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Final assessment interview
Application
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Online ethics module
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Requirements
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Preparation
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Format
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Final assessment interviewThis guide will help you prepare for
your final assessment interview.
ApplicationYou need to provide the following information to RICS
before your final assessment interview can be arranged:
contact details of an RICS member who is willing to act as your
sponsor
The technical competencies you have chosen to be assessed on
(follow the guidance given in your pathway guide)
A summary of experience update (optional). This is a single
statement of no more than 500 words and is focussed on the
experience gained between preliminary assessment and submitting for
your final assessment.
You should provide your sponsor with the proposer and sponsor
guide so he/she understands his/her responsibilities.
Online ethics moduleOnce you have been confirmed to go forward
for the final assessment interview, RICS will send you a personal
link and password for the online ethics module.
You must successfully complete the online ethics module to show
your understanding of RICS ethical requirements. The module
consists of brief ethical scenarios, each of which is followed by
five possible solutions. In each case there is one ideal solution;
you must select what you consider to be the ideal solution. There
is then a test consisting of 20 questions. You must pass this test
before your final assessment interview.
Your pass result is valid for 12 months. If you do not pass the
final assessment interview within 12 months you will need to retake
the ethics module and test.
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RequirementsThe 60-minute interview is conducted by at least two
(maximum three) RICS members who have been trained as assessors.
One will act as Chair and will be responsible for managing the
interview.
Before the assessment date, the assessors will check your
documentation to determine whether any conflicts of interest exist.
If they do, RICS will make arrangements to manage them.
You will be expected to demonstrate that you:
have applied your theoretical knowledge through professional
experience
act in accordance with RICS Rules of Conduct, possess the
highest level of professional integrity and objectivity, and
recognise your duties to clients, employers and the community
are a good ambassador for the profession, RICS and your employer
(if applicable)
are aware of the professional and commercial implications of
your work
understand your clients and employers objectives, and
have an up-to-date knowledge of legal and technical matters
relevant to the work you do and the law of the region or country in
which you practise.
You should view the interview as a holistic evaluation of your
readiness to practise as a professional member of RICS. In addition
to your technical competence it will assess your ability to
communicate effectively in person, maintain a line of reasoning,
and apply knowledge and experience in a professional way.
Preparation Attend a final assessment workshop (or review the
RICS vodcast
available)
Re-read all your submissions
Prepare and practise your presentation on your chosen case
study
Study the pathway guide know your competencies
Study the RICS Rules of Conduct this is not just covered through
the ethics module and test, you may be asked questions about any of
the rules throughout the interview
Know about RICS the assessors want you to show that you aspire
to membership.
FormatThe interview will follow a set structure.
Chairmans opening and introductions 3-4 minutes
Your presentation on your case study 10 minutes
Panels questions on the presentation 10 minutes
Discussion on overall experience including optional competencies
not covered by the written submissions and mandatory
competencies
25 minutes
Chairmans questions may include professional and technical
matters, Rules of Conduct, mandatory competencies, CPD
10 minutes
Chairman to close 12 minutes
Total 60 minutes
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RICS assessmentFollowing the interview the panel will review
your experience and reach a conclusion. In broad terms the
weighting placed on the various components of the interview is as
follows:
Mandatory competencies 25%
Technical competencies 60%
Conduct rules, ethics and professional practice 15%
Within a few days of the interview (timeframes differ for world
regions), you will be advised of the outcome. You will receive
either a pass or a referral. If you are successful you will be
awarded professional membership of RICS and the designation
MRICS.
Upon election as a professional member you must pay the
additional membership fees, which will be explained to you by RICS
staff.
In the event of a referral RICS will provide you with a written
report setting out areas of concern and what remedial actions
should be taken before re-sitting.
AppealYou have the right to appeal against the panels
decision.
RICS staff can provide you with guidance on the appeal
procedure.
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