Exam Domains

1 Mandatory Competencies: Ethics; Client Care; Communication; Data Management Weight not published

2 Core Competencies: Cost Management; Procurement and Tendering; Contract Administration; Commercial Management Weight not published

3 Optional Competencies: Project Management; Risk Management; Programming and Planning; Value Management Weight not published

4 Case Study: Written case study on a significant construction cost/procurement project Weight not published

Exam Details

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsRICS Candidate number + valid photo ID; structured interview conducted in person or via video call before RICS-appointed assessors

RenewalNot required -- MRICS and AssocRICS membership requires 20 hours CPD/year (10 formal, 10 informal) and annual subscription renewal; no formal re-examination

PrerequisitesAccredited degree in quantity surveying, construction, or related discipline; 24 months APC structured training (recommended)

Retake PolicyCandidates who fail may be referred (partial pass) or failed; referred candidates may proceed to re-assessment within 6-12 months on the referred competencies only; maximum 4 attempts in total

LanguagesEnglish

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