Question 1

What is APC AI Coach and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

APC AI Coach (by Tekton Thrive) is an independent, AI-powered preparation platform for RICS APC candidates: candidates upload a three-document submission pack (case study, CV, SoE), receive an AI Readiness Score with competency heatmap, and then practise a realistic 3-assessor voice AI mock interview with follow-ups drawn from their submission.

Question 2

Which APC pathways does the platform currently support?

Accepted Answer

The platform currently specialises in the Quantity Surveying pathway, covering all 19 QS competencies; support for Building Surveying, Project Management, and Commercial Management is planned.

Question 3

What does the mock interview experience involve?

Accepted Answer

The mock interview simulates a realistic 3-assessor panel: a chair, a technical assessor, and a pathway specialist who ask competency questions and follow-ups drawn directly from your uploaded submission, giving you targeted practice before the real assessment.

Question 4

How accurate is the AI feedback compared to real assessors?

Accepted Answer

The AI is calibrated against RICS competency frameworks and real APC scenarios, but it is a preparation tool, not a guarantee of outcome: use it alongside guidance from your counsellor and supervisor for the best results.

Question 5

What does APC AI Coach cost?

Accepted Answer

There are four one-time-payment bundles: Free, Assessment Prep, FIDIC Workshop Starter, and FIDIC Workshop Pro. No subscriptions or recurring charges. Visit the pricing page for current rates (an early-bird teaser price is available for a limited period).

Question 6

What is the FIDIC Workshop included in Starter and Pro bundles?

Accepted Answer

The FIDIC Workshop is an interactive learning module that guides you through FIDIC standard contract principles and helps you prepare for contract-related competency questions in your Mocked interview.

Question 7

How is my submission pack protected?

Accepted Answer

Your documents are AES-256 encrypted at rest and transmitted over TLS 1.3: they are processed solely to generate your AI analysis and are never shared with third parties.

Question 8

How long do you keep my documents?

Accepted Answer

Your documents are kept while your account is active and stored encrypted at rest. You can delete your account at any time from your account settings, which permanently erases all your data after a 30-day grace window.

Question 9

Is APC AI Coach affiliated with or endorsed by RICS?

Accepted Answer

No: APC AI Coach is an independent preparation platform built by Tekton Thrive and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to RICS. Always obtain authoritative APC guidance directly from RICS.

Question 10

Which of the 19 QS competencies does the AI Readiness Score cover?

Accepted Answer

The AI Readiness Score produces a competency heatmap across all 19 QS competencies (mandatory and technical), identifying gaps between your declared levels and the evidence in your submission so you can focus your preparation.

Question 11

What if I need help or have a technical issue?

Accepted Answer

Reach our support team by emailing info@tektonthrive.com or using the contact form on this site: we typically respond within one business day.

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