CPD Flashcards
What is RICS’ requirements for CPD?
1) Undertake a minimum of 20 hours a year
2) At least 10 hours formal
3) Maintain a relevant and current understanding of RICS Rules of Conduct during a 3 year rolling period
4) Record CPD online by 31st January each year
What is the RICS CPD decision tree?
An RICS document which includes questions to ascertain whether CPD is formal or informal. Generally:
● Formal – structured learning with clear learning objectives and outcomes e.g. structured online training, professional courses / seminars
● Informal – self managed learning relevant to your professional role e.g. private study, on the job training, informal events
Why is CPD important?
● Continually updating your skills and knowledge in order to remain professionally competent
● We work in a constantly changing industry - essential to keeping informed of current guidance, best practice, laws etc
What is your CPD strategy?
● I have a quarterly professional development review with my line manager to review my careers development plan
● My current targets include broadening my form of contract experience (lots of NEC Option A)
● I have developed a skill matrix to be filled out by all employees to highlight weakness and drive development plans.
What types of articles do you read?
1) APM magazines
2) RICS Modus journals
3) RICS newsletter
4) RICS LinkedIn posts
5) RICS practice alerts (via email)
What recent articles have you read from RICS?
Construction journal on skills gap and recruitment (Ruth Jakeman).
Summarised the recruitment drive at Clarke and Watt and challenges faced:
1) Few responses to ad for senior surveyor
2) Non-charted professional expect high salaries (£45k+)
3) Good candidates go quick (i.e. 4 - 6 weeks after graduating) therefore you have to interview regularly and make an offer straight away
4) High recruiter fees
5) Graduate often do have building pathology knowledge
Z Clauses in NEC Contracts
1) NEC suggest Z clauses should only be added when necessary
2) Common Z clauses include a hierarchy of contract documents in case their is inconsistencies
3) Dispute resolution procedure (W option) can be unclear without Z clauses
4) Risk of amending the core elements of NEC e.g. role of the PM and Supervisor, opening risk of responsibility gaps etc.
5) Risk of amending the core elements of NEC e.g. becomign much more onerous for the contractor which aren’t obvious, leading to dispute.
How do you keep up to date with topical issues?
1) APM magazines
2) RICS Modus journals
3) RICS newsletter
4) RICS LinkedIn posts
5) RICS practice alerts (via email)
6) Attend CPD events e.g. Hugh James often do construction related webinars
Summarise the RICS Futures Report 2020?
Futures project launched in 2015, focusing on three broad areas of activity:
● Talent and skills (developing standards and talent to deliver to these)
● Data and technology (Shape best practice in the use of data and technology)
● Sustainability (ensure the profession operates in way that is ethical and sustainable)
Key challenges facing the industry:
● Urbanisation
● The disruption of bid data and technology on the sector
● The climate crisis
