The Licentiate Assessment of Professional Competence (L-APC) is the main route to becoming a Chartered Town Planner for graduates who have completed a fully RTPI accredited qualification. You must be a current Licentiate Member of the RTPI to apply through this route.
Eligibility
To be eligible to submit your L-APC application:
- You must have a fully RTPI accredited qualification.
- You must be a current registered Licentiate of the RTPI.
- You must have a minimum of 2 years' professional planning experience (full-time equivalent); at least 1 year of this experience must be gained whilst registered as a Licentiate.
What is the L-APC?
Licentiates must prepare a 5,500 word written submission (+/-10%) demonstrating their experience and how they have developed their competence. There are three parts to the submission:
- Practical Experience Statement (PES)
- Professional Competence Statement (PCS)
- Professional Development Plan (PDP)
Your L-APC submission must contain the following items:
- L-APC Application Form
- Personal Details and Payment Form
- Complete written submission with all three components (PES, PCS and PDP)
- Reflective Journal covering 1 year experience as a Licentiate
- Proof of qualification (e.g. degree certificate)
- Sponsor Declaration Form completed by a Chartered Town Planner
- Corroborator Declaration Form(s) completed by each employer referenced in your application
- Proof of administration fee payment
Download the main guidance from our Resource Centre.
Fees
There is a £230 assessment fee payable at the time of application. If you are required to resubmit, there is an additional charge of £30 per section (maximum 3 sections). Fees can be paid online or by cheque and are non-refundable.
