About the APC and ATC
The RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and Assessment of Technical Competence (ATC) ensure that those applying for RICS membership are competent to practice and meet the high standards of professionalism required by RICS.

There is a wide range of Pathways available to qualify as an RICS member covering 19 different areas of practice, at APC – (Chartered), and ATC – (Technical) level.

The APC and ATC normally consists of:

• a period of structured training
• a final assessment.

The structured training is based on candidates achieving a set of requirements or competencies. These are a mix of technical, professional, interpersonal, business and management skills.

Important note
You must use this guide in conjunction with the 2006 core APC and ATC documentation which is available on www.rics.org/apc and is made up of:

• APC/ATC Requirements and competencies guide (July 2006)
• Candidate guides (2006)
  (the particular candidate guide you need will depend on your route to membership).
• Guide for supervisors, counsellors and employers – graduate route to membership, July 2006.