The RICS Assessment Platform is the secure online platform that RICS uses for managing all elements of assessments for candidates, counsellors, assessors, and training managers.
Following the successful period of redevelopment and thorough testing, we are returning to the use of the online assessment platform for candidates, assessors and counsellors. Following valuable member and candidate feedback, the RICS Assessment Platform includes several new features enhancing the user experience and putting candidates in control of their assessment journey.
The RICS Assessment Platform is the secure online platform that RICS uses for managing all elements of assessments for candidates, counsellors, assessors, and training managers.
We have carried out a thorough four-stage testing program before going live. This covered all elements of the Assessment Platform including the data issues that were experienced in 2021 and led to the removal of ARC.
The RICS Assessment Platform goes live on 12 December 2022. At this point all users (candidates, assessors, counsellors and training managers) will be able to access the platform to familiarise themselves with its functionality and update their personal details.
The Assessment Platform will take a phased approach. See more below:
Application date |
Market |
Assessment type |
3 January 2023 |
Americas |
Associate Assessment Preliminary Review |
9 January 2023 |
South Asia |
Associate Assessment APC/SPA Assessment |
15 January 2023 |
UK |
Assessor availability for session 1 only |
28 January 2023 |
ASEAN/ANZ |
Preliminary Review |
30 January 2023 |
East Asia |
APC/SPA Assessment |
1 February 2023 |
Africa |
Preliminary Review |
1 March 2023 |
MENA |
Preliminary Review APC/SPA Assessment |
1 March |
Europe |
Associate Assessment Preliminary Review |
14 March |
UK |
Land and Property Preliminary Review |
UK assessments
All “Chartered” assessment (APC and Senior Professional) candidates in the UK will apply for Session one 2023 using the current manual process, completing the Microsoft application form and attaching a copy of their submission to that application. These candidates will NOT need to apply through the platform and specific instructions will be given in the eligibility communications sent out by RICS.
UK candidates will apply for Chartered assessments using the RICS Assessment Platform from Session two 2023. UK candidates will apply for March-April APC Preliminary Reviews and April 2023 Associate assessments on RICS Assessment Platform.
It is important that the Assessment Platform is available as soon as it is ready to improve the assessment experience for everyone involved and move away from the current resource-heavy manual operations.
The Assessment Platform must be used for all RICS assessments, except in Brazil and China.
RICS Assessment Platform has an improved design and layout that creates a better assessment experience for all users. New functionality is summarised below:
Candidates:
Counsellors:
Training managers:
You can access the RICS Assessment Platform directly using this link, the link at the top of this page or in the quick links on the bottom of any rics.org page.
We have created a series of guides for candidates, assessors, counsellors and training managers – Training Manager roles will be introduced in January 2023. You can access guidance here and on the Assessment Platform.
Please contact the candidate support team: candidatesupport@rics.org
Please select the your location in order to view the correct assessment information for your region:
Americas
EMEA: UK, Europe, MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa
Asia Pacific: ASEAN, Australasia, China, Japan, Korea, Macau, Hong Kong, South Asia, Taiwan
Once you are enrolled as a candidate, there are many ways you can get support on your assessment journey or share your experiences with other professionals pursuing an RICS qualification.
All enrolments received before 1 October will be charged for that current year’s subscription within the enrolment payment, then you will be required to pay the following year’s subscription when this becomes due on 1 January.
Any enrolments received after 1 October, the enrolment payment will cover your subscription fees from October of the current year, until December the following year.
The RICS Assessments LinkedIn Group is available to support you through your assessment by sharing knowledge and experiences of the assessments, ensuring a motivating and encouraging environment for all who are working towards an RICS qualification.
Ask questions. Provide your own advice. Access support materials.
Membership of the group is open to all current RICS candidates and any RICS-qualified professionals wishing to proactively support candidates in becoming qualified.
Request to join the group here
Not using LinkedIn yet? It provides a great opportunity to raise your profile, growing your network with other candidates, RICS professionals, the industry and wider LinkedIn networks.
A voluntary mentor scheme is operated by RICS for APC and Associate Assessment candidates. The main function of the scheme is to provide support for APC and Associate candidates. This includes assisting candidates in their preparation for assessment. They may also be able to provide help to referred candidates with preparation for their next assessment. Their role is to:
*Please note this does not include ‘checking’ submissions prior to them being submitted for assessment.
A mentor provides an independent voice, which can be used to assist the candidate and counsellor with the assessment process. Any advice given should be subject to approval by the candidate’s counsellor who has ultimate responsibility for assessment support.
A mentor is not a counsellor, and mentors are not expected to provide this role.
We welcome any AssocRICS, MRICS, or FRICS members who would like to join the mentor scheme. Please email candidatesupport@rics.org
If your are following the assessment of professional competence (APC) route towards Chartered membership, we can help you understand the APC process, equip you with the skills to demonstrate competencies and prepare you for the final assessment.
The APC Prep Day will take you step-by-step through each stage of your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
The APC candidate training plan is a best practice document for use by APC candidates who are required to complete structured training.
This document is produced to assist the candidate, counsellor and employer with creating a training plan for the candidate.
Training is available from RICS to help you through each stage of the assessment process.
The regulatory functions of RICS relating to entry and admission to the profession are led and overseen by Standards and Regulation Board (SRB).