APC In House Training

Our programme is designed to give support and guidance on all aspects of the APC. It provides training that will not only be beneficial to the trainee for the purposes of the APC but to give skills training that will be of assistance to their general career development. The support we offer begins with an audit of your training needs and continues right up to coaching for the final assessment.

The programme is a mix of individual guidance, review sessions and group training to provide the skills needed to be successful at final assessment. This involves reviewing existing training arrangements and providing advice on structured training. It also includes training of Supervisors and Counsellors.

Our programme is tailored to meet the individual needs of an organisation but it normally includes the following.

  • Regular face - to- face progress meetings with all trainees to ensure that their training meets all the requirements of the APC.
  • Support and guidance to both trainees and their Supervisors and Counsellors on their quarterly progress meetings.
  • Support and guidance on preparing the final assessment submissions – including samples and templates.
  • A review of all final assessment documentation prior to submission for final assessment.
  • Guidance on preparing the 10 minute presentation including samples and templates.
  • Five days of intensive preparation training for the final assessment interview including presentation skills, technical updates, mandatory competencies, ethics and rules of conduct as well as mock interviews conducted by experienced professionals.
  • Training of Supervisors and Counsellors on their role and responsibilities within the overall APC process.
  • Continuous support and guidance by phone and email to all trainees, Supervisors, Counsellors and relevant staff on all aspects of the APC.

"Over the last 4 years, Construction Professional Services have turned around the approach to RICS professional development within Skanska. Providing a full support service to our candidates throughout the lifecycle of their application - from deciding the right route to membership to sitting the professional interview - their dedication has resulted in an outstanding 100% candidate success rate."

Sally Scott - Skanska