APC Process Masterclasses
Run by Jon Lever FRICS

APC Process (Grad 1, 2 and 3, Senior Professional and Adaptation 1))
A step by step walk through the key elements of the APC process, including group discussion regarding  individual attendees’ competency selection and experience plans.  There is also an opportunity to discuss any APC queries you may have.

Final assessment interview, incl DVD of interview (Grad 1, 2 and 3)
A step by step account of the RICS APC 60 minute interview.  Providing key tips and a real-to-life walk DVD of the format of the interview.  Relevant for Graduate Route 1 2 or 3 candidates. Discounted copies of the Final Assessment DVD will also be available.

How to approach referral (Grad 1, 2 and 3)
Discusses the key elements of referral, focussing on reasons for referral with specific explanation of how to approach the referral process.  Particular tips on completing the deficiency reports and also assisting candidates in identifying areas for improvement.  Relevant for Graduate Route 1 2 or 3 candidates.

How to pick the right topic for your critical analysis (Grad 1, 2 and 3)
Covers the key criteria a candidate should use for selecting the right project for their critical analysis.  Candidates will have an opportunity to discuss their thoughts and ideas for relevant projects.

How to write a good final assessment presentation (Grad 1, 2 and 3)
Covers the key components for producing and delivering a good final assessment presentation, including how best to approach the presentation, tips for developing and delivering a good presentations and some tips on good techniques for using Microsoft PowerPoint to produce presentation slides.  Please bring with you any prepared presentation slides, your laptop with PowerPoint on it and anything else you wish to discuss regarding your presentation.  Please note this masterclass is not presentation skills or a presentation delivery class.  See DeLever’s half day presentation skills seminar of you want to learn more about presenting effectively.  Relevant for Graduate Route 1 2 or 3 candidates.

Mock Interview Feedback - Common mistakes made by final assessment candidates
Some of the DeLever mock interview assessors together with Jon Lever talk about the reasons candidates are referred at final assessment, common mistakes candidates make and give guidance on how candidates can best prepare for the final assessment.

Professional Ethics
The masterclass will give an overview of what ethics really means but specifically focus on group discussion around a number of ethical scenarios and how to spot the ethical question in the APC Final Assessment interview. This is a key masterclass if you are sitting your APC soon.

RICS Templates (Grad 1, 2 and 3)
Discusses each component of the RICS Final Assessment Templates including what constitutes a good level of experience recording in the templates.

Rules of Conduct Update
RICS often update their rules of conduct.  This masterclass covers the key elements of the RICS Rules of Conduct that a candidate should be aware of and the latest updates to the Rules of Conduct, published on 1 January 2010.  The masterclass will also covers some typical rules of conduct and ethical style questions that candidates may be asked by the assessors at the APC Final Assessment.  Relevant for Graduate Route 1 2 or 3 candidates.

Submission document review and preparing for the final assessment (Grad 1, 2 and 3)
So often candidates get their documentation wrong.  From my own experience of assessing over the last 12 years about 50% of the candidates I have assessed could have provided much better documentation.  This masterclass serves to review the actual documentation created by candidates and is timed just before RICS Final Assessment Documentation Submission so any anomalies can be identified and rectified prior to being submitted to RICS. 

Building Surveying Masterclasses
Run by Danny Medcalf MRICS

Building pathology
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on defects identification, analysis and remediation.

Construction technology and environmental services
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on design and construction processes and solutions.

Contract administration
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on the knowledge required of a contract administrator.

Design and specification
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on the design and specification of a construction project from inception to completion.

Inspection
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on the various processes and types of inspections/surveys required.

Legal/regulatory compliance
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on the knowledge required to practice/advise re legal and regulatory issues.

Commercial Property Masterclasses
Run by Melissa Lubbock MRICS

Measurement with Landlord and Tenant
An introduction to measurement of commercial premises with a more detailed insight into some of the main areas of landlord and tenant at several competency levels with the opportunity for question and answer session at the close. 

More Commercial Property Masterclasses coming soon.

Project Management Masterclasses
Run by Danny Medcalf MRICS

Contract Practice
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on contract selection and procedures.

Construction technology and environmental services  
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on design and construction processes and solutions.

Leadership  
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on the theory and practice of leadership and motivation skills and techniques.

Managing people
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on managing and developing people within the project team.

Procurement & tendering
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on procurement and tendering options/processes re a construction project.

Programming and planning 
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on the knowledge required re executive programming and planning project management techniques.

Risk Management  
This masterclass reviews and discusses all 3 competency levels required under this heading - focusing on the tools and techniques available to the project manager re risk management. 

QS and Construction Masterclasses
Run by Ashley Cooper MRICS

Commercial Management of Construction
Reviewing and discussing the awareness of how commercial competitiveness balances against profitability and the financial processes used to achieve profitablility and how these integrate with the overall delivery of the project. Covering competency levels 1, 2 and 3.

Contract Administration
Reviewing and discussing the roles of a surveyor administering a construction contract and highlighting the roles and responsibilities. Covering competency levels 1, 2 and 3.

Contract Practice
Reviewing and discussing the various forms of contract used in the Construction industry at competency levels 1, 2 and 3.

Construction Technology & Environmental Services
Reviewing and discussing the design and construction of buildings and other structures, highlighting the design and construction processes commonly used in the industry. Covering competency levels 1,2 and 3.

Design Economics & Cost Planning
Reviewing and discussing the impact of design and other factors on cost throughout the life of a building and the control of cost during the pre-contract stage. Covering competency levels 1,2 and 3.

Due Diligence
Reviewing and discussing the due diligence and fund monitoring work on construction projects. Assessing the duties of the Quantity Surveyor under this role and highlighting the areas of concern for funders and clients within a project which is third party funded. Covering competency levels 1, 2 and 3.

Procurement & Tendering
Reviewing and discussing how a project is structured and delivered in terms of risk allocation and contractual relationships, and how tendering processes are used to establish a contract price. Covering competency levels 1,2 and 3.

Project Evaluation
Reviewing and discussing the financial aspects of feasibility studies and development appraisals including the factors that can affect them. Covering competency levels 1, 2 and 3.

Project Financial Control & Reporting
Reviewing and discussing the effective cost control of construction projects during the construction phase including the principles of controlling and reporting on costs on any construction project. Covering competency levels 1,2 and 3.

Quantification & Costing of Construction Works
Reviewing and discussing the measurement and definition of construction works in order to value and control costs. Covering competency levels 1,2 and 3.

Risk Management
Reviewing and discussing the management of risk on construction projects and how it is mitigated using techniques and processes. Covering competency levels 1, 2 and 3.

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Comercial / Residential / Valuation Masterclass
Run by John Faulkner FRICS

Key elements of valuation - level 1
This masterclass will give you the fundamental foundation of the valuation competency, so often missed by APC candidates. It covers what you are required to learn and gain experience in to be ready for the final assessment.

Red Book - Edition 7 - Essential Navigation Guide for APC Candidates
The Red Book 7th Edition came into force on 2nd May 2011. All APC Candidates wishing to achieve Level 1 and above of the Valuation competency must have a good knowledge and understanding of it’s purpose and contents and the specific requirements and guidance relevant to an individual's professional experience.
This Masterclass will provide a navigation guide on the global and specific contents and will cover:
> Compliance and Ethical Requirements
> Terms of Engagement
> Basis of Valuation
> Inspection
> Reporting
> Commercial Property Valuations
> Residential Property Valuations
> Major Changes from 6th Edition
> Major Remnants from 6th Edition

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