Welsh Degree Apprenticeships – have your say

Unlocking opportunities to join RICS and creating modern routes into the profession is essential to ensuring a diverse and sustainable future talent pipeline.

For many years, Wales has been at a disadvantage regarding degree apprenticeship education, with no built environment courses offered at this level compared with elsewhere in the UK.

RICS is delighted that the Welsh Government listened to our concerns, and that of the wider built environment industry and recently announced the creation of four degree apprenticeship programmes for the sector. Of those four, two have been earmarked for RICS courses, specifically Quantity Surveying and General Surveying, reflecting the government’s recognition of the profession’s importance.

In coordination with CITB and the Welsh Government, and following an initial consultation period with industry stakeholders, the framework for all four degree apprenticeships is now open for public comments and RICS members are encouraged to respond.

Commenting on the degree apprenticeships, Sam Rees, RICS Senior Public Affairs Officer said:

“RICS is glad the Welsh Government listened to our concerns about the lack of suitable courses in Wales and has now unlocked funding for more degree apprenticeships.

“We are also pleased to see the government recognise the importance of the surveying profession by creating two specific courses, especially in the face of wider cuts across the education sector. This also means that for the first time in many years, RICS courses will return to North Wales.

“Members are encouraged to respond to the consultation launched by CITB and Welsh Government to review the proposed courses and ensure these reflect future needs of the profession.”

The consultation is open until 13 June and to respond, please follow this link.