What Is The APC?

The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) is the process a candidate must complete to become a Professional Member of RICS. This section provides background information on the APC.

Routes To Membership

RICS has developed a number of routes to enable individuals - from school-leavers through to professionals in land, property and construction - to gain full RICS membership. 

How To Enrol

This section contains details of what a candidate must do to enrol onto the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

APC Outside Of The UK

Comprehensive details for candidates wishing to complete the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) who are not based in the UK.

APC Guidance Notes 

RICS has produced a series of guidance notes for the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Candidates should read all guidance notes available as they detail the specific requirements of the APC.

APC Transitional Guides - UK Only

Previously following 2002 APC guides

Previously referred on 2002 APC guides

Previously referred on 2006 APC guides

Previously using 2006 Word templates (Pre Dec 08)

APC Templates - UK Only

All candidates completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) are required to record their training and experience on a series of Excel templates. This section contains all required templates for APC candidates in the UK.

Final Assessment - UK Only

To complete the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) you must attend an assessment interview. This section contains all the information you will need to apply and prepare for final assessment interview.

APC Support

This section provides details of the support available to candidates including; RICS Regional Training Advisors and APC Doctors.

APC FAQs

A series of Frequently Asked Questions covering all aspects of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Please view these if you have any queries regarding the APC.