APC Academy can help support Employers and Candidates throughout the APC process, making the journey easier. With this in mind, the following support services, courses and seminars are listed below:
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One to One Support
General Support
If you want some support but want to be more flexible with the services we provide, we can offer an hourly rate to work with your budgetary requirements.
Support Getting Started
Getting started in the right way on your APC Journey is fundamental to success on the APC process. APC Academy can ensure you are focussed in the right areas for your APC and the key milestones you need to maintain during this process.
Ongoing Document Review
Its easy to digress from what you need to present to the Final Assessment Panel. APC Academy can provide ongoing submission document review during key stages of your APC. Only active assessors will review your documents from APC Academy, so you know this is front line advice and guidance for your document.
Case Study Review
This support activity focuses on the structure, content and quality of the chosen project and key issues contained within the report, ensuring compliance with the guides. A full feedback document is prepared to allow the candidate to address any concerns raised by an APC Academy reviewer. This service also highlights some questions and topics that may be asked at Final Interview stage.
Summary of Experience & CPD Review
This support activity focuses on the content of the Summary of Experience by reviewing the information presented by the Candidate and providing clear guidance in relation to aligning the document with the RICS expectations. The service also highlights some questions and topics that may be asked at Final Interview stage. We can also carry out this service for those not carrying out structured training but submitting for preliminary review.
Prelim Review Guidance
If you have been marked as “not ready for final assessment” on your prelim review then we can help you interpret and comply with the content of your preliminary feedback report to ensure you can proceed on to final assessment.
Final Assessment Questions
APC Academy can review your submission document and provide a list of possible questions based on the content of your document.
Pre-Application Assessment Interview
This activity helps to corroborate readiness to apply for the APC Final Interview. It provides a competency check with the candidate in line with the stage of the process.
Presentation Preparation
This support service will focus on the presentation of the Case Study already submitted. The support will concentrate on content, timing, structure and delivery of the presentation aiding in confidence for the candidate. In addition, further questions and topics will be highlighted for consideration.
Mock Interviews
APC Academy can offer a full one hour mock interview with a panel (Assessor and Chairperson), followed by feedback on the candidates’ performance. The interview is based on the submitted documents. This will provide invaluable experience for the candidate and allow time to address any areas raised prior to the actual Final Interview. Mock interviews can be held face to face and by Skype/Facetime if required.
Referral Support
APC Academy can provide specific advice in the event of a referral and how to prepare and approach your next Final Assessment Interview.
In addition to the above fixed fee services APC Academy also offer bespoke support at a competitive hourly rate, this commonly covers areas such as Getting Started, and Support after Referral
One to One Meetings
APC Academy offer a one to one service with the content tailored to suit the candidates specific needs.
Group Meetings with Multiple Candidates
If there are a number of candidates that would like to review a particular aspect of the APC process, APC Academy can arrange and host group meetings to discuss common themes.
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Our Courses
Successful submission documents (½ day)
This course takes candidates through the submission template, interpreting the guidance and providing tips for a successful and compliant Submission document. We will look at how to write a compliant competency statement, case study and CPD record and our trained assessors will explain what RICS are looking and how assessors use your submission in preparation for final assessment.
Candidates should bring along any completed competency statements for use in our interactive workshop session.
Prepare to Pass (full day)
This full day course is designed to ensure you are fully informed and prepared for your final assessment. Aimed at candidates in the 12 months prior to final assessment our trained assessors will cover submission and final assessment and advise how you can be best prepared and key tips for success.
As part of this course you will be able to see:
- Submission document
- Presentation tips
- Case Study
- Final assessment breakdown of interview
- Assessors expectations
- Practice Q&A
Our Seminars
Ethics and Regulation
RICS Ethics and Regulation is an integral part of the APC process, this course looks at the 5 Ethical standards, regulation and Code of Conduct, providing candidates with knowledge and understanding of this crucial competency.
Course content includes:
- Ethical Standards
- Regulation
- Rules of Conduct
- Interactive competency practice
- Preparation tips for Final Assessment
Starting the APC Journey
APC Academy will take you through the process of the APC in easy straightforward steps.
Our courses are run by trained APC Assessors and Chairs who will provide an overview of the APC so that you will leave with a better understanding of what is required for you to succeed.
Course content includes:
- Making sense of the process
- Managing your Supervisor/Counsellor
- Diary & Logbook
- Writing the Summary of Experience
- Ethics and Regulation – what you need to know now!
- Case Study – Plan Ahead
- CPD – Making it count
- Final Assessment
APC Top Tips
Get Top Tips from APC assessors and Chairmen on how to succeed with the APC.
Course content includes:
- Successful Submissions
- The importance of the Case Study and Presentation
- What to Expect at Final Assessment
- Preparing for Final Assessment
- Assessors Expectations
- Common Pitfalls and how to avoid them
The Case Study
The case study is a key aspect of the APC and getting this right can help you succeed at final assessment.
Our half day course will take you through the requirements of the case study, ensuring you understand what assessors use it for and providing guidance on how to write a good compliant case study. You will take part in a workshop where we will work through suitable projects and identify key issues.
Course content includes:
- What makes a good case study
- Ensuring it is compliant
- Selecting the project
- Key Issues and Options
- Workshop – Interactive workshop looking at how to select a suitable project and Key issues
- How the case study is used at final assessment
Please call us to discuss further. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you through the APC process.