Enrolment MENA Supplementary Guide

October 2015

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Section 1 Introduction for all Section 2 How to apply candidates doing structured training Section 3 How to apply candidates doing preliminary review (no structured training) Section 4 How to apply candidates not doing structured training or preliminary review Section 5 Application form for all Section 6 Change in circumstances Section 7 Swapping routes

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Section 1 - Introduction This information should be read in conjunction with the all the APC guides (candidates, counsellors, pathway). It gives information of when and how to enrol, details of costs involved, the refund policy and how to inform us of any change of circumstances.

For APC candidates doing structured training

For APC candidates doing preliminary review (no structured training)

For APC candidates not doing structured training or preliminary review

. Section 2 - How to apply for candidates required to complete structured training This information is for candidates that have an RICS accredited degree or are in the process of completing one (part time or distance learning). You will be required to complete some structured training depending on your experience. Download the APC application form. Please ensure that the application is completed in full and that all additional evidence is included. If you have an RICS accredited degree you can enrol onto any APC pathway (e.g. having a BSc in Building Surveying does not restrict you to the Building Surveying pathway). You can back date your application by up to 1 month if your application is accompanied by a covering letter from your employer or counsellor. Enrolment start dates

Qualification When to enrol onto APC

Minimum training requirement depending on experience

Already successfully completed an RICS accredited degree (undergraduate or post graduate)

Enrol as soon as employed

12 months training (if 5 or more years experience)

or 24 months training if less than 5 years experience

Completing an RICS accredited undergraduate degree either part time or distance learning.

Enrol during your final year at university if employed.

12 months training (if 5 or more years experience). This must be completed after graduation.

or 24 months training (if less than 5 years experience). At least 12 months training must be completed after graduation.

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Completing an RICS accredited post-graduate degree part time or distance learning.

Enrol and complete degree and training concurrently, if employed.

12 months training (if 5 or more years experience)

or 24 months training if less than 5 years experience

Starting on a work placement as part of an RICS accredited sandwich course. See separate notes below *

Enrol after completing your degree. See separate notes below *.

Complete a minimum of 24 months training with at least 12 months completed after graduation.

*Specific Information for work placement students only Please be advised that as from 01 August 2014 the process changed to the following:

Start work your placement

If you are not an RICS student member then join online

http://www.rics.org/uk/join/student/

Review the information on the APC pages www.rics.org/apc regarding your

chosen pathway www.rics.org/pathwayguides

Access your MyAPC portal

Obtain guidance/support from employer and counsellor (a professional

member MRICS or FRICS)

Obtain sign off by a professional member (as per counsellor role) of the

competencies achieved, in order to be able to use this experience towards

the minimum of 400 days/2 years APC requirement

Include letter from your counsellor confirming when your work placement

started and finished and that you were working towards APC requirements

Complete a minimum of 1 year structured training, post-graduation of RICS

accredited degree (more may be required depending on when you started

and finished your work placement)

After recording a minimum 23 months APC requirement your counsellor will decide when you are ready to apply for final assessment (in accordance with the final assessment application and submission dates)

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Enrolment deadline dates There are specific enrolment dates that will affect when you will potentially be able to sit final assessment. Your enrolment can be back dated by up to one month if you include evidence of your employment commencement date (e.g. copy of your contact, evidence from employer). All applications need to receive by 5pm (UAE) on the deadline date APC Assessment Dates

Assessment Session Final Assessment Application

Final Assessment Submission

Interviews Commence

Session 1 2016 (UAE/Abu Dhabi) 1st - 6th February 2016 24th - 28th February 2016 15th April 2016 Session 1 2016 (Rest of GCC) 20th 24th February 2016 17th 21st March 2016 15th May 2016 Session 2 2016 (UAE/Abu Dhabi) 17th 21st July 2016 6th 10th August 2016 30th September 2016 Session 2 2016 (Rest of GCC) 20th 24th August 2016

10th 14th September 2016 4th November 2016

SPA Assessment Dates

Final Assessment

Final Assessment Submission Interviews Commence

(Actual dates will be confirmed once submission has been reviewed)

10th

January 2016 10th

February 2016 March 2016

10th

April 2016 10th

May 2016 June 2016

10th

July 2016 10th

September 2016 October 2016

10th

October 2016 10th

November 2016 December 2016

10th

January 2017 10th

February 2017 March 2017

Prelim Assessment

Assessment Session Prelim Assessment Application

Prelim Assessment Submission

Final Assessment Application

Session 1 2016 30th

April 2016 2nd

May 2016 18th

August 2016

Session 2 2016 6th

November 2016 8th

November 2016 6th

February 2017

Session 1 2017 30th

April 2017 2nd

May 2016 18th

August 2017

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Fees

Application fee 2016 Subscription

APC - Structured training 500 142

Fees and subscriptions are to be paid in full. They are not paid pro-rata.

RICS membership subscription is due every year on 01 January.

When enrolment takes place before 1 October you will pay the current years subscription in full and you will then be required to pay the following years subscription when this becomes due, on 1st January.

When enrolment takes place after 1 October, your subscription fee will cover the period from October to December of the current year and all of the following year.

Following election to professional membership, you will be required to pay full election fees to include professional member subscription at the current rate, plus upgrade fee (131).

How to pay

Credit card Refunds All fees are non-refundable unless you withdraw your application within a cooling off period of 14 days (10 working days) from the date your enrolment is processed by RICS. If you decide to withdraw your application please email apcme@rics.org Section 3 How to apply for candidates doing preliminary review (no

structured training)

This information is for APC candidates that either have a non accredited degree + 5 years experience 1 year must be post graduation or membership of relevant professional body + 5 years post qualification experience. It should be read in conjunction with the candidates guide and pathway guide. Download the APC application form. Please ensure that the application is completed in full and that all additional evidence is included.

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Enrolment start dates You can enrol onto the APC at any time. Please note there are specific dates to submit your preliminary review by in order to potentially sit final assessment 6 months later can be found by using the link below, you need to have been enrolled as a APC candidate for 6 months prior to submitting your preliminary assessment application. http://www.rics.org/ae/apc/final-assessment-/ Fees

Application fee 2015 Subscription

Preliminary review 500 142

Fees and subscriptions are to be paid in full. They are not paid pro-rata.

RICS membership subscription is due every year on 01 January.

When enrolment takes place before 1 October you will pay the current years subscription in full and you will then be required to pay the following years subscription when this becomes due, on 1st January.

When enrolment takes place after 1 October, your subscription fee will cover the period from October to December of the current year and all of the following year.

Following election to professional membership, you will be required to pay full election fees to include professional member subscription at the current rate, plus upgrade fee (131).

How to pay

Credit card

Debit card

Refunds All fees are non-refundable unless you withdraw your application within a cooling off period of 14 days (10 working days) from the date your enrolment is processed by RICS. If you decide to withdraw your application please email apcme@rics.org

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Section 4 How to apply for candidates not doing structured training or preliminary review If you have an RICS accredited degree + 10 years experience then you are not required to complete any structured training or submit for preliminary review. Enrolment start dates You can enrol at any time. Please download and complete the application form. You will then be required to meet the required level of competency and have completed 20 hours of CPD and have been enrolled for 6 months with RICS before applying for final assessment. Enrolment and final assessment are two separate processes. Fees All applicants

Application fee 2015 Subscription

APC 500 142

Fees and subscriptions are to be paid in full. They are not paid pro-rata.

RICS membership subscription is due every year on 01 January.

When enrolment takes place before 1 October you will pay the current years subscription in full and you will then be required to pay the following years subscription when this becomes due, on 1st January.

When enrolment takes place after 1 October, your subscription fee will cover the period from October to December of the current year and all of the following year.

Following election to professional membership, you will be required to pay full election fees to include professional member subscription at the current rate, plus upgrade fee (131).

How to pay

Credit card

Debit card Refunds All fees are non-refundable unless you withdraw your application within a cooling off period of 14 days (10 working days) from the date your enrolment is processed by RICS. If you decide to withdraw your application please email apc@rics.org

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Section 5 Application for all Please ensure that the application is completed in full and that all additional evidence is included, please send your application to APCME@rics.org with a copy of your degree certificate and a copy of your CV. Section 6 Change in circumstances Please contact RICS apcme@rics.org as soon as possible if:

You change employer - please give full details of new employer and

when you started work there.

You change your counsellor please give the full name and RICS

membership number of your new counsellor.

You want to change your pathway please ensure that you have

discussed this with your counsellor and employer before contacting

RICS.

Section 7 Swapping routes If you want to swap from undertaking structured training to preliminary review you should first discuss this with your employer/counsellor. Then complete an APC application and indicate that you are already enrolled. To swap from structured training to preliminary review the following fees apply:

Swap fee

APC candidate enrolled more than 6 years ago

275

APC candidate enrolled less than 6 years ago

100

Previously referred APC candidate

275