Hong Kong F2F training - APC Preparing for your Case Study and Final Assessment

This course will demonstrate to RICS candidates, what happens during the APC process, and what it requires to prepare for the written submission and final interview. This course aims to help candidates to achieve RICS qualifications.

Overview

The course will be delivered offline as a two 3-hour training days, each includes a break of 15 minutes. Delegates will receive an electronic copy of a workbook to accompany the course.

The case study is your opportunity to demonstrate your range of skills and competencies on an important project and is a key component of your APC submission. It is also a major part of the final assessment, and with the right tools, it can be approached with confidence. You will learn how to choose a suitable case study, structure the report, what to include and how to use industry language to demonstrate your competencies. Using best practice examples presented by an APC assessor you’ll identify the most common mistakes and how they can be avoided.

Walk through the assessment criteria applied during interviews, to gain a clear understanding of how you can best prepare. Look at sample questions, test your response techniques and use case study material to critique good and bad responses. Learn from a current and highly experienced assessor who will talk you through best practice for preparing and delivering your presentation and for answering interview questions.

With ample time to practice your skills and the chance to speak with an APC assessor directly, this is the perfect opportunity to learn how to demonstrate your technical competencies and business skills, and make sure you have the best chance of becoming a Chartered Surveyor.

Who should attend?

• Candidates starting to prepare for the APC final assessment.
• Candidates who have been referred and want to ensure they are fully prepared for the final assessment.
• Supervisors and counselors who may have not supported trainees before and want to understand the process.

Learning outcomes

Module 1: Preparing for the Case Study

• Recognize the role of the case study in the overall assessment
• Identify the areas the assessors will be looking for in a case study
• Lay out a structure for the case study
• Articulate the key attributes of a project likely to make a good topic
• Write in the RICS way
• Identify the most common mistakes and how they can be avoided
   

Module 2: Preparing for the Final Assessment

• Plan for each section of the assessment
• Describe how the assessors make their decisions
• Demonstrate how you have achieved the required competencies at the right level
• Identify the different types of questions and how to prepare answers for them
   

You will also be able to:

• Network with industry experts: the courses are attended by other professionals involved in the construction and property sector, offering an excellent opportunity to network and build relationships with like-minded individuals.
• Increase confidence: with the knowledge and skills gained from attending this course, you'll feel more confident in the preparation for case study and final assessment to achieve RICS qualification.

Trainer

Mr. Douglas AU MRICS

Douglas is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and innovative researcher with 10+ years of experience in planning, coordinating, and managing all the quantity surveying works and contract management in different types of projects in Hong Kong. His experience involves providing full quantity surveying services, cost controlling, coordinating with the design and construction team, managing the contractors from civil infrastructure, commercial, recreational, hotel, hospital, industrial developments and A&A works. He also holds Lecturer positions at Universities and Higher Education Institutions, such as HKU, PolyU, THEi and IVE.​