Our RICS APC courses are designed to be small (with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 18 delegates) interactive workshop sessions which will help to update and develop your professional skills and knowledge. Participation is strongly encouraged. Each course is open to all, but most are specifically aimed at those working through their APC.

For more details about the courses, please complete the online enquiry form or contact Sue Roffe.
Email: sue.roffe@rac.ac.uk Tel 01285 652531 Ext: 2251

Presentations and Mock Interviews

Date: Tuesday 20th March, Tuesday 4th September

Full-Day Course Fee: £125

Course Tutor: David Lewis MPhil, MRICS, FAAV, MICFor, an APC Assessor.

A morning on presentation of critical analysis, with practice sessions and personal feedback. In the afternoon an observed mock APC interview with advice on interview techniques and preparation.

Critical Analysis Preparation

Date: Monday 18th June

Half-Day Course Fee: £75

Course Tutor: David Lewis MPhil, MRICS, FAAV, MICFor, an APC Assessor.

This half-day course is aimed at APC candidates who are required to prepare a critical analysis as part of their final assessment. The structure, writing style and what assessors are looking for, both in the written submission and subsequent oral presentation are all included.

Inspection, Measurement and Valuation

APC Competencies: TO44, TO83

Date: Tuesday 10th July

Full-Day Course Fee: £125

Course Tutor: David Cox PGCHE, FHEA, MRICS and Sam Parkes BSc, Dip DEA, MRAC, MRICS.

This full-day course will cover property inspection procedure together with principles, methods and application of measurement and valuation, including a practical exercise. The RICS code of practice and the 'Red Book' are also included.

Forestry and Woodland Management

APC Competency: TO34

Date: Friday 7th September

Full-Day Course Fee: £125

Course Tutor: David Lewis MPhil, MRICS, FAAV, MICFor, an APC Assessor.

A full day workshop on the management of rural estate woodlands including new planting and restocking, grants, and practical exercises involving the thinning, harvesting and marketing of timber.

Planning and Development and Update

APC Competencies: TO23, TO61

Date: Friday 13th July

Full-Day Course Fee: £125

Course Tutor: Iain Butler BSc, MA, DipSurv, MRICS.

This full day provides a review of rural and urban planning and development issues, relevant to all APC routes, examining practical development issues in the context of a rapidly changing planning system.

Agricultural Landlord & Tenant

APC Competencies: TO48, TO70

Date: Thursday 20th September (morning)

Half-Day Course Fee: £75

Combined Course (Full-Day) Fee: £125
(This course can be combined with the course below to make a full-day)

Time: 09:00 - 13:00

Course Tutor: Angela Cropley BSc, MA, MRICS, MRAC an APC Assessor.

This half-day course aims to provide rural candidates with an update in some key areas of agricultural landlord and tenant law.

Commercial Landlord & Tenant and Property Management Refresher and Update

APC Competency: TO48, T070

Date: Thursday 20th September (afternoon)

Half-Day Course Fee: £75

Combined Course (Full-Day) Fee: £125
(This course can be combined with the course above to make a full-day)

Time: 13:30 - 17:30

Course Tutor: Peter Smith BSc, DipSurv CEM, MRICS.

A course on commercial Landlord & Tenant law and practice for APC candidates. A full day course on commercial landlord and tenant law and practice for APC candidates. This course is intended for graduates working in practice who wish to improve their knowledge in the increasingly important area of commercial landlord and tenant law and its application to property management. Updates in key areas of Landlord and Tenant Law are also provided.

Applied Valuation

APC Competency: TO83

Date: Friday 14th September

Full-Day Course Fee: £125

Course Tutor: David Cox PGCHE, FHEA, MRICS.

A full day course on the application of traditional and contempory methods for both rural and urban assets. Investment and development appraisal. The course includes practical desk-based exercises and is aimed at candidates taking valuation to level 3.