Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Conceptual competency
mapping benchmark
Level2
RICSQSStudyChecklist
3083
100.0%
0.1%
25
0.8%
33
1.1%
149
4.8%
29
0.9%
90
2.9%
79
2.6%
149
4.8%
MANDATORYCOMPETENCIES
Accountingprinciplesandprocedures(M001)Level1
Balancesheets/profitandlossaccount
Taxation
Revenueandcapitalexpenditure
Cashflows
Auditing
Ratioanalysis
Creditcontrol
Profitability
Insolvency
Legislation
Businessplanning(M002)Level1
Legislation
Short/longtermstrategies
Marketanalysis
Fiveyearplans
Businesssupportservicesadministration,secretarial,HR,ITetc.
Staffinglevelsrecruitment/turnover
Clientcare(M003)Level2
Understandingclientobjectives
Establishingclientsbrief
Appointmentdocuments
Fees
Complaintsprocedures
KeyPerformanceIndicators
Establishingcommunicationswithclientteam
Involvementofstakeholders
Communicationandnegotiation(M004)Level2
Oralcommunication:
Phonecalls
Reportingatmeetings
Facilitating/chairingmeeting
Clientandbidpresentations
Staffpresentations
Contractor/consultantinterviews
Publicspeakingatseminarsetc
Listeningskills
Written/graphicalcommunication:
Letters,memosandemails
Reportwriting:
Programming
Usingdrawninformationcheckingscalesandrevisions
UsingCADdocuments
Negotiation:
Establishingobjectives
Settingstrategy
Collectingandpresentingevidence
Confirmationofagreement
Conductrules,ethicsandprofessionalpractice(M005)Level3
RICSRulesofConduct
Conductbefittingacharteredsurveyor
Registrationoffirms
Complaintsprocedure
Conflictsofinterest
Gifts
ProfessionalIndemnityInsurance
Clientaccounts
Regulation
Disciplinaryprocedures
LifelonglearningCPD
CurrentRICSstructure
Faculties
CurrentRICSissuesandinitiatives
Datamanagement(M007)Level1
BCIS/BMIorotherexternalsources
Elementalanalyses
Pricingbooks
Databaseusegenerally
Employersinhousedatastorageandfilingsystems
Scheduling
Libraries
Healthandsafety(M008)Level2
PersonalhealthandsafetyatworkRICSpublicationSurveyingSafelyPersonalsafety
procedureswhenvisitingaconstructionsiteCommonhealthandsafetyrisksinconstruction
Healthandsafetylegislation:
Generally
Atwork
Constructionspecific
Sectorspecific
Clientspecific
Asbestosandotherhazardousmaterials
Teamworking(M010)Level1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
Page1of5
0
0
0
0
0
0
OriginalData
Level1
Level2
RICSQSStudyChecklist
Understandtheroleofteammembers
Appointingtheprojectteam
Relationshipswithotherteammembers
Communicatingwithotherteammembers
Partneringandcollaborativeworking
Strategicalliance
Supplychainmanagement
Legislationonselectingprojectteams
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
3083
100.0%
71
2.3%
223
7.2%
680
22.0%
CORECOMPETENCIES
Commercialmanagementofconstruction(T010)Level3
Estimating
Establishingbudgets
Cashflows
Reportingfinancialprogressagainstbudget
Procurementoflabour
Procurementofplantandmaterials
Procurementofsubcontracts
Financialmanagementofsupplychain
Financialmanagementofmultipleprojects
Contractpractice(T017)Level3
Principlesofcontractlaw
Legislation
Currentcaselawlookoutforcasesreportedinjournals
Standardformsofmainandsubcontracte.g.JCT,NEC/ECC,GCWorks,ICE,ACA,IChemE,
FIDIC,etc.
Roles&responsibilitiesofpartiesClient,ContractAdministrator/EmployersAgent/
Projectmanager/Engineer,Contractor,Subcontractors,QuantitySurveyor
Assignment/Novation
ThirdpartyrightsLegislation/CollateralWarranties
LettersofintentComfortletters/Consenttospend/Recognitionofcontract
PerformancesecurityBonds/ParentCompanyGuarantees
Insurances
Advancepayments
Interimvaluationsandpaymentprovisions
Materialson/offsite
Fluctuations
Retentionretentionbonds
Changeprocedures
Valuingchangevariations/compensationevents
Extensionsoftime
Claims/LossandExpense
Disputeavoidanceandresolution
Named/Nominatedsubcontractors
SectionalCompletion/PartialPossession
DesignPortions/Performancespecifiedworks
Determination
FinalAccounts
Completion
LiquidatedandAscertainedDamages
Defectsrectificationperiod
Constructiontechnologyandenvironmentalservices(T013)Level3
Constructiontechnology
Substructuresbasements,typesofpiling,etc.
Superstructures
Comparisonofconcrete/steelframes
Floorstructures
Externalwalls,windowsanddoors
Cladding/glazing
Roofstructuresandcoverings
Partitioningsystemsanddoors
Finishesandfixtures
Hardandsoftlandscaping
Engineeringstructures
Bridges
Tunnels
Roads
Railways
Waterways
Seadefences
Earthworks
Sewagetreatmentplants
Processingplant
Servicestechnology
Electricalsystems
Mechanicalsystems
internal/externaldrainage
Mainsservices
Airconditioning/ventilationsystems
Firesafetysystems
Securitysystems
Environmentalsystemsandcontrols
Datasystems
Buildingtypesandotherstructures
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Page2of5
OriginalData
Level1
Level2
RICSQSStudyChecklist
Buildingregulationsandcodes
1
Planninglegislationandprocedures
0
Partywallissues/rightsoflight
0
Dangerous/bannedsubstancesasbestosetc
0
Prefabrication
1
Disabilitylegislation
1
Designeconomicsandcostplanning(T022)Level3
Economicsofdesignsitedensity,wall/floorratio,storeyheights,roomsizes,letable/non1
SourcesofcostdataBCIS/inhousedatabase/otherexternalsources
1
Inflation(tender/construction)
1
Locationfactors,regionalvariations
1
Currencyfluctuations
1
Estimating
1
CostPlans
1
CostPlanning
1
Lifecyclecostingcapital/runningcosts/replacement
1
ValueEngineering
1
ValueManagement
1
RiskManagementandAnalysis(contingency)
1
Stateoftheconstructionmarket
1
Stateoftheeconomygenerallylocallyandglobally
1
Interestrates
1
Procurementandtendering(T062)Level3
Typesofprocurement:
Traditional
1
DesignandBuild
1
ManagementContracting
1
ConstructionManagement
1
MeasuredTerm
1
Serialcontracting
0
Financialbasis:
Lumpsum
1
Remeasured
1
Reimbursable
1
Targetcost
1
GuaranteedorAgreedMaximumPrice
1
Tendering:
Standardrulesoftenderingcodesofpractice,practicenotes
1
Single/twostagetenderingcompetitive/negotiated
1
1
Compilationoftenderlistsprequalifyingcontractors
Compilationoftenderdocuments
1
Tenderanalysis
1
Tenderreports
1
Partneringprojectandstrategic
1
PrivateFinanceInitiativePFI
1
PublicPrivatePartnershipPPP
1
Primecontracting
0
BestValue
1
Wholelifecosting
1
SupplyChainManagement
1
LeanConstruction
1
KeyPerformanceIndicatorsKPI
1
Projectfinancialcontrolandreporting(T067)Level3
Postcontractcostcontrol
1
Changecontrolprocedures
1
Changecontrolforms
1
Costreporting
1
Finalaccounts
1
Lossandexpense
1
Riskmanagement
1
Cashflows
1
Valueengineering
1
1
Benchmarking/Bestvalue
Quantificationandcostingofconstructionworks(T074)Level3
Methodsofmeasurement
SMM/CESMM
1
RICSCodeofMeasuringPractice
0
Preparationofpricingdocuments
Tenderdocumentsgenerally
1
Billofquantity
1
Scheduleofworks
1
Scheduleofrates
1
ProvisionalSums/PrimeCostSums
1
Analysisofprice
Tenderreturns
1
Guaranteed/AgreedMaximumPrice
0
TargetcostPain/Gainmechanisms
1
Lossandexpense
0
Preliminaries
1
Dayworks
1
Valuationofworks
Interimvaluations
1
Valuingchange
1
Lossandexpense
1
Page3of5
3083
100.0%
253
8.2%
182
5.9%
60
1.9%
430
13.9%
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OriginalData
Level1
Level2
RICSQSStudyChecklist
Finalaccount
Reportingoncost
Tenderreport
Correctingerrorsintenders
Postcontractfinancialreporting
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3083
100.0%
11
0.3%
68
2.2%
63
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
OPTIONALCOMPETENCIES
Capitalallowances(T008)
Currentlegislation
Capitalandrevenueexpenditure
Taxation
CapitalAllowanceslegislation
Claimingcapitalallowances
Plantandmachinery
Industrialbuildings
Hotels
Researchanddevelopment
Enterprisezones
Firstyearallowances
Enhancedcapitalallowances
Conflictavoidance,managementanddisputeresolutionprocedures(M006)
Howstandardformsofcontractdealwithconflictavoidanceanddisputeresolution
1
Conflictavoidance
1
Partnering
1
Negotiation
1
Mediation
1
Conciliation
1
Adjudication
1
Arbitration
1
PreactionProtocol
1
Litigation
1
ExpertWitness
1
IndependentExpertDetermination
1
Contractadministration(T016)
StandardformsofContractJCT,GCWorks,ICE,NEC/ECC,ACA(PPC2000)etc
1
Rolesandresponsibilitiesofpartiesclient,contractors,designers,Q.S
1
Roleandresponsibilitiesofpersonadministeringthecontracte.g.CA,Architect,EA,PM,E 1
Coordinationofparties
1
Designcoordination
0
Planningandbuildingregulatorycontrols
1
Health&SafetyCDM
1
Monitoringprogress
1
Monitoringquality
0
Insurances
1
Bonds/ParentCompanyGuarantees
1
Thirdpartyrights
1
Paymentprovisions
1
Changeprocedures
1
SectionalCompletion/PartialPossession
1
1
Nominated/NamedSubcontractors
Extensionsoftime/lossandexpense
1
Materialson/offsite
1
Determination
1
Liquidatedandascertaineddamages
1
Completion
1
Defects/rectificationperiod
1
Corporaterecoveryandinsolvency(T020)
TypesofInsolvency
0
Bankruptcy
0
Individualvoluntaryarrangement
0
Liquidation
0
Administrativereceivership/Fixedchargereceivership
0
Companyvoluntaryarrangement
0
RoleoftheQSifinsolvencyoccurs
0
Terminationandsuspensionofcontracts
0
Assignment/novation
0
Ownershipofmaterialandplant
0
Bondsandguarantees
0
Setoff
0
RICSInformationPaperonConstructionInsolvency
0
DueDiligence(T025)
Projectmonitoringonmanagementstylecontracts
0
Fundmonitoring
0
Feasibilitystudy
0
Planningandbuildingregulatorycontrol
0
Suitabilityofteam
1
Suitabilityofprocurementroute
1
Tendering
0
Contractualarrangements
0
Thirdpartyrights
0
Suitabilityofprogramme
0
Cashflows
0
Interimpayments
0
Page4of5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OriginalData
Level1
Level2
RICSQSStudyChecklist
Drawdown
Finalaccounts
Risk
Insurance(T045)
ProfessionalIndemnityInsurance
GenerallyandRICSrequirements
Indemnifyingtheemployer
Thirdpartyliabilitypersonsandproperty
Insuranceoftheworksjointnames
Subrogation
Nonnegligenceinsurance
Settinglevelofcover
Intheaggregate/eachandeveryevent
Excess
Netcontributionclause
Performancebonds
Fireinsurancevaluations
Programmingandplanning(T063)
Projectprogramming
Multiprojectprogramming
Flowdiagrams
Activityschedules
Gantcharts
Criticalpath
Keymilestones
Float
Cashflows
Progressmonitoring
Projecthandbook
ProjectExecutionPlansPEP
Establishingteam
Rolesandresponsibilities
Commissioning/handoverprocedure
Closeoutreports
Projectevaluation(T066)
Appraisalmethods
Residualvalue
Value/income
Valuationofproperty/rentalvalues
RICSRedBook
Costs
Landacquisition
Constructioncosts
Fees
Financecosts
Taxation,grants,capitalallowances
Profitability
Planning
Riskmanagement(T077)
Workshops
Identification
Register
Managementplan
Mitigation
QScontributiontoriskmanagement
Riskanalysis
Probabilityandimpact
ExpectedMonetaryValueEMV
MonteCarloSimulation
CentralLimitTheoryCLT
RouteMeanSquareRMS
Contingency
Sustainability(M009)
Sustainabledevelopment/construction
Nationalandinternationalregulations
Environmentalassessmentmethodse.g.LEED,BREEAMetc.
BuildingRegulationsandCodes
Contaminatedland
Wastemanagement
Recyclablematerials
Sustainablematerials
Buildingenvironmentalmanagementsystems
Waterconservation
Energygeneration
Energyconservation
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
293
99
Page5of5
3083
100.0%
10
0.3%
112
3.6%
148
4.8%
51
1.7%
166
5.4%
3083
100.0%
OriginalData
Level1
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
Code
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
305
102
C1
MANDATORYCOMPETENCIES
66
31
88.0%
41.3%
521
16%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
80.0%
0.0%
10
0.3%
100.0%
0.0%
24
0.8%
75.0%
50.0%
36
1.1%
100.0%
87.5%
138
4.3%
Accountingprinciplesandprocedures
(M001)Level1
C1.1
8
C1.1.1 Balancesheets/profitandlossaccount
1
C1.1.2 Taxation
1
C1.1.3 Revenueandcapitalexpenditure
1
C1.1.4 Cashflows
1
C1.1.5 Auditing
1
C1.1.6 Ratioanalysis
0
C1.1.7 Creditcontrol
0
C1.1.8 Profitability
1
C1.1.9 Insolvency
1
C1.1.10 Legislation
1
Businessplanning(M002)Level1
C1.2
6
C1.2.1 Legislation
1
C1.2.2 Short/longtermstrategies
1
C1.2.3 Marketanalysis
1
C1.2.4 Fiveyearplans
1
Businesssupportservicesadministration,
C1.2.5 secretarial,HR,ITetc.
1
C1.2.6 Staffinglevelsrecruitment/turnover
1
Clientcare(M003)Level2
C1.3
6
C1.3.1 Understandingclientobjectives
1
C1.3.2 Establishingclientsbrief
1
C1.3.3 Appointmentdocuments
0
C1.3.4 Fees
1
C1.3.5 Complaintsprocedures
0
C1.3.6 KeyPerformanceIndicators
1
Establishingcommunicationswithclient
C1.3.7 team
1
C1.3.8 Involvementofstakeholders
1
Communicationandnegotiation(M004)
Level2
C1.4
16
Oralcommunication:
C1.4.1 Phonecalls
1
C1.4.2 Reportingatmeetings
1
C1.4.3 Facilitating/chairingmeeting
1
C1.4.4 Clientandbidpresentations
1
C1.4.5 Staffpresentations
1
C1.4.6 Contractor/consultantinterviews
1
C1.4.7 Publicspeakingatseminarsetc
1
C1.4.8 Listeningskills
1
Page1of12
0
0
4
1
1
0
0
0
0
85%
1
1
14
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
Code
C1.4.9
C1.4.10
C1.4.11
C1.4.12
C1.4.13
C1.4.14
C1.4.15
C1.4.16
C1.5
C1.5.1
C1.5.2
C1.5.3
C1.5.4
C1.5.5
C1.5.6
C1.5.7
C1.5.8
C1.5.9
C1.5.10
C1.5.11
C1.5.12
C1.5.13
C1.5.14
C1.6
C1.6.1
C1.6.2
C1.6.3
C1.6.4
C1.6.5
C1.6.6
C1.6.7
C1.7
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
305
Written/graphicalcommunication:
Letters,memosandemails
1
Reportwriting:
Programming
1
Usingdrawninformationcheckingscales
andrevisions
1
UsingCADdocuments
1
Negotiation:
Establishingobjectives
1
Settingstrategy
1
Collectingandpresentingevidence
1
Confirmationofagreement
1
Conductrules,ethicsandprofessional
practice(M005)Level3
9
RICSRulesofConduct
1
Conductbefittingacharteredsurveyor
1
Registrationoffirms
0
Complaintsprocedure
0
Conflictsofinterest
1
Gifts
1
ProfessionalIndemnityInsurance
1
Clientaccounts
0
Regulation
1
Disciplinaryprocedures
1
LifelonglearningCPD
1
CurrentRICSstructure
0
Faculties
0
CurrentRICSissuesandinitiatives
1
Datamanagement(M007)Level1
7
BCIS/BMIorotherexternalsources
1
Elementalanalyses
1
Pricingbooks
1
Databaseusegenerally
1
Employersinhousedatastorageandfiling
systems
1
Scheduling
1
Libraries
1
Healthandsafety(M008)Level2
6
Page2of12
102
85%
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
64.3%
14.3%
26
0.8%
100.0%
71.4%
82
2.6%
100.0%
0.0%
72
2.3%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
305
102
C1.7.1
C1.7.2
C1.7.3
C1.7.4
C1.7.5
C1.7.6
C1.8
C1.8.1
C1.8.2
C1.8.3
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
PersonalhealthandsafetyatworkRICS
publicationSurveyingSafelyPersonal
safetyprocedureswhenvisitinga
constructionsiteCommonhealthand
safetyrisksinconstructionHealthand
safetylegislation:
Generally
Atwork
Constructionspecific
Sectorspecific
Clientspecific
Asbestosandotherhazardousmaterials
Teamworking(M010)Level1
Understandtheroleofteammembers
Appointingtheprojectteam
Relationshipswithotherteammembers
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
1
1
1
C1.8.4
C1.8.5
C1.8.6
C1.8.7
C1.8.8
Communicatingwithotherteammembers
Partneringandcollaborativeworking
Strategicalliance
Supplychainmanagement
Legislationonselectingprojectteams
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
C2
CORECOMPETENCIES
136
C2.1
C2.1.1
C2.1.2
C2.1.3
Commercialmanagementofconstruction
(T010)Level3
Estimating
Establishingbudgets
Cashflows
C2.1.4
C2.1.5
C2.1.6
C2.1.7
C2.1.8
C2.1.9
C2.2
C2.2.1
C2.2.2
Code
C2.2.3
85%
100.0%
75.0%
133
43
94.4%
29.9%
2060 65%
9
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
100.0%
55.6%
96
3.0%
Reportingfinancialprogressagainstbudget
Procurementoflabour
Procurementofplantandmaterials
Procurementofsubcontracts
Financialmanagementofsupplychain
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
Financialmanagementofmultipleprojects
Contractpractice(T017)Level3
Principlesofcontractlaw
Legislation
Currentcaselawlookoutforcases
reportedinjournals
1
28
1
1
0
12
0
0
100.0%
42.9%
243
7.6%
Page3of12
4.2%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
Code
C2.2.4
C2.2.5
C2.2.6
C2.2.7
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
305
Standardformsofmainandsubcontract
e.g.JCT,NEC/ECC,GCWorks,ICE,ACA,
IChemE,FIDIC,etc.
1
Roles&responsibilitiesofpartiesClient,
ContractAdministrator/EmployersAgent
/Projectmanager/Engineer,Contractor,
Subcontractors,QuantitySurveyor
1
Assignment/Novation
1
ThirdpartyrightsLegislation/Collateral
Warranties
1
LettersofintentComfortletters/
C2.2.8 Consenttospend/Recognitionofcontract
PerformancesecurityBonds/Parent
C2.2.9 CompanyGuarantees
C2.2.10 Insurances
C2.2.11 Advancepayments
C2.2.12
C2.2.13
C2.2.14
C2.2.15
C2.2.16
C2.2.17
C2.2.18
C2.2.19
C2.2.20
C2.2.21
C2.2.22
C2.2.23
C2.2.24
C2.2.25
C2.2.26
C2.2.27
C2.2.28
C2.3
102
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Page4of12
Interimvaluationsandpaymentprovisions 1
Materialson/offsite
1
Fluctuations
1
Retentionretentionbonds
1
Changeprocedures
1
Valuingchangevariations/compensation
events
1
Extensionsoftime
1
Claims/LossandExpense
1
Disputeavoidanceandresolution
1
Named/Nominatedsubcontractors
1
SectionalCompletion/PartialPossession 1
DesignPortions/Performancespecified
works
1
Determination
1
FinalAccounts
1
Completion
1
LiquidatedandAscertainedDamages
1
Defectsrectificationperiod
1
Constructiontechnologyand
environmentalservices(T013)Level3
30
Constructiontechnology
85%
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
85.7%
0.0%
660
20.7%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
Code
C2.3.1
C2.3.2
C2.3.3
C2.3.4
C2.3.5
C2.3.6
C2.3.7
C2.3.8
C2.3.9
C2.3.10
C2.3.11
C2.3.12
C2.3.13
C2.3.14
C2.3.15
C2.3.16
C2.3.17
C2.3.18
C2.3.19
C2.3.20
C2.3.21
C2.3.22
C2.3.23
C2.3.24
C2.3.25
C2.3.26
C2.3.27
C2.3.28
C2.3.29
C2.3.30
C2.3.31
C2.3.32
C2.3.33
C2.3.34
C2.3.35
C2.4
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
305
Substructuresbasements,typesofpiling,
etc.
1
Superstructures
1
Comparisonofconcrete/steelframes
1
Floorstructures
1
Externalwalls,windowsanddoors
1
Cladding/glazing
1
Roofstructuresandcoverings
1
Partitioningsystemsanddoors
1
Finishesandfixtures
1
Hardandsoftlandscaping
0
Engineeringstructures
Bridges
1
Tunnels
1
Roads
1
Railways
0
Waterways
1
Seadefences
1
Earthworks
1
Sewagetreatmentplants
1
Processingplant
0
Servicestechnology
Electricalsystems
1
Mechanicalsystems
1
internal/externaldrainage
1
Mainsservices
1
Airconditioning/ventilationsystems
1
Firesafetysystems
1
Securitysystems
1
Environmentalsystemsandcontrols
1
Datasystems
1
Buildingtypesandotherstructures
1
Buildingregulationsandcodes
1
Planninglegislationandprocedures
0
Partywallissues/rightsoflight
0
Dangerous/bannedsubstancesasbestos
etc
1
Prefabrication
1
Disabilitylegislation
1
Designeconomicsandcostplanning
(T022)Level3
15
Page5of12
102
85%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
100.0%
73.3%
275
8.6%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
Code
C2.4.1
C2.4.2
C2.4.3
C2.4.4
C2.4.5
C2.4.6
C2.4.7
C2.4.8
C2.4.9
C2.4.10
C2.4.11
C2.4.12
C2.4.13
C2.4.14
C2.4.15
C2.5
C2.5.1
C2.5.2
C2.5.3
C2.5.4
C2.5.5
C2.5.6
C2.5.7
C2.5.8
C2.5.9
C2.5.10
C2.5.11
C2.5.12
C2.5.13
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
Economicsofdesignsitedensity,wall/
floorratio,storeyheights,roomsizes,
letable/nonletable
SourcesofcostdataBCIS/inhouse
database/otherexternalsources
Inflation(tender/construction)
Locationfactors,regionalvariations
Currencyfluctuations
Estimating
CostPlans
CostPlanning
Lifecyclecostingcapital/runningcosts/
replacement
ValueEngineering
ValueManagement
RiskManagementandAnalysis
(contingency)
Stateoftheconstructionmarket
Stateoftheeconomygenerallylocally
andglobally
Interestrates
Procurementandtendering(T062)Level
3
Typesofprocurement:
Traditional
DesignandBuild
ManagementContracting
ConstructionManagement
MeasuredTerm
Serialcontracting
Financialbasis:
Lumpsum
Remeasured
Reimbursable
Targetcost
GuaranteedorAgreedMaximumPrice
Tendering:
Standardrulesoftenderingcodesof
practice,practicenotes
Single/twostagetenderingcompetitive
/negotiated
305
102
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
24
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Page6of12
85%
92.3%
15.4%
203
6.4%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
Code
C2.5.14
C2.5.15
C2.5.16
C2.5.17
C2.5.18
C2.5.19
C2.5.20
C2.5.21
C2.5.22
C2.5.23
C2.5.24
C2.5.25
C2.5.26
C2.6
C2.6.1
C2.6.2
C2.6.3
C2.6.4
C2.6.5
C2.6.6
C2.6.7
C2.6.8
C2.6.9
C2.6.10
C2.7
C2.7.1
C2.7.2
C2.7.3
C2.7.4
C2.7.5
C2.7.6
C2.7.7
C2.7.8
C2.7.9
C2.7.10
C2.7.11
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
305
Compilationoftenderlistsprequalifying
contractors
1
Compilationoftenderdocuments
1
Tenderanalysis
1
Tenderreports
1
Partneringprojectandstrategic
1
PrivateFinanceInitiativePFI
1
PublicPrivatePartnershipPPP
1
Primecontracting
0
BestValue
1
Wholelifecosting
1
SupplyChainManagement
1
LeanConstruction
1
KeyPerformanceIndicatorsKPI
1
Projectfinancialcontrolandreporting
(T067)Level3
10
Postcontractcostcontrol
1
Changecontrolprocedures
1
Changecontrolforms
1
Costreporting
1
Finalaccounts
1
Lossandexpense
1
Riskmanagement
1
Cashflows
1
Valueengineering
1
Benchmarking/Bestvalue
1
Quantificationandcostingofconstruction
works(T074)Level3
20
Methodsofmeasurement
SMM/CESMM
1
RICSCodeofMeasuringPractice
1
Preparationofpricingdocuments
Tenderdocumentsgenerally
1
Billofquantity
1
Scheduleofworks
1
Scheduleofrates
1
ProvisionalSums/PrimeCostSums
1
Analysisofprice
Tenderreturns
1
Guaranteed/AgreedMaximumPrice
0
TargetcostPain/Gainmechanisms
1
Lossandexpense
1
Page7of12
102
85%
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
100.0%
30.0%
121
3.8%
95.2%
38.1%
462
14.5%
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
Code
C2.7.12 Preliminaries
C2.7.13 Dayworks
Valuationofworks
C2.7.14 Interimvaluations
C2.7.15 Valuingchange
C2.7.16 Lossandexpense
C2.7.17 Finalaccount
C2.7.18 Reportingoncost
C2.7.19 Tenderreport
C2.7.20 Correctingerrorsintenders
C2.7.21 Postcontractfinancialreporting
C3
OPTIONALCOMPETENCIES
C3.1
C3.1.1
C3.1.2
C3.1.3
C3.1.4
C3.1.5
C3.1.6
C3.1.7
C3.1.8
C3.1.9
C3.1.10
C3.1.11
C3.1.12
Capitalallowances(T008)
Currentlegislation
Capitalandrevenueexpenditure
Taxation
CapitalAllowanceslegislation
Claimingcapitalallowances
Plantandmachinery
Industrialbuildings
Hotels
Researchanddevelopment
Enterprisezones
Firstyearallowances
Enhancedcapitalallowances
Conflictavoidance,managementand
disputeresolutionprocedures(M006)
C3.2
Howstandardformsofcontractdealwith
C3.2.1 conflictavoidanceanddisputeresolution
C3.2.2 Conflictavoidance
C3.2.3 Partnering
C3.2.4 Negotiation
C3.2.5 Mediation
C3.2.6 Conciliation
C3.2.7 Adjudication
C3.2.8 Arbitration
C3.2.9 PreactionProtocol
C3.2.10 Litigation
C3.2.11 ExpertWitness
C3.2.12 IndependentExpertDetermination
Contractadministration(T016)
C3.3
305
1
1
102
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
103
7
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
28
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
73.6%
58.3%
20.0%
0.0%
607
11
19%
0.4%
12
100.0%
0.0%
70
2.2%
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
95.5%
9.1%
81
2.5%
Page8of12
85%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
Code
C3.3.1
C3.3.2
C3.3.3
C3.3.4
C3.3.5
C3.3.6
C3.3.7
C3.3.8
C3.3.9
C3.3.10
C3.3.11
C3.3.12
C3.3.13
C3.3.14
C3.3.15
C3.3.16
C3.3.17
C3.3.18
C3.3.19
C3.3.20
C3.3.21
C3.3.22
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
StandardformsofContractJCT,GC
Works,ICE,NEC/ECC,ACA(PPC2000)etc
Rolesandresponsibilitiesofpartiesclient,
contractors,designers,Q.S
Roleandresponsibilitiesofperson
administeringthecontracte.g.CA,
Architect,EA,PM,Engineeretc.
Coordinationofparties
Designcoordination
Planningandbuildingregulatorycontrols
Health&SafetyCDM
Monitoringprogress
Monitoringquality
Insurances
Bonds/ParentCompanyGuarantees
Thirdpartyrights
Paymentprovisions
Changeprocedures
SectionalCompletion/PartialPossession
Nominated/NamedSubcontractors
Extensionsoftime/lossandexpense
Materialson/offsite
Determination
Liquidatedandascertaineddamages
Completion
Defects/rectificationperiod
Corporaterecoveryandinsolvency(T020)
TypesofInsolvency
Bankruptcy
Individualvoluntaryarrangement
Liquidation
Administrativereceivership/Fixedcharge
C3.4.5 receivership
C3.4.6 Companyvoluntaryarrangement
C3.4.7 RoleoftheQSifinsolvencyoccurs
C3.4.8 Terminationandsuspensionofcontracts
C3.4.9 Assignment/novation
C3.4.10 Ownershipofmaterialandplant
C3.4.11 Bondsandguarantees
C3.4.12 Setoff
C3.4
C3.4.1
C3.4.2
C3.4.3
C3.4.4
305
102
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Page9of12
85%
15.4%
0.0%
10
0.3%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
C3.6.2
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
RICSInformationPaperonConstruction
Insolvency
DueDiligence(T025)
Projectmonitoringonmanagementstyle
contracts
Fundmonitoring
Feasibilitystudy
Planningandbuildingregulatorycontrol
Suitabilityofteam
Suitabilityofprocurementroute
Tendering
Contractualarrangements
Thirdpartyrights
Suitabilityofprogramme
Cashflows
Interimpayments
Drawdown
Finalaccounts
Risk
Insurance(T045)
ProfessionalIndemnityInsurance
GenerallyandRICSrequirements
Indemnifyingtheemployer
C3.6.3
C3.6.4
C3.6.5
C3.6.6
C3.6.7
C3.6.8
C3.6.9
C3.6.10
C3.6.11
C3.6.12
C3.7
C3.7.1
C3.7.2
C3.7.3
C3.7.4
C3.7.5
C3.7.6
C3.7.7
Thirdpartyliabilitypersonsandproperty
Insuranceoftheworksjointnames
Subrogation
Nonnegligenceinsurance
Settinglevelofcover
Intheaggregate/eachandeveryevent
Excess
Netcontributionclause
Performancebonds
Fireinsurancevaluations
Programmingandplanning(T063)
Projectprogramming
Multiprojectprogramming
Flowdiagrams
Activityschedules
Gantcharts
Criticalpath
Keymilestones
Code
C3.4.13
C3.5
C3.5.1
C3.5.2
C3.5.3
C3.5.4
C3.5.5
C3.5.6
C3.5.7
C3.5.8
C3.5.9
C3.5.10
C3.5.11
C3.5.12
C3.5.13
C3.5.14
C3.5.15
C3.6
C3.6.1
305
102
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
6
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
16
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
Page10of12
85%
20.0%
0.0%
0.2%
50.0%
0.0%
13
0.4%
100.0%
50.0%
97
3.0%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
Float
Cashflows
Progressmonitoring
Projecthandbook
ProjectExecutionPlansPEP
Establishingteam
Rolesandresponsibilities
Commissioning/handoverprocedure
Closeoutreports
Projectevaluation(T066)
Appraisalmethods
Residualvalue
Value/income
Valuationofproperty/rentalvalues
RICSRedBook
Costs
Landacquisition
Constructioncosts
Fees
Financecosts
Taxation,grants,capitalallowances
Profitability
Planning
Riskmanagement(T077)
Workshops
Identification
Register
Managementplan
Mitigation
QScontributiontoriskmanagement
Riskanalysis
Probabilityandimpact
ExpectedMonetaryValueEMV
MonteCarloSimulation
CentralLimitTheoryCLT
RouteMeanSquareRMS
Contingency
Sustainability(M009)
Sustainabledevelopment/construction
Nationalandinternationalregulations
Environmentalassessmentmethodse.g.
C3.10.3 LEED,BREEAMetc.
Code
C3.7.8
C3.7.9
C3.7.10
C3.7.11
C3.7.12
C3.7.13
C3.7.14
C3.7.15
C3.7.16
C3.8
C3.8.1
C3.8.2
C3.8.3
C3.8.4
C3.8.5
C3.8.6
C3.8.7
C3.8.8
C3.8.9
C3.8.10
C3.8.11
C3.8.12
C3.8.13
C3.9
C3.9.1
C3.9.2
C3.9.3
C3.9.4
C3.9.5
C3.9.6
C3.9.7
C3.9.8
C3.9.9
C3.9.10
C3.9.11
C3.9.12
C3.9.13
C3.10
C3.10.1
C3.10.2
305
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
13
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
12
1
1
102
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Page11of12
85%
100.0%
76.9%
118
3.7%
84.6%
53.8%
58
1.8%
100.0%
8.3%
144
4.5%
GraduateCompetencyThresholdBenchmark(GCTB)
BreadthScale
DepthScale
%Topic %Topic
%
Coverage Coverage Credit Percent
Level1 Level2 Level1
Level2
hours age
RICSQSStudyChecklistTopics
BuildingRegulationsandCodes
Contaminatedland
Wastemanagement
Recyclablematerials
Sustainablematerials
Buildingenvironmentalmanagement
C3.10.9 systems
C3.10.10 Waterconservation
C3.10.11 Energygeneration
C3.10.12 Energyconservation
TotalTopics=359
Code
C3.10.4
C3.10.5
C3.10.6
C3.10.7
C3.10.8
305
1
1
1
1
1
102
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
305
Page12of12
102
85%
85%
28% 3188
100%
Code
M001
M002
M003
M004
M005
M007
M008
M009
Data management
Health and safety
Sustainability
M010
Teamworking
Core Competencies
Commercial management of
construction
Construction technology and
environmental services
Contract practice
Design economics and cost
planning
Procurement tendering
Project financial control and
reporting
Quantification and costing of
construction works
Optional Competencies
Capital allowances
Contract administration
Corporate recovery and
insolvency
Due diligence
Insurance
Programming and planning
Project evaluation
Risk management
T017
T022
T062
T067
T074
T008
T016
T020
T025
T045
T063
TO66
T077
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
Module 8
Module 9
Module 10
Module 11
Module 12
Module 13
Module 14
Module 15
Module 16
Module 17
Module 18
Module 19
Module 20
Module 21
4
20
200
4
20
200
4
20
200
4
20
200
4
10
100
4
10
100
4
10
100
5
20
200
5
20
200
5
20
200
5
20
200
5
20
200
5
10
100
5
10
100
5
10
100
6
20
200
6
20
200
6
20
200
6
20
200
6
20
200
360
3600
0
0
0
0
Business planning
Client care
Communication and
negotiation
Conduct rules, ethics and
professional practice
Conflict avoidance,
management and dispute
resolution procedures
T013
4
20
200
Competency
Mandatory Competencies
Accounting principles and
procedures
M006
T010
Module 2
Module Name:
Level:
Credits:
Hours
Module 1
University Name:
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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Accountingprinciplesandprocedures(M001)Level1
Balancesheets/profitandlossaccount
Taxation
Revenueandcapitalexpenditure
Cashflows
Auditing
Ratioanalysis
Creditcontrol
Profitability
Insolvency
Legislation
Businessplanning(M002)Level1
Legislation
Short/longtermstrategies
Marketanalysis
Fiveyearplans
Businesssupportservicesadministration,secretarial,HR,ITetc.
Staffinglevelsrecruitment/turnover
Clientcare(M003)Level2
Understandingclientobjectives
Establishingclientsbrief
Appointmentdocuments
Fees
Complaintsprocedures
KeyPerformanceIndicators
Establishingcommunicationswithclientteam
Involvementofstakeholders
Communicationandnegotiation(M004)Level2
Oralcommunication:
Phonecalls
Reportingatmeetings
Facilitating/chairingmeeting
Clientandbidpresentations
Staffpresentations
Contractor/consultantinterviews
Publicspeakingatseminarsetc
Listeningskills
Written/graphicalcommunication:
Letters,memosandemails
Reportwriting:
Programming
Usingdrawninformationcheckingscalesandrevisions
UsingCADdocuments
Negotiation:
Establishingobjectives
Settingstrategy
Collectingandpresentingevidence
Confirmationofagreement
Conductrules,ethicsandprofessionalpractice(M005)Level3
RICSRulesofConduct
Conductbefittingacharteredsurveyor
Registrationoffirms
Complaintsprocedure
Conflictsofinterest
Gifts
ProfessionalIndemnityInsurance
Clientaccounts
Regulation
Disciplinaryprocedures
LifelonglearningCPD
CurrentRICSstructure
Faculties
CurrentRICSissuesandinitiatives
Datamanagement(M007)Level1
BCIS/BMIorotherexternalsources
Elementalanalyses
Pricingbooks
Databaseusegenerally
Employersinhousedatastorageandfilingsystems
Scheduling
Libraries
Healthandsafety(M008)Level2
PersonalhealthandsafetyatworkRICSpublicationSurveyingSafelyPersonalsafety
procedureswhenvisitingaconstructionsiteCommonhealthandsafetyrisksinconstruction
Healthandsafetylegislation:
Generally
Atwork
Constructionspecific
Sectorspecific
Clientspecific
Asbestosandotherhazardousmaterials
Teamworking(M010)Level1
Understandtheroleofteammembers
Appointingtheprojectteam
Relationshipswithotherteammembers
Communicatingwithotherteammembers
Partneringandcollaborativeworking
Strategicalliance
Supplychainmanagement
Legislationonselectingprojectteams
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Commercialmanagementofconstruction(T010)Level3
Estimating
Establishingbudgets
Cashflows
Reportingfinancialprogressagainstbudget
Procurementoflabour
Procurementofplantandmaterials
Procurementofsubcontracts
Financialmanagementofsupplychain
Financialmanagementofmultipleprojects
Contractpractice(T017)Level3
Principlesofcontractlaw
Legislation
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Currentcaselawlookoutforcasesreportedinjournals
Standardformsofmainandsubcontracte.g.JCT,NEC/ECC,GCWorks,ICE,ACA,IChemE,
FIDIC,etc.
Roles&responsibilitiesofpartiesClient,ContractAdministrator/EmployersAgent/
Projectmanager/Engineer,Contractor,Subcontractors,QuantitySurveyor
Assignment/Novation
ThirdpartyrightsLegislation/CollateralWarranties
LettersofintentComfortletters/Consenttospend/Recognitionofcontract
PerformancesecurityBonds/ParentCompanyGuarantees
Insurances
Advancepayments
Interimvaluationsandpaymentprovisions
Materialson/offsite
Fluctuations
Retentionretentionbonds
Changeprocedures
Valuingchangevariations/compensationevents
Extensionsoftime
Claims/LossandExpense
Disputeavoidanceandresolution
Named/Nominatedsubcontractors
SectionalCompletion/PartialPossession
DesignPortions/Performancespecifiedworks
Determination
FinalAccounts
Completion
LiquidatedandAscertainedDamages
Defectsrectificationperiod
Constructiontechnologyandenvironmentalservices(T013)Level3
Constructiontechnology
Substructuresbasements,typesofpiling,etc.
Superstructures
Comparisonofconcrete/steelframes
Floorstructures
Externalwalls,windowsanddoors
Cladding/glazing
Roofstructuresandcoverings
Partitioningsystemsanddoors
Finishesandfixtures
Hardandsoftlandscaping
Engineeringstructures
Bridges
Tunnels
Roads
Railways
Waterways
Seadefences
Earthworks
Sewagetreatmentplants
Processingplant
Servicestechnology
Electricalsystems
Mechanicalsystems
internal/externaldrainage
Mainsservices
Airconditioning/ventilationsystems
Firesafetysystems
Securitysystems
Environmentalsystemsandcontrols
Datasystems
Buildingtypesandotherstructures
Buildingregulationsandcodes
Planninglegislationandprocedures
Partywallissues/rightsoflight
Dangerous/bannedsubstancesasbestosetc
Prefabrication
Disabilitylegislation
Designeconomicsandcostplanning(T022)Level3
Economicsofdesignsitedensity,wall/floorratio,storeyheights,roomsizes,letable/nonletable
SourcesofcostdataBCIS/inhousedatabase/otherexternalsources
Inflation(tender/construction)
Locationfactors,regionalvariations
Currencyfluctuations
Estimating
CostPlans
CostPlanning
Lifecyclecostingcapital/runningcosts/replacement
ValueEngineering
ValueManagement
RiskManagementandAnalysis(contingency)
Stateoftheconstructionmarket
Stateoftheeconomygenerallylocallyandglobally
Interestrates
Procurementandtendering(T062)Level3
Typesofprocurement:
Traditional
DesignandBuild
ManagementContracting
ConstructionManagement
MeasuredTerm
Serialcontracting
Financialbasis:
Lumpsum
Remeasured
Reimbursable
Targetcost
GuaranteedorAgreedMaximumPrice
Tendering:
Standardrulesoftenderingcodesofpractice,practicenotes
Single/twostagetenderingcompetitive/negotiated
Compilationoftenderlistsprequalifyingcontractors
Compilationoftenderdocuments
Tenderanalysis
Tenderreports
Partneringprojectandstrategic
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PublicPrivatePartnershipPPP
Primecontracting
BestValue
Wholelifecosting
SupplyChainManagement
LeanConstruction
KeyPerformanceIndicatorsKPI
Projectfinancialcontrolandreporting(T067)Level3
Postcontractcostcontrol
Changecontrolprocedures
Changecontrolforms
Costreporting
Finalaccounts
Lossandexpense
Riskmanagement
Cashflows
Valueengineering
Benchmarking/Bestvalue
Quantificationandcostingofconstructionworks(T074)Level3
Methodsofmeasurement
SMM/CESMM
RICSCodeofMeasuringPractice
Preparationofpricingdocuments
Tenderdocumentsgenerally
Billofquantity
Scheduleofworks
Scheduleofrates
ProvisionalSums/PrimeCostSums
Analysisofprice
Tenderreturns
Guaranteed/AgreedMaximumPrice
TargetcostPain/Gainmechanisms
Lossandexpense
Preliminaries
Dayworks
Valuationofworks
Interimvaluations
Valuingchange
Lossandexpense
Finalaccount
Reportingoncost
Tenderreport
Correctingerrorsintenders
Postcontractfinancialreporting
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Capitalallowances(T008)
Currentlegislation
Capitalandrevenueexpenditure
Taxation
CapitalAllowanceslegislation
Claimingcapitalallowances
Plantandmachinery
Industrialbuildings
Hotels
Researchanddevelopment
Enterprisezones
Firstyearallowances
Enhancedcapitalallowances
Conflictavoidance,managementanddisputeresolutionprocedures(M006)
Howstandardformsofcontractdealwithconflictavoidanceanddisputeresolution
Conflictavoidance
Partnering
Negotiation
Mediation
Conciliation
Adjudication
Arbitration
PreactionProtocol
Litigation
ExpertWitness
IndependentExpertDetermination
Contractadministration(T016)
StandardformsofContractJCT,GCWorks,ICE,NEC/ECC,ACA(PPC2000)etc
Rolesandresponsibilitiesofpartiesclient,contractors,designers,Q.S
Roleandresponsibilitiesofpersonadministeringthecontracte.g.CA,Architect,EA,PM,Engineeretc.
Coordinationofparties
Designcoordination
Planningandbuildingregulatorycontrols
Health&SafetyCDM
Monitoringprogress
Monitoringquality
Insurances
Bonds/ParentCompanyGuarantees
Thirdpartyrights
Paymentprovisions
Changeprocedures
SectionalCompletion/PartialPossession
Nominated/NamedSubcontractors
Extensionsoftime/lossandexpense
Materialson/offsite
Determination
Liquidatedandascertaineddamages
Completion
Defects/rectificationperiod
Corporaterecoveryandinsolvency(T020)
TypesofInsolvency
Bankruptcy
Individualvoluntaryarrangement
Liquidation
Administrativereceivership/Fixedchargereceivership
Companyvoluntaryarrangement
RoleoftheQSifinsolvencyoccurs
Terminationandsuspensionofcontracts
Assignment/novation
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Bondsandguarantees
Setoff
RICSInformationPaperonConstructionInsolvency
DueDiligence(T025)
Projectmonitoringonmanagementstylecontracts
Fundmonitoring
Feasibilitystudy
Planningandbuildingregulatorycontrol
Suitabilityofteam
Suitabilityofprocurementroute
Tendering
Contractualarrangements
Thirdpartyrights
Suitabilityofprogramme
Cashflows
Interimpayments
Drawdown
Finalaccounts
Risk
Insurance(T045)
ProfessionalIndemnityInsurance
GenerallyandRICSrequirements
Indemnifyingtheemployer
Thirdpartyliabilitypersonsandproperty
Insuranceoftheworksjointnames
Subrogation
Nonnegligenceinsurance
Settinglevelofcover
Intheaggregate/eachandeveryevent
Excess
Netcontributionclause
Performancebonds
Fireinsurancevaluations
Programmingandplanning(T063)
Projectprogramming
Multiprojectprogramming
Flowdiagrams
Activityschedules
Gantcharts
Criticalpath
Keymilestones
Float
Cashflows
Progressmonitoring
Projecthandbook
ProjectExecutionPlansPEP
Establishingteam
Rolesandresponsibilities
Commissioning/handoverprocedure
Closeoutreports
Projectevaluation(T066)
Appraisalmethods
Residualvalue
Value/income
Valuationofproperty/rentalvalues
RICSRedBook
Costs
Landacquisition
Constructioncosts
Fees
Financecosts
Taxation,grants,capitalallowances
Profitability
Planning
Riskmanagement(T077)
Workshops
Identification
Register
Managementplan
Mitigation
QScontributiontoriskmanagement
Riskanalysis
Probabilityandimpact
ExpectedMonetaryValueEMV
MonteCarloSimulation
CentralLimitTheoryCLT
RouteMeanSquareRMS
Contingency
Sustainability(M009)
Sustainabledevelopment/construction
Nationalandinternationalregulations
Environmentalassessmentmethodse.g.LEED,BREEAMetc.
BuildingRegulationsandCodes
Contaminatedland
Wastemanagement
Recyclablematerials
Sustainablematerials
Buildingenvironmentalmanagementsystems
Waterconservation
Energygeneration
Energyconservation
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C1.1
C1.2
C1.3
negotiation
C1.4
Professional Development
Project
QS Practice Specialisation
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4
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4
4
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5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
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Competency
Mandatory Competencies
M001 Accounting principles and
procedures
Construction Economics 2
Construction Law
Contract Administration
Construction Economics
Quantitative Methods
Sustainable Development
Constructional Environmental
and Structural Technologies
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15
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25
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20
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professional practice
C2.1
C2.2
T017
T013
C2.3
T022
C2.4
C2.5
T062
T067
C2.6
T074
C2.7
C3
C3.1
C3.2
C3.3
C3.4
C3.5
C3.6
C3.7
C3.8
C3.9
C3.10
T008
M006
T016
T020
T025
T045
T063
TO66
T077
M009
Core Competencies
Commercial management of
construction
Contract practice
Construction technology and
environmental services
Design economics and cost
planning
Procurement and tendering
Project financial control and
reporting
Quantification and costing of
construction works
Optional Competencies
Capital allowances
Conflict avoidance,
management and dispute
resolution procedures
Contract administration
Corporate recovery and
insolvency
Due diligence
Insurance
Programming and planning
Project evaluation
Risk management
Sustainability
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10
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20
15
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30
10
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40
30
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100
115
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80
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10
10
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50
30
10
30
110
10
20
80
60
30
95
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10
377
45
10
10
230
216
10
10
65
70
10
380
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45
11
91
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185
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30
5
80
100
60
5 100
100 2620
20
10
60
20
50
130
70
20
5
100
30
55
100
200
10
30
60
50
200
200
20
85
30
132
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50
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140
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10
130
10
10
200
100
100
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100
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C1.1.1
C1.1.2
C1.1.3
C1.1.4
C1.1.5
C1.1.6
C1.1.7
C1.1.8
C1.1.9
C1.1.10
C1.2
C1.2.1
C1.2.2
C1.2.3
C1.2.4
C1.2.5
C1.2.6
C1.3
C1.3.1
C1.3.2
C1.3.3
C1.3.4
C1.3.5
C1.3.6
C1.3.7
C1.3.8
C1.4
C1.4.1
C1.4.2
C1.4.3
C1.4.4
C1.4.5
C1.4.6
C1.4.7
C1.4.8
C1.4.9
C1.4.10
C1.4.11
C1.4.12
C1.4.13
C1.4.14
C1.4.15
C1.4.16
C1.5
C1.5.1
C1.5.2
C1.5.3
C1.5.4
C1.5.5
C1.5.6
C1.5.7
C1.5.8
C1.5.9
C1.5.10
C1.5.11
C1.5.12
C1.5.13
C1.5.14
C1.6
C1.6.1
C1.6.2
C1.6.3
C1.6.4
C1.6.5
C1.6.6
C1.6.7
C1.7
C1.7.1
C1.7.2
C1.7.3
C1.7.4
C1.7.5
C1.7.6
C1.8
C1.8.1
C1.8.2
C1.8.3
C1.8.4
C1.8.5
Accountingprinciplesandprocedures
(M001)Level1
Balancesheets/profitandlossaccount
Taxation
Revenueandcapitalexpenditure
Cashflows
Auditing
Ratioanalysis
Creditcontrol
Profitability
Insolvency
Legislation
Businessplanning(M002)Level1
Legislation
Short/longtermstrategies
Marketanalysis
Fiveyearplans
Businesssupportservicesadministration,
secretarial,HR,ITetc.
Staffinglevelsrecruitment/turnover
Clientcare(M003)Level2
Understandingclientobjectives
Establishingclientsbrief
Appointmentdocuments
Fees
Complaintsprocedures
KeyPerformanceIndicators
Establishingcommunicationswithclient
team
Involvementofstakeholders
Communicationandnegotiation(M004)
Level2
Oralcommunication:
Phonecalls
Reportingatmeetings
Facilitating/chairingmeeting
Clientandbidpresentations
Staffpresentations
Contractor/consultantinterviews
Publicspeakingatseminarsetc
Listeningskills
Written/graphicalcommunication:
Letters,memosandemails
Reportwriting:
Programming
Usingdrawninformationcheckingscales
andrevisions
UsingCADdocuments
Negotiation:
Establishingobjectives
Settingstrategy
Collectingandpresentingevidence
Confirmationofagreement
Conductrules,ethicsandprofessional
practice(M005)Level3
RICSRulesofConduct
Conductbefittingacharteredsurveyor
Registrationoffirms
Complaintsprocedure
Conflictsofinterest
Gifts
ProfessionalIndemnityInsurance
Clientaccounts
Regulation
Disciplinaryprocedures
LifelonglearningCPD
CurrentRICSstructure
Faculties
CurrentRICSissuesandinitiatives
Datamanagement(M007)Level1
BCIS/BMIorotherexternalsources
Elementalanalyses
Pricingbooks
Databaseusegenerally
Employersinhousedatastorageandfiling
systems
Scheduling
Libraries
Healthandsafety(M008)Level2
PersonalhealthandsafetyatworkRICS
publicationSurveyingSafelyPersonal
safetyprocedureswhenvisitinga
constructionsiteCommonhealthandsafety
risksinconstructionHealthandsafety
legislation:
Generally
Atwork
Constructionspecific
Sectorspecific
Clientspecific
Asbestosandotherhazardousmaterials
Teamworking(M010)Level1
Understandtheroleofteammembers
Appointingtheprojectteam
Relationshipswithotherteammembers
Communicatingwithotherteammembers
Partneringandcollaborativeworking
Constructional Environmental
and Structural Technologies
Sustainable Development
Quantitative Methods
Construction Economics
Contract Administration
Construction Law
Construction Economics 2
QS Practice Specialisation
Professional Development
Project
ModuleName:
Level:
Credits:
Hours:
University of Example
4
20
200
MD 1601
4
20
200
MD 1967
4
20
200
MD 1828
4
20
200
MD 1048
4
10
100
MD 1055
4
10
100
MD 1827
4
10
100
MD 1966
4
10
100
MD 1968
5
20
200
MD 2778
5
20
200
MD 2890
5
20
200
MD 2895
5
20
200
MD 2894
5
20
200
MD 2170
5
10
100
MD 2228
5
10
100
MD 2213
5
10
100
MD 2185
6
20
200
MD 3899
6
20
200
MD 3898
6
20
200
MD 0897
6
20
200
MD 3892
6
10
100
MD 3519
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
340
3400
1
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
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4
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3
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1
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3
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7
0
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3
1
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3
0
2
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6
0
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0
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9
4
0
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9
4
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0
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5
5
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0
0
3
0
3
2
2
Code
RICSQSStudyChecklist
C1.8.6
C1.8.7
C1.8.8
Strategicalliance
Supplychainmanagement
Legislationonselectingprojectteams
C2
CORECOMPETENCIES
C2.1
C2.1.1
C2.1.2
C2.1.3
C2.1.4
C2.1.5
C2.1.6
C2.1.7
C2.1.8
C2.1.9
C2.2
C2.2.1
C2.2.2
C2.2.3
C2.2.4
C2.2.5
C2.2.6
C2.2.7
C2.2.8
C2.2.9
C2.2.10
C2.2.11
C2.2.12
C2.2.13
C2.2.14
C2.2.15
C2.2.16
C2.2.17
C2.2.18
C2.2.19
C2.2.20
C2.2.21
C2.2.22
C2.2.23
C2.2.24
C2.2.25
C2.2.26
C2.2.27
C2.2.28
C2.3
C2.3.1
C2.3.2
C2.3.3
C2.3.4
C2.3.5
C2.3.6
C2.3.7
C2.3.8
C2.3.9
C2.3.10
C2.3.11
C2.3.12
C2.3.13
C2.3.14
C2.3.15
C2.3.16
C2.3.17
C2.3.18
C2.3.19
C2.3.20
C2.3.21
C2.3.22
C2.3.23
C2.3.24
C2.3.25
C2.3.26
C2.3.27
C2.3.28
C2.3.29
C2.3.30
C2.3.31
C2.3.32
C2.3.33
C2.3.34
C2.3.35
Commercialmanagementofconstruction
(T010)Level3
Estimating
Establishingbudgets
Cashflows
Reportingfinancialprogressagainstbudget
Procurementoflabour
Procurementofplantandmaterials
Procurementofsubcontracts
Financialmanagementofsupplychain
Financialmanagementofmultipleprojects
Contractpractice(T017)Level3
Principlesofcontractlaw
Legislation
Currentcaselawlookoutforcases
reportedinjournals
Standardformsofmainandsubcontract
e.g.JCT,NEC/ECC,GCWorks,ICE,ACA,
IChemE,FIDIC,etc.
Roles&responsibilitiesofpartiesClient,
ContractAdministrator/EmployersAgent/
Projectmanager/Engineer,Contractor,Sub
contractors,QuantitySurveyor
Assignment/Novation
ThirdpartyrightsLegislation/Collateral
Warranties
LettersofintentComfortletters/Consent
tospend/Recognitionofcontract
PerformancesecurityBonds/Parent
CompanyGuarantees
Insurances
Advancepayments
Interimvaluationsandpaymentprovisions
Materialson/offsite
Fluctuations
Retentionretentionbonds
Changeprocedures
Valuingchangevariations/compensation
events
Extensionsoftime
Claims/LossandExpense
Disputeavoidanceandresolution
Named/Nominatedsubcontractors
SectionalCompletion/PartialPossession
DesignPortions/Performancespecified
works
Determination
FinalAccounts
Completion
LiquidatedandAscertainedDamages
Defectsrectificationperiod
Constructiontechnologyandenvironmental
services(T013)Level3
Constructiontechnology
Substructuresbasements,typesofpiling,
etc.
Superstructures
Comparisonofconcrete/steelframes
Floorstructures
Externalwalls,windowsanddoors
Cladding/glazing
Roofstructuresandcoverings
Partitioningsystemsanddoors
Finishesandfixtures
Hardandsoftlandscaping
Engineeringstructures
Bridges
Tunnels
Roads
Railways
Waterways
Seadefences
Earthworks
Sewagetreatmentplants
Processingplant
Servicestechnology
Electricalsystems
Mechanicalsystems
internal/externaldrainage
Mainsservices
Airconditioning/ventilationsystems
Firesafetysystems
Securitysystems
Environmentalsystemsandcontrols
Datasystems
Buildingtypesandotherstructures
Buildingregulationsandcodes
Planninglegislationandprocedures
Partywallissues/rightsoflight
Dangerous/bannedsubstancesasbestos
etc
Prefabrication
Disabilitylegislation
Constructional Environmental
and Structural Technologies
Sustainable Development
Quantitative Methods
Construction Economics
Contract Administration
Construction Law
Construction Economics 2
QS Practice Specialisation
Professional Development
Project
ModuleName:
Level:
Credits:
Hours:
University of Example
4
20
200
MD 1601
4
20
200
MD 1967
4
20
200
MD 1828
4
20
200
MD 1048
4
10
100
MD 1055
4
10
100
MD 1827
4
10
100
MD 1966
4
10
100
MD 1968
5
20
200
MD 2778
5
20
200
MD 2890
5
20
200
MD 2895
5
20
200
MD 2894
5
20
200
MD 2170
5
10
100
MD 2228
5
10
100
MD 2213
5
10
100
MD 2185
6
20
200
MD 3899
6
20
200
MD 3898
6
20
200
MD 0897
6
20
200
MD 3892
6
10
100
MD 3519
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
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2
3
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2
3
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3
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3
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3
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2
3
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Level Level
2
3
Level1
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2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
1
1
1
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2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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3
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3
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2
0
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2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
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0
2
0
0
4
3
1
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3
2
1
0
0
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0
1
0
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0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
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1
2
2
2
2
1
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0
0
0
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3
1
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2
1
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0
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0
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
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0
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1
0
0
0
Buildingmaterialpro
Code
C2.4
C2.4.1
C2.4.2
C2.4.3
C2.4.4
C2.4.5
C2.4.6
C2.4.7
C2.4.8
C2.4.9
C2.4.10
C2.4.11
C2.4.12
C2.4.13
C2.4.14
C2.4.15
C2.5
C2.5.1
C2.5.2
C2.5.3
C2.5.4
C2.5.5
C2.5.6
C2.5.7
C2.5.8
C2.5.9
C2.5.10
C2.5.11
C2.5.12
C2.5.13
C2.5.14
C2.5.15
C2.5.16
C2.5.17
C2.5.18
C2.5.19
C2.5.20
C2.5.21
C2.5.22
C2.5.23
C2.5.24
C2.5.25
C2.5.26
C2.6
C2.6.1
C2.6.2
C2.6.3
C2.6.4
C2.6.5
C2.6.6
C2.6.7
C2.6.8
C2.6.9
C2.6.10
C2.7
C2.7.1
C2.7.2
C2.7.3
C2.7.4
C2.7.5
C2.7.6
C2.7.7
C2.7.8
C2.7.9
C2.7.10
C2.7.11
C2.7.12
C2.7.13
C2.7.14
C2.7.15
C2.7.16
C2.7.17
C2.7.18
C2.7.19
C2.7.20
C2.7.21
RICSQSStudyChecklist
Constructional Environmental
and Structural Technologies
Sustainable Development
Quantitative Methods
Construction Economics
Contract Administration
Construction Law
Construction Economics 2
QS Practice Specialisation
Professional Development
Project
ModuleName:
Level:
Credits:
Hours:
University of Example
4
20
200
MD 1601
4
20
200
MD 1967
4
20
200
MD 1828
4
20
200
MD 1048
4
10
100
MD 1055
4
10
100
MD 1827
4
10
100
MD 1966
4
10
100
MD 1968
5
20
200
MD 2778
5
20
200
MD 2890
5
20
200
MD 2895
5
20
200
MD 2894
5
20
200
MD 2170
5
10
100
MD 2228
5
10
100
MD 2213
5
10
100
MD 2185
6
20
200
MD 3899
6
20
200
MD 3898
6
20
200
MD 0897
6
20
200
MD 3892
6
10
100
MD 3519
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Designeconomicsandcostplanning(T022)
Level3
Economicsofdesignsitedensity,wall/
floorratio,storeyheights,roomsizes,
letable/nonletable
SourcesofcostdataBCIS/inhouse
database/otherexternalsources
Inflation(tender/construction)
Locationfactors,regionalvariations
Currencyfluctuations
Estimating
CostPlans
CostPlanning
Lifecyclecostingcapital/runningcosts/
replacement
ValueEngineering
ValueManagement
RiskManagementandAnalysis
(contingency)
Stateoftheconstructionmarket
Stateoftheeconomygenerallylocallyand
globally
Interestrates
Procurementandtendering(T062)Level3
Typesofprocurement:
Traditional
DesignandBuild
ManagementContracting
ConstructionManagement
MeasuredTerm
Serialcontracting
Financialbasis:
Lumpsum
Remeasured
Reimbursable
Targetcost
GuaranteedorAgreedMaximumPrice
Tendering:
Standardrulesoftenderingcodesof
practice,practicenotes
Single/twostagetenderingcompetitive/
negotiated
Compilationoftenderlistsprequalifying
contractors
Compilationoftenderdocuments
Tenderanalysis
Tenderreports
Partneringprojectandstrategic
PrivateFinanceInitiativePFI
PublicPrivatePartnershipPPP
Primecontracting
BestValue
Wholelifecosting
SupplyChainManagement
LeanConstruction
KeyPerformanceIndicatorsKPI
Projectfinancialcontrolandreporting
(T067)Level3
Postcontractcostcontrol
Changecontrolprocedures
Changecontrolforms
Costreporting
Finalaccounts
Lossandexpense
Riskmanagement
Cashflows
Valueengineering
Benchmarking/Bestvalue
Quantificationandcostingofconstruction
works(T074)Level3
Methodsofmeasurement
SMM/CESMM
RICSCodeofMeasuringPractice
Preparationofpricingdocuments
Tenderdocumentsgenerally
Billofquantity
Scheduleofworks
Scheduleofrates
ProvisionalSums/PrimeCostSums
Analysisofprice
Tenderreturns
Guaranteed/AgreedMaximumPrice
TargetcostPain/Gainmechanisms
Lossandexpense
Preliminaries
Dayworks
Valuationofworks
Interimvaluations
Valuingchange
Lossandexpense
Finalaccount
Reportingoncost
Tenderreport
Correctingerrorsintenders
Postcontractfinancialreporting
C3
OPTIONALCOMPETENCIES
C3.1
Capitalallowances(T008)
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
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2
3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
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1
2
1
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0
0
3
1
1
2
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2
2
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0
0
0
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
0
2
2
5
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
7
0
0
2
1
3
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
4
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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0
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0
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RICSQSStudyChecklist
C3.1.1
C3.1.2
C3.1.3
C3.1.4
C3.1.5
C3.1.6
C3.1.7
C3.1.8
C3.1.9
C3.1.10
C3.1.11
C3.1.12
Currentlegislation
Capitalandrevenueexpenditure
Taxation
CapitalAllowanceslegislation
Claimingcapitalallowances
Plantandmachinery
Industrialbuildings
Hotels
Researchanddevelopment
Enterprisezones
Firstyearallowances
Enhancedcapitalallowances
Conflictavoidance,managementand
disputeresolutionprocedures(M006)
Howstandardformsofcontractdealwith
conflictavoidanceanddisputeresolution
Conflictavoidance
Partnering
Negotiation
Mediation
Conciliation
Adjudication
Arbitration
PreactionProtocol
Litigation
ExpertWitness
IndependentExpertDetermination
Contractadministration(T016)
StandardformsofContractJCT,GCWorks,
ICE,NEC/ECC,ACA(PPC2000)etc
Rolesandresponsibilitiesofpartiesclient,
contractors,designers,Q.S
Roleandresponsibilitiesofperson
administeringthecontracte.g.CA,
Architect,EA,PM,Engineeretc.
Coordinationofparties
Designcoordination
Planningandbuildingregulatorycontrols
Health&SafetyCDM
Monitoringprogress
Monitoringquality
Insurances
Bonds/ParentCompanyGuarantees
Thirdpartyrights
Paymentprovisions
Changeprocedures
SectionalCompletion/PartialPossession
Nominated/NamedSubcontractors
Extensionsoftime/lossandexpense
Materialson/offsite
Determination
Liquidatedandascertaineddamages
Completion
Defects/rectificationperiod
Corporaterecoveryandinsolvency(T020)
TypesofInsolvency
Bankruptcy
Individualvoluntaryarrangement
Liquidation
Administrativereceivership/Fixedcharge
receivership
Companyvoluntaryarrangement
RoleoftheQSifinsolvencyoccurs
Terminationandsuspensionofcontracts
Assignment/novation
Ownershipofmaterialandplant
Bondsandguarantees
Setoff
RICSInformationPaperonConstruction
Insolvency
DueDiligence(T025)
Projectmonitoringonmanagementstyle
contracts
Fundmonitoring
Feasibilitystudy
Planningandbuildingregulatorycontrol
Suitabilityofteam
Suitabilityofprocurementroute
Tendering
Contractualarrangements
Thirdpartyrights
Suitabilityofprogramme
Cashflows
Interimpayments
Drawdown
Finalaccounts
Risk
Insurance(T045)
ProfessionalIndemnityInsurance
GenerallyandRICSrequirements
Indemnifyingtheemployer
Thirdpartyliabilitypersonsandproperty
Insuranceoftheworksjointnames
Subrogation
Nonnegligenceinsurance
Settinglevelofcover
Intheaggregate/eachandeveryevent
Excess
C3.2
C3.2.1
C3.2.2
C3.2.3
C3.2.4
C3.2.5
C3.2.6
C3.2.7
C3.2.8
C3.2.9
C3.2.10
C3.2.11
C3.2.12
C3.3
C3.3.1
C3.3.2
C3.3.3
C3.3.4
C3.3.5
C3.3.6
C3.3.7
C3.3.8
C3.3.9
C3.3.10
C3.3.11
C3.3.12
C3.3.13
C3.3.14
C3.3.15
C3.3.16
C3.3.17
C3.3.18
C3.3.19
C3.3.20
C3.3.21
C3.3.22
C3.4
C3.4.1
C3.4.2
C3.4.3
C3.4.4
C3.4.5
C3.4.6
C3.4.7
C3.4.8
C3.4.9
C3.4.10
C3.4.11
C3.4.12
C3.4.13
C3.5
C3.5.1
C3.5.2
C3.5.3
C3.5.4
C3.5.5
C3.5.6
C3.5.7
C3.5.8
C3.5.9
C3.5.10
C3.5.11
C3.5.12
C3.5.13
C3.5.14
C3.5.15
C3.6
C3.6.1
C3.6.2
C3.6.3
C3.6.4
C3.6.5
C3.6.6
C3.6.7
C3.6.8
C3.6.9
Constructional Environmental
and Structural Technologies
Sustainable Development
Quantitative Methods
Construction Economics
Contract Administration
Construction Law
Construction Economics 2
QS Practice Specialisation
Professional Development
Project
ModuleName:
Level:
Credits:
Hours:
University of Example
4
20
200
MD 1601
4
20
200
MD 1967
4
20
200
MD 1828
4
20
200
MD 1048
4
10
100
MD 1055
4
10
100
MD 1827
4
10
100
MD 1966
4
10
100
MD 1968
5
20
200
MD 2778
5
20
200
MD 2890
5
20
200
MD 2895
5
20
200
MD 2894
5
20
200
MD 2170
5
10
100
MD 2228
5
10
100
MD 2213
5
10
100
MD 2185
6
20
200
MD 3899
6
20
200
MD 3898
6
20
200
MD 0897
6
20
200
MD 3892
6
10
100
MD 3519
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
340
3400
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
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0
1
1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Code
RICSQSStudyChecklist
Constructional Environmental
and Structural Technologies
Sustainable Development
Quantitative Methods
Construction Economics
Contract Administration
Construction Law
Construction Economics 2
QS Practice Specialisation
Professional Development
Project
ModuleName:
Level:
Credits:
Hours:
University of Example
4
20
200
MD 1601
4
20
200
MD 1967
4
20
200
MD 1828
4
20
200
MD 1048
4
10
100
MD 1055
4
10
100
MD 1827
4
10
100
MD 1966
4
10
100
MD 1968
5
20
200
MD 2778
5
20
200
MD 2890
5
20
200
MD 2895
5
20
200
MD 2894
5
20
200
MD 2170
5
10
100
MD 2228
5
10
100
MD 2213
5
10
100
MD 2185
6
20
200
MD 3899
6
20
200
MD 3898
6
20
200
MD 0897
6
20
200
MD 3892
6
10
100
MD 3519
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Netcontributionclause
Performancebonds
Fireinsurancevaluations
Programmingandplanning(T063)
Projectprogramming
Multiprojectprogramming
Flowdiagrams
Activityschedules
Gantcharts
Criticalpath
Keymilestones
Float
Cashflows
Progressmonitoring
Projecthandbook
ProjectExecutionPlansPEP
Establishingteam
Rolesandresponsibilities
Commissioning/handoverprocedure
Closeoutreports
Projectevaluation(T066)
Appraisalmethods
Residualvalue
Value/income
Valuationofproperty/rentalvalues
RICSRedBook
Costs
Landacquisition
Constructioncosts
Fees
Financecosts
Taxation,grants,capitalallowances
Profitability
Planning
Riskmanagement(T077)
Workshops
Identification
Register
Managementplan
Mitigation
QScontributiontoriskmanagement
Riskanalysis
Probabilityandimpact
ExpectedMonetaryValueEMV
MonteCarloSimulation
CentralLimitTheoryCLT
RouteMeanSquareRMS
Contingency
Sustainability(M009)
Sustainabledevelopment/construction
Nationalandinternationalregulations
Environmentalassessmentmethodse.g.
C3.10.3 LEED,BREEAMetc.
C3.10.4 BuildingRegulationsandCodes
C3.10.5 Contaminatedland
C3.10.6 Wastemanagement
C3.10.7 Recyclablematerials
C3.10.8 Sustainablematerials
Buildingenvironmentalmanagement
C3.10.9 systems
C3.10.10 Waterconservation
C3.10.11 Energygeneration
C3.10.12 Energyconservation
C3.6.10
C3.6.11
C3.6.12
C3.7
C3.7.1
C3.7.2
C3.7.3
C3.7.4
C3.7.5
C3.7.6
C3.7.7
C3.7.8
C3.7.9
C3.7.10
C3.7.11
C3.7.12
C3.7.13
C3.7.14
C3.7.15
C3.7.16
C3.8
C3.8.1
C3.8.2
C3.8.3
C3.8.4
C3.8.5
C3.8.6
C3.8.7
C3.8.8
C3.8.9
C3.8.10
C3.8.11
C3.8.12
C3.8.13
C3.9
C3.9.1
C3.9.2
C3.9.3
C3.9.4
C3.9.5
C3.9.6
C3.9.7
C3.9.8
C3.9.9
C3.9.10
C3.9.11
C3.9.12
C3.9.13
C3.10
C3.10.1
C3.10.2
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
Level Level
2
3
Level1
1
1
1
1
340
3400
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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6
26
14
22
13
55
21
11
13
29
37
13
31
23
36
10
34
40
20
0
0
0
0
5
0
2
2
3
3
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
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2
2
2
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1
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6
1
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0
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1
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68
RICSGraduateCompetencyMappingFrameworkfor
ProgrammeAppraisalandBenchmarking
(EducationalInstitutionsInterview)
4) If you feel the need for a different format to communications between the RICs and
Partner Universities (both including and apart from the above meetings) what form
would this/these take?
6) Are you aware of any area(s) in which your University assessment regulations
conflict with the letter and/or spirit of the RICS policy and guidance? What are your
views on this/these?
C. Towards a Benchmark
1) What percentage (if any) of the 3600 hours referred to in section 4.3 iv)a) above do
you consider to be appropriate for the delivery and assessment of materials not
relating directly to Core Competencies and others as defined in the Guide to the APC
2) In relation to policy (x) above, and question 4 herein, what (if any) do you perceive to
be justifiable differences between certain elements of your own curriculum and the
RICS Core Competencies?
3) To what extent (if any) do you see a conflict(s) between the two elements of policy (x)
above that is, between the overall course prepar[ing] graduates for the
surveying profession (also strongly suggested in RICS Objective 3 above) and
graduates being able to meet the requirements of the RICS Assessment of
Professional Competence (APC), especially in regard to the core competencies.
4) What would be your reaction to the creation of a common benchmark for new
graduates and its use by the RICS as an accreditation/re-accreditation tool applied
equally to all providers of RICS Accredited programmes via the partnership review
process. ( Research Bid Objectives A C, above )
The following are based upon drivers of the research, together with policy and guidance on
university partnerships as set out by the RICS in their latest document of that name
(published April 2008 still current)
Overall Research aim: to establish a graduate benchmark compatible with both University
studies and RICS Core Competencies
Selected objectives from Research bid:
A) Analyse the programme approval and validation methods currently employed by
the universities and propose a methodology to incorporate new competency
mapping framework to programme approval and validation
B) Analyse the RICS programme accreditation process to incorporate the
competency mapping framework to programme accreditation
C) Analyse and review the RICS-University partnership agreement process and
propose further developments to it incorporating the Competency Mapping
Framework
Selected objectives from RICS Document;
1) that all students enjoy the highest quality teaching environment
2) that all students are exposed to the most innovative ideas while being taught
3) that the curriculum is highly relevant to professional practice
4) that RICS has access to high calibre graduate output
cognisity). RICS will only accredit postgraduate courses with as few as 1200 study hours
provided all students recruited to the course have completed a first degree of 4800 study
hours in the same field.
iii) Up to 1000 study hours for any accredited postgraduate course can be at the highest
undergraduate level. This means, for example that a UK graduate diploma can be RICS
accredited (as can UK masters degrees and certain long postgraduate diplomas). Most
universities will not allow more than 30% of a postgraduate masters course to be below
masters level.
iv) a) The minimum study hours requirement is:
undergraduate 3600
postgraduate 1800
Where a recognised credit system is in place this will be used to confirm the study hours
requirement is being met.
b) In the UK, an undergraduate award must have 360 UK credits ....100 study hours is
10 credits.
How accurately does this and the consequent meeting: (a) reflect your concerns
(b) allow you the opportunity to raise matters not included and/or referred to
1.
2.
3.
RICS Update
4.
5.
6.
Course marketing
7.
8.
Northumbria University: NEW PROGRAMME AND PROGRAMME REVISION APPROVAL PROCESSES (AWARDS NOT FALLING UNDER COLLABORATIVE
VENTURES PROCEDURES)
Stage Two
PreparationandapprovalwithintheSchool
InitialApprovalofproposalsbyLearningandTeachingCommitteeSubCommitteefor
ProgrammeApprovalsScrutiny(LTPAS)
StageThree
Monitoring
FormulationoftheproposalatSchoollevel;SchoolLearningandTeachingCommittee(SLT)
approval;UniversityExecutiveapprovalofresourceissues;LTPASapprovalofacademic
aspects(NBProfessionalDoctorateprogrammesalsorequireapprovalbySchoolResearch
CommitteeandtheProfessionalDoctorateStandingGroup.)
SchoolpreparesfullproposalforvalidationbySchoolLearningandTeaching
Committee(SLT)
Proposal(PAform)withcostingssignedoffby
Dean/SMG/SLTandstructuraldiagramfor
eachmode
UniversityExecutivescrutinyofresource
issues
SLTApprovalEvent,panelchairedbymember
ofULTregisterofpanelchairsandincludes
externalmember.(NBthereareparticular
requirementsforPanelmembershipfor
ProfessionalDoctorateprogrammes.)
AND
AcademicRegistryforwardsforscrutiny
LTPASscrutinyofacademicissuesand
recommendationofapprovalmechanism
[NormallySLTApprovalpanel;butmaybe
SLTsubcommitteewhereSLTrequests
fasttrackapprovalforadditionto
programmeframework,forexample]
ProgrammeSpecification
andotherdocumentation
preparedbyProgramme
LeaderinliaisonwithSLT,
AcademicRegistry,
UniversityServices
OR
ApprovalbySLTsubcommittee(whereLTPAS
hasrecommendedthisasapproval
mechanism),subjecttoLTPASrequirementson
externalscrutiny
SLTmonitors
conditionsofapproval,
withLTPASoverview
Stage Two
PreparationandapprovalwithintheSchool
StageThree
Monitoring
InitialApprovalofproposalsbySchoolLearningandTeachingCommittee
FormulationoftheproposalforrevisionatSchoollevel;SchoolLearningandTeaching
Committee(SLT)approvalanddecisiononapprovalmechanismandexternalscrutiny;
approvalofresourceissuesbyDean
PreparationoffullproposalforapprovalbySchoolLearningandTeaching
Committee(SLT)
Proposal(PRForm)completed;resource
implicationsidentifiedandsignedoffbyDean.
(TheCostingtemplateshouldalsobe
completedwhereresourceimplicationsare
significant.)
SLTscrutinyofproposalanddecisionon
approvalmechanismandanyexternal
scrutinyrequired.NormallybySLTSub
Committee,butwhereSLTdetermines,
onthebasisofsetcriteria,thatproposed
changes(currentoraccumulated)
representamajorchangetothe
programme,aPanelApprovaleventmay
berequired
RevisedProgramme
Specificationandother
documentationpreparedby
ProgrammeLeaderinliaison
withSLT
ApprovalbySLTsubcommittee(orSLT);
evidenceofsuitableexternalscrutinyis
required
SLTmonitorsconditions
ofapproval
OR
SLTApprovalEvent,panelchairedby
memberofULTregisterofpanelchairsand
includesexternalmember.
DeficienciesinRICSCompetenciesStudyChecklist
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Buildingmaterialproperties,buildingsciencenotcoveredincompetencies.
Priceanalysis(analysisofunitrates),pricingBQ,labourmaterial&plantratesnotcovered.
Etendering&eprocurement,ebusinessnotcovered.
Managementinformationsystems,CAD,VRandvisualisation,databasemanagement
BIM,
Carbonestimating,SAP,CSH
Bidding,entrepreneurialaspectsofconstructionbusinesses
Onsitelabour,materialandplantproductivity.
AlltypesofBuildingServices
CostbenefitanalysisCBAimportantindeterminingsocialsustainability.
WLCshouldbecategorisedasaneconomicsustainabilitymeasureinM008.
Basicmacroeconomics:supplyanddemand,nationalincome,GDP/GNP
Measurementofquantitiesnotidentifiedasaseparatecategory.Itisonlyrepresentedas
SMM.
Earnedvaluemanagement
OrderofCostEstimates,andsimilarcostmanagementterminologypresentedinNRM
shouldbeusedincompetencydescriptions.Thereshouldbecrossconsistencyofuseof
standardterminologyinallRICSdocumentation.
Projectmanagement,TQM
FacilityManagement
Somegenericterminologyisconfusingandneedsbetterexplanation.Eg.Schedulingunder
DataManagement(M007).
Duplicationofcompetencies.Eg.CostDataSourcesinM007aswellasT022.Itisbetter
sourcesofcostdatainM007andUseofcostdatasourcesinT022.
SupplyChainManagement,StakeholderManagement,DecisionMaking
GUIDEFORBENCHMARKING
Benchmark development background
Purpose
Provide minimum benchmark values for achieving competency in Quantity Surveying. The
minimum benchmark reflects the expected minimum level of competency for graduates
completing a RICS accredited Quantity Surveying degree programme.
Use
The benchmark can be used in developing Quantity Surveying degree programmes and used
as a mechanism to analyse level of mapping of curricular to RICS competencies. It will be a
useful part in the RICS partnership deliberations to assess compatibility of RICS accredited
programmes.
Breadth Measure
RICS QS competencies are analysed at a detailed level using the QS Study Checklist (RICS,
2008). This check list is used as the framework for developing the benchmark where 1 and 0
is used to indicate expected coverage of a topic under a competency.
1 Reflectsthatthetopicshouldbedealtwithbythedegreeprogrammeconcerned.
0 Reflectsthatitisnotexpectedtobedealtwithbythedegreeprogrammeconcerned.
TheseareindicatedagainstthethreelevelclassificationoflevelofachievementbytheRICS.These
areasfollows:
Level1Knowledgeandunderstanding
Level2Applicationofknowledgeandunderstanding
Level3Reasonedadviceanddepthoftechnicalknowledge
AspecifictopicmaybecoveredatbothLevel1and2.Inwhichcase,therewillbeavalue1against
bothLevel1and2columns.InanothertopicifthetopicisexpectedtobedealtwithatLevel1there
willbevalues1and0againstcolumnsLevel1andLevel2respectively.
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Level3achievementsarenotconsideredasitisnotpracticaltoexpectagraduatetocovera
competencyatLevel3.Furthermore,asthisreflectsaminimumbenchmarkitwillnotprevent
anyoneachievingacompetencyatLevel3ifitisfeasiblewithintheirdegreeprogramme.
Depth Measure
Thisreflectstheamountoftimespentonachievingacompetency.Indegreeprogrammestime
spentonachievingmoduleoutcomeisstipulatedasCredits.Where10hoursspentisconsideredas
1Credit.
Atypical20Creditpointmodulereflects200hoursoflearningbythestudent.Thisconstitutesdirect
contactwithformalteaching;lectures,seminars,tutorialsandsuchdirectcontacttimeaswellas
studentsexpectedstudytimeonthemodulecontent(timespentontheirown).
Thebenchmarkindicatestypicalexpectedtimes(inhours)againsteachcompetency.Theyareonly
indicatedatcompetencylevelandnotattopiclevelasitisimpracticaltostipulateexpectednumber
ofstudyhoursspentatadetailedlevel.
Thereareatotalof360Credits(3600hours)oflearninginadegreeprogramme.Thereforetypically
therewillbelessthan3600hoursavailabletomapagainstRICScompetencies.Atypicaldegree
programmespends7075%ofthetimeallocationonRICScompetencies.Thisisrationalasthereare
additionalknowledgecomponentsessentialinadegreeprogrammethatdonotdirectlymapagainst
RICScompetencies.TheseincludesubjectareassuchasLaw(basiconTortandContract,legal
systemsetc.)orEconomics(SupplyandDemand,NationalIncomeaccountingGDP,marketsetc.).
ThePercentagecolumninthebenchmarkindicatestheamountoftimespentoneachcompetency
asapercentage.Thisprovidesvaluablerelativetimespentforeachcompetency.
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Order of mapping
If you feel any value should change make those changes in the respective cell.
Breadth mapping
The breadth mapping is carried out at RICS study checklist level. Each RICS
competency has several items (known as checklist) that make up the competency.
The breadth mapping, which is the expected scope of coverage, is carried out across
Level 1 and Level 2. Level 3 is not included because a graduate is not expected to
have attained this level upon graduation from a QS degree programme (see definition
of levels below).
Level 1 - Knowledge and understanding
Level 2 - Application of knowledge and understanding
Level 3 - Reasoned advice and depth of technical knowledge
You can either accept (no changes required) or refute the conceptual figure (changing
1 to 0 or vice versa).
Depth mapping
The depth mapping is done at competency level unlike the breadth mapping done at
detailed study checklist level. Credits hours are used for the mapping. (credits hours
explained below).
20 credits module equals 200 credits hours (i.e. 1 module credit equals 10 credits
hours).
To map, you can either agree with the conceptual credits hours (hence no changes
required) or refute (increase or decrease figure accordingly).
If you disagree, you are either saying - not enough time is spent on learning a
competency (increase figure) or too much time is used up (decrease figure).
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Similarly, the percentage which is a proportion of the credits hours can be used for
the depth mapping. In this case if you do not agree with a percentage, then indicate
the percentage increase or decrease that you expect.
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