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Level 3
Transport Planning Technician L3 Apprenticeship Standard
COURSE OVERVIEW
Are you passionate about shaping the future of transport and creating smarter, more sustainable cities? Our brand-new Level 3 Transport Planning Technician course is your gateway into this dynamic and fast-growing industry! This exciting programme will equip you with essential skills in transport policy, infrastructure design, sustainability, and urban mobility. Through hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and industry insights, you will learn how transport networks are planned, funded, and delivered to meet the demands of modern society. Whether you dream of working in highways, rail, aviation, or sustainable transport, this course will set you on the right track for an exciting career—or further study at university.
Transport planning technicians assist professional transport planners by providing technical support in the development, evaluation, and execution of policies, plans, and projects. Their work helps to enhance transport systems, services, and land connections at local, regional, national, and international levels.
They play a key role in identifying and solving transport challenges, such as traffic congestion, while developing innovative and sustainable solutions to improve mobility and connectivity.
Although the Diploma can be taken as a stand-alone award, it is most effective when delivered as part of an apprenticeship framework.
An apprenticeship combines college study with workplace learning, it offers a different route into technical and professional roles, traditionally filled by graduates.
The knowledge the students gather will provide a platform for their employment. It is designed to provide the students with a thorough grounding of all aspects of transport planning and will add to and enhance the knowledge gained in employment. This knowledge base is divided into ten units -; these are:
1 Understanding Current National, Regional and Local Transport Policies
2 Understanding Laws and Regulations in Transport Planning
3 Understanding the use of Data and Information in Transport Planning
4 Understanding Modelling and Analysis Techniques in Transport Planning
5 Understanding Appraisal and Assessment Techniques in Transport Planning
6 Understanding Public Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement in Transport Planning
7 Understanding Transport System and Scheme Design
8 Principles of Changing Travel Behaviour
9 Understanding Communication Techniques for Transport Planning
10 Principles of Management of Projects, Tasks and Personal Developments in Transport Planning
Join us and be part of the next generation of transport planners making a difference!
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
Transport Planning Society (TPS) for Transport Planning Technician (TPTech)
FURTHER INFORMATION
Available to anyone aged over 16, already be employed or have secured a work placement.
5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English, maths and science, or their equivalent.
All applicants will be required to have a one-to-one interview to discuss their suitability and individual circumstances. You will be able to commit to 1 day per week of in-person teaching and at least 4 hour per week of self-study. Self-study demands may increase as you prepare for assignments or the EPA.
If you are aged 16-18 and unable to find an apprenticeship, you can apply for a study programme and switch over at any point when you do find one.
Possible progression into higher education course such as an HNC/HND, higher apprenticeship, a degree at university or potential continuous employment within an organisation.
Career pathways
· Transport Planner
· Traffic Management Officer
· Sustainable Transport Office
· Infrastructure Technician
· Urban or Regional Planner
· Transport Coordinator
· Transport Data Analyst
The course will provide you with a clear line of sight to progression to further education study or employment.
You will be assessed at the end of each unit, which will form part of your portfolio of evidence as you head toward an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of the course, which you are required to pass.
There is no cost to an apprenticeship.
If you are an employer employing an apprenticeship over the age of 21 (without an EHCP) then you are likely to pay 5% towards the training cost. If you are employer with an Apprenticeship level (i.e. your payroll exceeds £3 million then you will pay in full from your levy account.
You will need sufficient IT equipment to be able to complete self-study and independent learning.
The course is likely to run on a weekly basis on a Tuesday from 9.30am to 4.00pm, this is to be confirmed.
For further information on this apprenticeship please call on 01243 812 948 or email apprencticeships@chigroup.ac.uk
Course Length
30 months + EPA