In this section you find the various support mechanisms available to help you through your APC. These range from guidance notes, to the RICS library service, through to APC and CPD events.
RICS Guidance Notes
Please ensure you read all the guidance notes available as they provide important information on the APC requirements.
RICS Regional Training Advisors
RICS Regional Training Advisors (RTAs) are professional trainers, who are also RICS members. They are contracted to RICS on a part time basis, and their primary role is to help employers attain a structured training agreement (STA).
They also provide support for employers, supervisors and counsellors on APC matters. In the first instance an RTA should be contacted by one of these as opposed to the candidate.
If you are an employer, supervisor or counsellor and need to speak to an RTA please see their contact details. RICS also keeps an up to date list of firms with an STA in place.
APC Doctors
Appointed by the RTAs APC Doctors are volunteers within each UK region that represent each specialism of surveying. They provide an independent point of contact for APC candidates who wish to discuss their experience or who require assistance in completing their APC. Contact details for APC Doctors can be found on the APC Doctors List.
For candidates outside the UK the RICS runs an APC Buddy Scheme. This scheme consists of a group of newly qualified members who will offer help and assistance to APC candidates - a sort of APC pen pal service. If you are an APC candidate based outside of the UK and are interested in having a 'buddy' mentor please email Pat Shaw (pshaw@rics.org).
If you are a newly qualified member and you would like to become a 'buddy' mentor for APC candidates please complete and return the Buddy Questionnaire and email it to Pat Shaw (pshaw@rics.org).
Useful Resources
As well as the information available in the APC section of the RICS website you may wish to look at:
