How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- a graduate training scheme
University
You'll usually need a degree or professional qualification approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to become a general practice surveyor.
Relevant degrees include:
- real estate management
- property development and valuation
- building surveying
- quantity surveying and commercial management
If your degree is in a different subject like economics, law or maths, you could take an accredited postgraduate qualification in surveying.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Chartered Surveyor Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship with a company.
This can take around 5 years to complete and combines on-the-job training and time spent with a learning provider.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Work
If you have a foundation degree or higher national diploma in surveying or construction, you may be able to work as a surveying technician. With the support of your company, you could take further training on the job to qualify as a surveyor.
Other Routes
You could get a postgraduate qualification through a graduate trainee scheme with a company, or through distance learning with the University of the Built Environment.
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Registration
you can register with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to become a chartered surveyor through the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) scheme
Further information
You can find out more about being a general practice surveyor from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.