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In conclusion, RICS competencies are categorized under three groups of mandatory, core and optional. This categorization which is based on their significance to the profession is considered under the following three levels of attainment: Level 1- knowledge and understanding, Level 2- Application of knowledge and understanding; Level 3- reasoned advice and depth of technical knowledge. The level of attainments for these professional bodies are quite similar to Malaysian’s measurement of attainment for each competency. recognize these three levels as Level 1- knowing, Level 2 – doing and Level 3-advising.

In overall, PAQS competencies are categorized as core and specialist where this is clusters competencies implicit into competency units each of which describes a particular element of QS’s role in terms of performance criteria, range indicators and evidence guides. These units are then classified under core and specialist units which core units representing competencies that are considered as compulsory for QSs and specialist units describing functions that can be performed both by QSs and other construction professionals but are more abbreviated.

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1. The promotion of the practice of quantity Surveying (QS) in the region.
2.  Fostering research appropriate to the better understanding of building practice in the region.
3. They also actually do rendering of assistance to members of member organizations working in each other’s countries.
4. Encouragement of regional cooperation in the practice of QS.
5. PAQS also The promotion of dialogue between member organizations.

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The Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) is an international association of national organizations representing Quantity Surveyors in the Asia and Western Pacific region.

In the early 1990s a number of professional QS and academics in various countries of the Pan Pacific region started to discuss the feasibility and benefits of closer co-operation between members of the profession in different countries and a signing of a Letter Of Understanding by the attendees, which set in progress the formation of a regional QS organization.

The 1st PAQS Congress was held in Singapore in June 1997 and at this meeting, the Institution of Surveyors Malaysia attended officially for the first time as a full member.

PAQS is made up of member organizations from countries and regions including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The formation of a regional QS organization.Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)Building Surveyors Institute of Japan (BSIJ).

On the other hand, New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) also join formation of a regional QS organization.

PAQS also plays an important role in advancing the quantity surveying profession and promoting professional excellence and ethical conduct among its members in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

In addition, PAQS advocates for the value of quantity surveying and the contributions it can make to the built environment. The association engages with industry stakeholders, policymakers, and the public to raise awareness of the importance of quantity surveying, and supports the development of quantity surveying organizations in emerging economies.

The main purpose PAQS : to promote the highest standards of quantity surveying practices, education, and professional conduct among its members, and to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing among member organizations.

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LIST OF ACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONS (in Malaysia) 

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LIST OF ACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONS (in Malaysia) 

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