A popular pathway to becoming a Chartered Town Planner for professionals without an RTPI accredited planning degree is through Associate membership. Once qualified as an Associate, members can begin their application by putting together a portfolio which details the competencies they have gained through a combination of formal education and experience.
Navin Sankersingh, Senior Planning Officer, Milton Keynes
"I wanted to attain professional membership of the RTPI in order to open doors in the area of town planning in the UK and globally."
How to apply
Any Associate member can undertake the Associate Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). The process involves an initial interview and the preparation of a portfolio which demonstrates the candidates skills and competencies against Units of Competence.
The skills and competencies can be obtained by:
- Certified learning - such as that obtained through a degree or a professional qualification.
- Learning from experience.
The first step in the process is to arrange an interview with the RTPI Membership team to ascertain whether you are eligible for this route. You will need to complete the Interview Application Form.
The portfolio must be supported with evidence. The Assessment of Professional Competence Associate guidelines provide comprehensive notes on how to complete the portfolio. Other useful documents include:
Statement of Education and Experience
Statement of Authoriship
Observation of Practice
CPD Record
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Fees
There is a £60 fee for registration and initial interview. If accepted into the programme as a candidate, you will have 2 years to prepare your portfolio. An assessment fee of £360 will be payable at the time of application.
Fees can be paid online or via cheque.
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