Applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

 

I am older than 24 years of age can I still apply?

Unfortunately we can only assist young people between 16-24 years of age. Please contact RICS for further information on full and part-time surveying course options.

 

I do not have the academic requirements can I still apply?

You may still apply to the Trust but we will require to know why you have not achieved the required grades. Alternatively you may wish to look at re-sitting your examinations; contact your school, college or local careers advisor for further advice.

 

I would like to find out more about the profession can you help?

Why not try a week’s work experience. This will give you a good idea as to what sort of skills surveyors use in the workplace and the types of projects and work carried out. Please contact your school, college or local careers advisor for further information and advice. Please note that the Trust cannot recommend particular firms to contact nor does it have the facility to manage a work experience scheme.

 

I live outside Greater London but I am really keen on the apprenticeship can you help?

Currently the Trust operates within Greater London, however going forward we are keen to expand our operations regionally to assist young people achieve their ambitions. For specific queries please contact us.

 

I have A-S levels, which stage would I enter the programme?

We consider each application individually. Depending on a number of criteria you will either enter at the National Certificate or Higher National Certificate level.

 

I have A-levels, which stage would I enter the programme?

We consider each application individually. It is likely that you will enter the programme at the Higher National Certificate level.

 

I have relevant work experience and a surveying qualification do you know of a recruitment agency that can help me?

Maxim Recruitment offer a one stop career advice and recruitment service for employers and employees within the Quantity Surveyors and Project Management sector; providing opportunities with leading UK & international firms. http://www.maximrecruitment.co.uk/about-maxim/useful-links.html Many recruitment agencies advertise in relevant trade publications such as Property Week, Estates Gazette, QS News, Construction News to name but a few.