Quantity Surveyors - RICS APC

[Caldo]

I was wondering if there are any chartered QS’s on here that might be able to give me a bit of direction in completing my APC. I am keen to become a member of RICS, however only one person in the company I work for is currently a member and has been for so long that they are completely out of touch with the process. They have agreed to sponsor me for membership, but cannot offer any guidance or direction in anything else.

I do know in other companies that are more geared up towards this that people are assigned a mentor and there will be past submissions etc for reference, but as I am the first here to look to do this (everyone else is happily bedded in and doesn’t feel the need to put in extra effort) I am in a sink or swim situation. I am really just looking to find out what is expected of candidates for their logbook, development record and critical analysis.

Don’t worry... I am not looking for someone to mentor me; I am just looking for a nudge in the right direction as all I have is what can be downloaded from the RICS website. If anyone has any guidance notes etc that could give me a better idea of what is expected of me.

Thanks in advance.

[Caldo]

I haven't started, I am just at the stage of looking into starting it. There isn't any structure in place and no one else will be doing it, so would be handy of there was sample submissions etc anywhere online to have a look at.

I don't want to look for another job which will have a training structure and do I want to leave once I have completed the process, I just feel that in future this will count for something internally as I am making the effort to develop rather than sitting stagnant.

I have downloaded the logbook etc from the website and just wasn't sure how much detail you would put on these and if the detail is covered in your interview?

[Caldo]

PM'd those who offered, thanks.

At this moment in time I am not thinking it will boost my career, however if it helps at some point down the line then that's a bonus. I just want to continue my learning and development and RICS is always something I had looked to do and if my employer is willing to allow me the time to complete it, then why not.

I am also lead to believe that in America that RICS is highly thought of, as they don't have an equivalent?

[Caldo]

I've got 4 years post graduation and a few years as a trainee. I know it's not totally necessary as it is for a building surveyor, but it is something I'd like to achieve.

[Caldo]

Not really sure how the PM's on here work, but anyone that offered help if you could give me a shout it would be much appreciated.