operating at a high level of competence in their profession. Read the pathway and competency guides - this will give you an idea of the potential areas of questioning Make sure you know your ethics competency inside out - a failure here is likely to equal an automatic referral - it is absolutely key to becoming MRICS

Case study: 3,000 words on a recent project that shows your technical abilities. The project should not be older than 24 months. Enrol onto APC when employed and pay the full APC application fee plus current year's subscription. Work placement details Save you countless hours compiling revision notes by providing your learning materials all in one place Problem-solving and decision-making: Highlight any decisions you made or problems you solved during the project. Explain your approach, the factors considered, and how you reached a resolution. Gain market awareness through reading the news, listening to Radio 4, reading RICS Modus and the property press - anything that helps you to understand the wider market conditions and economic climate in which you work

First impressions count

In your responses, try to show that you are aware of the wider market context and the implications of your actions on your employer, client and community Whilst you can enrol at any time there are specific enrolment dates that will affect when you will potentially be able to sit final assessment. The candidate subscription fee covers support materials and access to our Assessment Platform and is payable each year up to the point you become qualified. Preparation for the final assessment: APC questions are often used as part of the preparation process for the final assessment. Candidates are required to provide written answers, which are then discussed and assessed during the final assessment interview. This helps candidates gain confidence and familiarity with the types of questions that may be asked.

RICS APC questions refer to the set of questions that are asked during the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). A) The study guide is provided in PDF and Word formats so this is searchable and allows customisation to your own experience.

Using the right language

Use proper referencing: If you refer to any external sources or guidelines, provide proper referencing to give credit to the original authors or sources. Follow a consistent referencing style, such as the Harvard referencing system. Listen carefully to what you are being asked - don't tell the assessors everything and anything you know, just provide them with the answer they are looking for (and don't end up tying yourself in knots!) You’ll also need to complete the RICS online ethics course, before you can attend an assessment interview 60 minute assessment interview If you are undertaking a work placement as part of an RICS accredited degree, completing the steps below can further your progress towards an RICS qualification A) The study guide is provided in PDF and Word formats so this is searchable and allowscustomisationto your own experience.