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Assessors, not just tutors
Both senior mentors serve as RICS APC panel assessors and counsellors, so the coaching reflects how candidates are actually assessed rather than how the process is described.
RICS APC Mentoring
RICS APC Mentoring That mirrors the real assessment
- Next batch - September 2026
- 4-6 months
- Tue & Sat, 7-10pm UAE
SEP
2026
2026
Candidate routes
Who we mentor
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12/24 Month Structured Training Pathway
Full structured APC route, completed over 12 or 24 months of formally recorded structured training and experience.
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Route 01
Structured Pathway
- Duration
- 12 or 24 months of recorded structured training
- Best for
- Candidates recording structured training and experience from the start.
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Preliminary Review
An early competency health check for candidates who want an honest gap analysis before committing to formal submission.
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Route 02
Preliminary Review
- Format
- A standalone review, taken before you commit to a submission.
- Best for
- Candidates who want to know where they stand before starting.
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Non-Structured
For experienced professionals following the non-structured / experienced senior candidate route to Chartered status.
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Route 03
Non-Structured
- Best for
- Senior professionals whose experience is already in place and needs evidencing.
- Focus
- Turning long-standing experience into competency evidence.
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Not sure which pathway applies to you? Check your eligibility with the official RICS Route Finder
RICS Route Finder ↗Candidates are advised to refer to the official RICS website for the latest information, as APC EM external content may not be updated as frequently.
“Wherever you are on the journey to Chartered status, we tailor a coaching plan to fit your route.”
The programme
Our services
A complete, hands-on coaching programme built around the way RICS actually assesses candidates.
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In-Depth Competency Lectures
Structured lectures across every mandatory, core and optional competency, paired with dedicated discussion of real APC interview questions so you know exactly what assessors probe for.
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Sample Summaries of Experience
Realistic annotated sample SOEs, using both practical and hypothetical examples, to show how strong candidates clearly and concisely demonstrate evidence for each competency level.
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Case Study Selection Support
Guided help choosing a case study project that genuinely showcases your decision-making, judgement and the depth RICS expects at Level 3.
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Case Study Presentation Preparation Assistance and Review
Practical support preparing your case study presentation slides and content, ensuring they are clear, structured and focused on demonstrating your experience, competence and professional judgement effectively.
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One-to-One SOE & Case Study Review
Individual review of your Summaries of Experience and Case Study after completion of each relevant lecture, keeping your submission on track, competency by competency.
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Mock Interviews with Feedback
Realistic, 3-member-panel-style mock interviews followed by direct, actionable feedback so you walk into the real assessment with confidence.
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Candidate Referral Support
Guidance and, where appropriate, introductions to support you in meeting the RICS referral and proposer requirements for your application.
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Dedicated Candidate Access to AXIS Portal
Brings your entire APC journey into one place, tracking your progress with your mentor, guiding you through each stage, and keeping you informed and up to date as you move towards the final assessment.
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Soft skills training to bridge the gap
Targeted soft skills CPDs to strengthen your communication, confidence and interview technique, helping you perform at your best during the APC interview and further boost your chances of achieving MRICS on your first go.
Live sessions
Inside the room
Sessions run live on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with candidates joining from the UAE, KSA and Qatar.
Small cohorts, the same two assessors in every session.
Programme in numbers
- Mandatory Competencies
- 11
- Core Competencies
- 7
- Optional Competencies
- 3
- Mentoring Hours
- 100+
Coverage
Competency coverage
Lecture hours in view
100+
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Ethics, Rules of Conduct & Professionalism 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- RICS Rules of Conduct
- RICS Global Professional & Ethical Standards
- Conflicts of Interest
- Anti-Bribery, Corruption & Money Laundering
- Complaints Handling & Client Money Protection
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Client Care 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Identifying Client Needs
- RICS Client Money Protection
- Terms of Engagement
- Service Level Standards
- Managing Expectations
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Communication & Negotiation 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Communication Styles
- Negotiation Techniques
- Report Writing
- Active Listening
- Persuasion & Influence
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Health & Safety 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Risk Assessments
- Site Safety Inductions
- Incident & Accident Reporting
- PPE & Hazard Control
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Accounting Principles & Procedures 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Financial Statements
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting Standards
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Business Planning 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Business Strategy
- SWOT Analysis
- Marketing & Growth Planning
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Conflict Avoidance & Dispute Resolution 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Dispute Resolution Methods
- Mediation & Adjudication
- Contract Risk Avoidance
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Data Management 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Data Protection & Privacy
- Document Control Systems
- BIM & Digital Records
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Diversity, Inclusion & Teamworking 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Equality & Inclusion
- Team Collaboration
- Unconscious Bias Awareness
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Inclusive Environments 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Accessible Design
- Workplace Accommodations
- Inclusive Communication
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Sustainability 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Sustainable Construction Practices
- Carbon & Energy Performance
- ESG & Green Building Standards
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Commercial Management * 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Cost Control & Reporting
- Value Engineering
- Variations Management
- Interim Valuations
- Final Account Settlement
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Design Economics & Cost Planning * 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Elemental Cost Planning
- Life Cycle Costing
- Value Management
- Benchmarking & Cost Data
- Design Development Cost Control
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Construction Technology & Environmental Services 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Building Structures & Materials
- Building Services (MEP)
- Substructure & Foundations
- Envelope & Cladding Systems
- Sustainable Technologies
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Contract Practice 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Standard Forms of Contract
- Contract Administration
- Payment Provisions
- Extensions of Time
- Termination & Remedies
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Procurement & Tendering 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Procurement Routes
- Tender Documentation
- Tender Evaluation
- Prequalification Process
- Contract Award Strategy
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Project Finance (Control & Reporting) 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Cost Reporting Cycles
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Cost Value Reconciliation
- Budget Monitoring
- Financial Risk Reporting
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Quantification & Costing of Works 6 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Measurement Methods (NRM/POMI)
- Bills of Quantities
- Take-Off Techniques
- Rate Analysis & Pricing
- Quantification Software (CAD/BIM Tools)
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Contract Administration 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Certificates & Instructions
- Notices & Correspondence
- Site Meetings & Records
- Practical Completion Procedures
- Defects Liability Management
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Risk Management 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Risk Identification & Registers
- Risk Assessment Techniques
- Risk Allocation in Contracts
- Contingency Planning
- Monte Carlo & Quantitative Analysis
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Insurance 3 hrs
High-level topics coverage - but not limited to
- Contract Works Insurance
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Public Liability Insurance
- Insurance Claims Process
- Insurance Requirements in Contracts
* Candidates select one of the two alternatives as their Core competency.
Explore every competency →The mentors
Meet your mentors
Both senior mentors serve as RICS APC panel assessors and counsellors.
Senior Mentor
Riffath Hussain
MRICS, MAIQS, CQS, MCIOB, ACIArb, MQSi
Chartered Quantity Surveyor | Certified Quantity Surveyor | Chartered Construction Manager
Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Chartered Construction Manager with over 13 years of international experience across the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and North America. As an experienced RICS APC Panel Member and AIQS APC Panel Chair & Counsellor, he brings first-hand assessment and mentoring experience. His expertise covers cost and commercial management, contract administration and project delivery across diverse sectors, with extensive experience on complex, large-scale and giga projects.
Assessor roles
APC Panel Assessor and Counsellor – RICS (UK)
APC Panel Chair and Counsellor – AIQS (AU)
Senior Mentor
Ashker Rizvi
MRICS, MAIQS, CQS, ACIArb, MQSi
Chartered Quantity Surveyor | Certified Quantity Surveyor
Chartered Quantity Surveyor, RICS Assessor and industry lecturer with over 12 years of international experience across the Middle East and South Asia, combining technical expertise, commercial leadership and professional assessment experience with a passion for developing the next generation of quantity surveyors.
Assessor role
APC Panel Assessor and Counsellor – RICS (UK)
Why APC Excellence
What we do differently
Plenty of providers will take you through the RICS competency list. These are the things candidates tell us they do not find elsewhere.
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Every competency, not a selection
All 21 mandatory, core and optional competencies are covered, with 100+ CPD hours behind them. Nothing is held back as an upgrade.
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One fee, range of benefits
Lectures, sample SOEs, case study selection and presentation support, SOE and case study review, mock interviews and referral support are all included in the one fee.
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A panel-style mock, not a chat
Mock interviews run as a realistic three-member panel, followed by direct, actionable feedback while there is still time to act on it.
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Coaching shaped to your route
Structured, preliminary review or non-structured - the programme content is the same, and what changes is the emphasis and the order we work through it.
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Current material, not recycled notes
We keep the content current as RICS standards, laws and Acts change, and as AI reshapes how quantity surveyors work, so you prepare against what applies now rather than a slide deck written years ago.
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Make Sure Your APC Presentation Hits the Mark
We help you develop, refine and practise your case study presentation through a dedicated 1-1 session, ensuring you are well prepared for one of the most critical parts of the Final Interview.
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Help you draft your SOE as you go
Rather than waiting until all sessions are complete, we encourage you to draft each SOE shortly after the relevant competency session, while the learning and guidance are still fresh.
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Revolutionary Candidate Management Platform "AXIS"
Our digital ecosystem that brings your entire APC journey into one place, tracking your progress, guiding you through each stage, and keeping you informed and up to date as you move towards the final assessment.
Your investment
Mentoring programmes
Choose the programme that best fits your APC journey and level of support required.
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APC Mentoring - Regular
AED / SAR / QAR
4,000
One-time payment · Non-refundable
- 1 included Mock Interview
- 1 included SOE Review
- 1 included Case Study Review
- Full RICS competency framework
- CPD attendance tracking
- Assessment & readiness planning
- Document management in Axis
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APC Mentoring - Premium
A mentor-configured package for candidates who want deeper, faster support around the same programme.
- All Regular features
- Enhanced mentor support
- Additional service entitlements
- Priority review turnaround
- Extended session allocation
- Mentor-configurable package
Next batch - September 2026
4–6 months structured duration
Tue & Sat · 7–10pm UAE / 6–9pm KSA
Limited spots now open