What is Royal institute of chartered surveyors?

Written by RICS SBE | Oct 10, 2019 8:46:22 AM

RICS is a global professional body endorsing and carrying out the highest international ethics in the valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a global professional body endorsing and carrying out the highest international ethics in the valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Therefore, all the international real estate & construction companies follow RICS Standards.

RICS headquarter is in London with its main support functions in Birmingham. There are regional offices in the United Kingdom, across mainland Europe, in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America and Brazil.

RICS SBE in India is housed in two states- one in Amity University- Noida, and second in Amity University- Mumbai.

RICS involves members to update their knowledge and ability during their working life through ongoing professional growth.

Associate members may use "AssocRICS" after their names.
Professional Members may use "MRICS" after their names
Fellows may use "FRICS" after their names.
Honorary members may use “HonRICS” after their names.

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Entities holding the skilled MRICS or FRICS designation are credited to use the professional title designation "Chartered Surveyor" depending on their selected specialist qualifications and field of proficiency.

How to become an MRICS?

Once you have accomplished an accredited degree, the next step is to get a job as a trainee. In order to become a member of RICS (MRICS) you need to complete your Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) which includes completing a period of structured training with an employer. Structured training generally takes between two to three years and comprises of on-the-job learning and assessment.

Understanding APC:

The APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) is the practical training and experience which, when combined with academic qualifications, leads to membership (MRICS) and the status of chartered surveyor.

Benefits of MRICS:

On average, RICS professionals earn more than their unqualified peers. An RICS qualification also safeguards that you can command higher fees from clients.

The built environment sector is oozing with a myriad of opportunities owing to a strong focus on smart cities, increasing population and infrastructural developments.

When it comes to RICS, there is no doubt that it is indeed one of the finest institutions in India. It proposes an accredited degree instead of a diploma. It brings specialized undergraduate and postgraduate programs to students seeking to work in Real Estate, Construction and Infrastructure sector. It also aids as a core for research and development of technical capability in built environment.

RICS SBE is an industry-led institution aims at providing good education and tremendous placement opportunities to the students. The placement team grooms its students and help them achieve confidence. The institution provides guest lectures from the industry experts which helps in enhancing students’ knowledge.

The school has exchange programs with some of the leading universities around the world, such as the University of Salford, UK. It is a brilliant opportunity for individuals considering international exposure as they also get to be a part of the Asian Cities Program, wherein they get the opportunity to work with some of the top universal firms across several cities in Asia.

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