Experienced surveyors Amy Bracey and John Baker have joined APC Success to support the continued growth of the firm’s client base and the expansion in its training programme range.

APC Success, an affiliated company of the specialist advisory and training firm, Hillbreak, is a leading provider of training, coaching and support solutions for candidates preparing for their APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Amy and John both bring extensive experience in training, coaching, counselling and are experienced APC Chairs and Assessors. They have a passion for helping individuals succeed in their property career goals.

Amy has over 10 years of experience in APC training and preparation. She has designed and delivered training programs for a variety of pathways and has helped numerous individuals successfully prepare for their APC exams. She is also a practicing lease advisory surveyor, acting for investors and occupiers of commercial property across the south west of England. She has assumed responsibility for some of APC Success’s large, corporate clients and is supporting their graduate cohorts with all aspects of APC readiness.

John began APC assessing in 1999 and is a regular panel Chair and Assessor of APC and Senior Professional assessments. He has delivered APC training and coaching since 2011 and finds it rewarding to help the confidence of candidates increase as the final assessment interview approaches. He is a practising Chartered Surveyor specialising in commercial property lease advisory work and dispute resolution. John will have particular responsibility for delivering the APC Success public-facing courses, which are provided predominantly for individuals working independently or for employers with limited numbers of graduates.

“We are delighted to welcome Amy and John to our team,” said Director, Jon Lovell. “Their expertise in APC training and development will be invaluable to our growing number of clients and customers. They’re a first-class addition to our team, bringing not only extensive technical knowledge and experience, but also the personality and empathy that are so important when supporting candidates with what can be a daunting stage in their careers.”

Amy Bracey and John Baker are excited about joining APC Success and contributing to the company’s mission. “I fondly remember being ‘APC Successed’ when I was preparing for my APC all those years ago, and I am thrilled to now be delivering the training. I have thoroughly enjoyed helping APC Success over the last year and being able to formalize this appointment is very exciting,’ said Amy. ‘The firm plays such a vital role for the industry in preparing professionals and leaders for the future and I look forward to working with our clients to design and deliver training and coaching programs that meet their specific needs’.

John added, “APC Success has a first-class reputation in the market. I’m delighted to be joining the experienced and dedicated team to help candidates prepare for their APC assessments and to help set them on the path to longer-term professional success.”

We are pleased to announce that booking for the Spring 2022 APC Success APC Paperwork & Interview Preparation (combined) 3-Day intensive course is now open.

Our increasingly popular three-day intensive course is suitable for APC candidates working in real estate organisations and surveying firms on the Commercial, Residential, Property Finance & Investment and Planning & Development pathways who are looking to sit their APC in Spring 2022. This course, previously referred to as the 3-Day Intensive APC Revision Course, is a combination of the APC Success Paperwork Preparation course and the APC Success Interview Preparation course. By attending the courses in this combined format, attendees receive all the learning benefits of both courses, including continued virtual support between sessions from their cohort and coach, at a reduced cost.

At this time, two groups are available to join; they will run on different dates, but will cover the same content over three full days of highly-interactive sessions taking place. The syllabus will be delivered in two stages: APC Paperwork Preparation November 2021, followed by two further APC Interview Preparation days in February and March 2022. We are continuing to offer our market-leading APC support to candidates via distance learning in line with the Covid-19 precautionary restrictions, and we are delighted with the terrific feedback we have had about this method of delivery. It is our intention to resume the usual in-person format when we can be completely confident ensuring the health and safety of our staff and course participants.

Each group will consist of up to 15 delegates whom we encourage to work together to benefit from collaborative working and mutual support. Additional, ongoing, out-of-session support will also be provided via private social media groups and email. Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our past courses have sold out, so candidates are urged to register sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.

Training will be delivered by Jon Wright MRICS, who has over 25 years’ experience and has been involved with the RICS APC process since 1995. He has delivered APC training since 2007 and regularly fulfils the role of APC Chair, Auditor and Appeal Panel member.

To book your place on this course, please select your preferred group of training dates from the options below; it is important that you stay within the same Group throughout the course in order to benefit from cohort and ongoing social media support.

Group A: 15 November, 8 February, 22 March

Group B: 18 November, 9 February, 23 March

If you would like to register your interest for future courses (Autumn 2022 sittings and onwards), please email [email protected] including your name, contact details and when you’re hoping to sit your APC.

For more information, download our prospectus by clicking the image below, or email [email protected].

If you would like to register your interest for future courses (Spring 2022 sittings and onwards), please email [email protected] including your name, contact details and when you’re hoping to sit your APC.