Victoria Mann MRICS, APC Mentor and Assessor as well as Asset Manager at Chancerygate shares her top tips in tackling some common stumbling blocks for candidates during their APC.
1. If you say you’ve done it, know it
The case study is the assessor’s first impression of you as a professional. It must be word perfect and you must be able to confidently talk about everything you have included.
Assessors can question you on any part of your submission, including your CPD record. Be mindful of how you word your involvement in seminars which are outside your scope, as this could open questions on an area that you're not qualified to advise on. A surprising number of general practice surveyors over state their understanding of building defects after attending a one hour CPD session. Don't make this mistake. Continue reading.
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