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Getting Started can be daunting, on this page we will support you with some of the key getting started actions, Assessment Platform guidance, access to the RICS candidate guides and information on the support resources that is available to you.
Step one
Please find below the Getting Started recordings to introduce you to the processes and resources available by route:
APC with Structured Training (rics.org)
APC with Preliminary Review (rics.org)
Associate Assessment (rics.org)
Senior Professional Assessment (rics.org)
Specialist Assessment (rics.org)
On the recordings you will be told about RICS submission requirements and how to use your Assessment Platform. Tutorials to navigate the RICS Assessment Platform can be found here.
Step two
As a candidate, you are required to login to the Assessment Platform, select your competencies and start working on your submission, throughout your journey. If you are following one of the APC structured training routes you also need to log your experience in your diary tracking your progress toward final assessment.
Additional information and guidance about our Assessment Platform, assessment dates, can be found here. You should download the candidate guide, pathway guides, and submission templates on the home page of the Assessment Platform.
Step three
Familiarise yourself with the RICS Candidate guides as these will provide you with all the information you need to prepare your submission for assessment.
Candidate guides and templates
Published date: 22 November 2022
Published date: 31 January 2024
The candidate guide provides all the information you need to prepare your submission for assessment.
This template should be used by all Associate candidates. The template includes the case study section.
Pathway guides
You will also need to download the pathway guide for your chosen area of practice.
Published date: 31 January 2024
The candidate guide provides all the information you need to prepare your submission for assessment and prepare for the final assessment interview.
This template is primarily for use by APC structured training candidates who need to record a minimum of 200 days experience for each year of structured training. It may also be useful for all APC candidates as a record of how you have developed your competencies and therefore support the writing of your summary of experience.
This template should be used for APC interview assessments and APC preliminary review (written assessment) for those candidates on the newest pathways (from August 2018). The template includes the case study section.
This template should be used for APC interview assessments and APC preliminary review (written assessment) for those candidates on the older pathways (before August 2018). The template includes the case study section.
Pathway guides
You will also need to download the pathway guide for your chosen area of practice.
Published date: 31 January 2024
The applicant guide provides all the information you need to prepare your submission for assessment and prepare for the final assessment interview.
This template should be used by all senior professional assessment candidates. You only need one template to apply for assessment.
Pathway guides
You will also need to download the pathway guide for your chosen area of practice.
Published date: 31 January 2024
The applicant guide provides all the information you need to prepare your submission for assessment and prepare for the final assessment interview.
This template should be used by all specialist assessment candidates. You only need one template to apply for assessment.
Pathway guides
You will also need to download the pathway guide for your chosen area of practice.
Published date: 31 January 2024
Published date: 31 January 2024
Published date: 31 January 2024
Engage with your counsellor
If you haven’t already you must nominate a counsellor to support and, guide you through your preparation and training. Ultimately approving you as ready to apply for your assessment. You won’t be able to proceed to assessment without a counsellor.
You should develop a plan with your counsellor to ensure you are on track to complete your submission. We suggest you arrange set times to meet with your counsellor every 3 to 6 months during your assessment journey.
Join our complimentary Candidate Support sessions
Our candidate support team holds free virtual sessions to support you throughout your assessment journey. These sessions are delivered on Microsoft Teams and are open to all candidates and counsellors. You can ask any questions you may have throughout your assessment journey. Full details of upcoming sessions in your region can be found here.
