Registration and Foundation
The APC Accelerator is a structured preparation programme for RICS APC candidates on the Preliminary Experience Route. It covers every stage of the APC journey from registration through to final assessment interview. The core programme runs approximately 26 weeks. PER candidates then complete a Preliminary Review Stage (approx. 8–10 weeks) before proceeding to interview preparation.
The Five Phases — PER Route
What Is Included
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Video lessons | 12 modules · 40+ lessons across the full programme |
| Workbooks and worksheets | Downloadable resources for each module |
| 1-to-1 coaching sessions | Approximately 10 hours across the programme |
| Submission pack review | Full review of Summary of Experience, CPD record, and case study |
| Preliminary Review Stage (PER Route) | PR.1 submission checklist · PR.2 eight-week holding pattern planner · PR.3 results gateway (Pathway A and Pathway B worksheets) |
| Mock interviews | Two full 60-minute mock assessment interviews |
| Competency question bank | 150+ assessor questions by competency |
| Platform access | 12 months from enrolment date |
All coaching sessions require preparation to be submitted before booking is confirmed. The relevant worksheet or workbook must be completed and uploaded via the Calendly intake form. Sessions where preparation has not been submitted will be rescheduled.
How to Use This Programme
Content unlocks weekly from your enrolment date. Work through each lesson in sequence — the programme is structured deliberately and each phase builds on the last. Complete the workbook or worksheet for each lesson before moving forward. Book coaching sessions as prompted — do not leave them to the end of a module.
Maintain your CPD log on myAPC from the moment your registration is confirmed. Every entry should reference a competency and reflect on how the learning affected your practice.
This audit takes approximately 90 minutes to complete properly. Work through it in one sitting. Be honest — an amber that you record as green is a referral risk, not a confidence boost. The purpose of this document is to identify exactly where the coaching work needs to be concentrated.
Section 1 — Competency Mapping
For each competency below, rate your current readiness using the RAG scale:
Green — I have clear evidence and can articulate it confidently at the required level.
Amber — I have the experience but I am not yet sure how to frame it correctly for an assessor.
Red — I have limited evidence or have not encountered this in practice.
| Competency | Required Level | Your RAG | Notes — key project or example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Competencies | |||
| Commercial Management of Construction | Level 3 | Write here… | |
| Contract Practice | Level 3 | Write here… | |
| Procurement and Tendering | Level 3 | Write here… | |
| Cost Planning and Design Economics | Level 3 | Write here… | |
| Quantification and Costing of Construction Works | Level 3 | Write here… | |
| Project Finance | Level 3 | Write here… | |
| Construction Technology and Environmental Services | Level 3 | Write here… | |
| Contract Administration | Level 2 | Write here… | |
| Mandatory Competencies | |||
| Health and Safety | Level 2 | Write here… | |
| Sustainability | Level 1 | Write here… | |
| Inclusive Environments | Level 1 | Write here… | |
| Diversity, Inclusion and Teamworking | Level 1 | Write here… | |
| Conduct Rules, Ethics and Professional Practice | Level 3 | Write here… | |
| Client Care | Level 2 | Write here… | |
| Communication and Negotiation | Level 2 | Write here… | |
| Data Management | Level 1 | Write here… |
Section 2 — Mandatory Competency Evidence Check
For each mandatory competency, write a specific example from a real project where the competency was relevant to a decision you made or advice you gave. One sentence is sufficient — the purpose is to confirm the example exists, not to draft the full answer here.
Section 3 — Experience Timeline
List your roles below. For each role, note the competencies it provides evidence for and the level that evidence supports. Focus on your most recent five years — these are your primary evidence sources.
| Role and employer | Dates | Key competencies evidenced | Approximate level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write here… | |||
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| Write here… |
Section 4 — Referral Risk Assessment
Identify your three highest referral risks — the competencies or areas where an assessor could put you under questioning pressure and you would currently struggle to respond at the required level.
The RICS registration process and platform interface are updated periodically. If anything in the Lesson 1.3 video differs from what you see on the RICS platform, follow the live platform and raise any questions at your Week 1 Diagnostic Session.
Before You Register
- Confirm your academic qualification is RICS-accreditedBSc Quantity Surveying from a RICS-accredited institution satisfies the educational requirement for the QS and Construction pathway.
- Confirm you are eligible for the Preliminary Experience RouteCheck current RICS guidance for the required period of post-qualification structured experience. Confirm your eligibility date before proceeding.
- Identify your CounsellorA Chartered Surveyor who has direct knowledge of your work and can countersign your submission. Confirm their availability and willingness before registration.
- Prepare your professional email addressUse an address you will retain long-term. Avoid current employer email if a role change is possible during the programme.
Registration Steps
- Create or log into your RICS account at rics.org
- Navigate to the APC candidate registration section
- Select the Preliminary Experience Route
- Select the Quantity Surveying and Construction pathwayIf you are uncertain about pathway selection, do not proceed. Raise this at your Week 1 Diagnostic Session.
- Enter your Counsellor's detailsFull name, RICS membership number, email address, and employer. Your Counsellor will receive a notification from RICS to confirm their role.
- Complete your candidate profile on myAPCEmployment history, qualification details, and contact information.
- Pay the RICS registration feePaid directly to RICS. Check the current fee schedule at rics.org. Save your payment confirmation and registration reference number.
- Note your registration reference numberReference number: ___________________________
- Confirm your registration status has moved to Active on myAPC
Immediately After Registration
- Set up your CPD log on myAPCAdd your first CPD entry within 48 hours of registration. Even a brief reflection on why you are pursuing chartership and what you intend to develop counts as a starting entry.
- Send the Counsellor introduction emailTemplate provided in the Module 1 resource folder. This email confirms the Counsellor's responsibilities, the programme timeline, and your first check-in date.
- Familiarise yourself with the myAPC platform sectionsStructured Training Record · Summary of Experience · CPD Log · Submission. Know where each section is before you begin entering data.
- Note your earliest eligible submission dateEarliest submission date: ___________________________
- Book your Week 1 Diagnostic Session (Lesson 1.4)Upload your completed Readiness Audit Workbook via the Calendly form when booking.
Subject: APC Programme — Counsellor Confirmation
Dear [Name],
Thank you for agreeing to act as my Counsellor for my RICS APC on the Quantity Surveying and Construction pathway via the Preliminary Experience Route.
I am enrolled on the APC Accelerator with Knight Khonje APC Advisory, a structured programme that takes me from registration through to final assessment, including the Preliminary Review stage. I expect to be ready to make my Preliminary Review submission within [insert estimated timeframe].
As my Counsellor, your responsibilities include reviewing and countersigning my structured training record and Summary of Experience, providing guidance on my competency development, and supporting my submission once we are both satisfied it meets the required standard.
I would like to arrange an initial 30-minute meeting to discuss the programme and agree how we work together. Please let me know your availability.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
