CPD

Question 1

What does CPD stand for?

Answer 1

Continued Professional Development

Question 2

What are the CPD requirements for chartered surveyors?

Answer 2

1. 20 hours a calander year.
2. 10 must be formal.
3. Members must maintain a relevant and current understanding of RICS professional and ethical standards during a rolling three-year period.
4. Members must record their CPD activity online by 31st December

Question 3

What sort of professional development have you done during your training?

Answer 3

• In house training course.
• External seminars.
• A private study.
• Mocks and assessments.

Question 4

How would you define formal and informal CPD?

Answer 4

Formal - structured learning that has clear learning objectives and outcomes:
1. Professional training course
2. Structured online training
3. Learning that includes an assessment measure.

Informal - self-managed learning that is relevant or related to my professional role:
1. Private study
2. On the job training
3. Knowledge sharing events

Question 5

What tools are available to determine if CPD is formal or informal?

Answer 5

CPD decision tree.

Question 6

Are there any activities that cannot count towards a member’s CPD requirements?

Answer 6

Yes, any activity that does not have a clear learning purpose, or does not relate to a member’s role and/or specialism cannot be considered as appropriate CPD.

Question 7

How is CPD recorded once a surveyor is qualified (MRICS)?

Answer 7

Recorded on RICS website

Question 8

How will you go about selecting CPD subjects over the next 12 months?

Answer 8

1. Consider weak and limited areas of my knowledge to develop.
2. Consider industry ‘hot topics’ that may be relevant for the next 12-18 months.
3. Consider future projects and the knowledge I’ll need to execute my professional appointment.

Question 9

How do you keep up to date with hot topics and developing issues within the industry?

Answer 9

1. Review RICS website and journals
2. Register for internal CPD’s
3. Discussions with colleagues
4. Read construction related news
5. Read my employers publications

Question 10

What are the disciplinary proces if you fail to do your CPD?

Answer 10

1. Caution
2. Fine £150 rising to £250 if not paid after 28 days
3. Expulsion