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Your draft, read only until it has been read from this browser Case study count 6 of 3,000 words counted, 0.2 percent
Including 6 words in your four headings: headings count, and your sections are still empty.
Below the 95 to 100 percent band. 2,844 words to reach 2,850.
Introduction: 1 words, heading included, against about 500.
The count to state at the end of your case study, by our count: 6 words. Our count may differ from Word by a few words; check the final count in Word before you upload. Assessment of Professional Competence, Candidate guide (June 2025, amended March 2026), page 13; APC submissions and assessment (published 10 August 2026), Case study, Word Count.
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Assessment of Professional Competence, Candidate guide (June 2025, amended March 2026), page 11. Dates are compared as calendar days; the window opens on the same date 24 months before you submit.
Front matter, not counted These parts are left out of the count. Their words are shown in the table above so you can see what you have.
Confidentiality statement
Table of contents
1. Introduction 1 words A summary of the project and your role: what you did, your level of responsibility, the stakeholders and the timeline. About 500 words.
Section 1 heading (counted)
Section 1 text, sub-headings and tables included (counted) 0 words plus 1 in the heading
2. My approach 2 words The key issues or challenges, why they were challenges for you, the options you considered and why some were not feasible.
Section 2 heading (counted)
Section 2 text, sub-headings and tables included (counted) 0 words plus 2 in the heading
3. My achievements 2 words What you achieved and how, with the reasoned advice you gave for your Level 3 competencies.
Section 3 heading (counted)
Section 3 text, sub-headings and tables included (counted) 0 words plus 2 in the heading
4. Conclusion 1 words Your reflection on how you performed, the lessons you learned and what you would do differently next time.
Section 4 heading (counted)
Section 4 text, sub-headings and tables included (counted) 0 words plus 1 in the heading
Competencies demonstrated, not counted The table of competencies the case study demonstrates. The submissions page says at least one core competency should be at Level 3 and that five to seven competencies is typical.
Add a competency 0 listed. No core competency at Level 3 yet.
Appendices, not counted Appendix list or notes Appendices support the case study and are not counted. The guidance says they should not add further commentary.
Structure checklist Tick each point when your own draft covers it: 0 of 10 ticked. A checklist of what the guidance asks for, in our words; the workspace cannot read your text for it and never writes any.
Source: Assessment of Professional Competence, Candidate guide (August 2026), page 11: case studies that do not state these dates are not accepted.