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
An administration fee is required to process your application. Current administration fees are shown here as well as how to pay.
The annual membership subscription fees to maintain your membership are listed here. A confirmation of fees notice will be issued to you once you have joined and will be pro-rated based on the month you join.
