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Transport planner apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship


    • University

    You can do a degree and then join an organisation as a trainee transport planner. Most subjects are accepted though you may have an advantage if you study: 

    • geography 
    • civil engineering 
    • economics 
    • town planning 
    • environmental science 
    • business studies 
    Many graduates go on to do a postgraduate qualification in transport planning approved by the Transport Planning Society. Getting work experience through internships, summer placements or a year in industry may give you an advantage when applying for graduate roles.

    You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course. 

    Apprenticeship
    You can start by doing a transport planning technician Level 3 apprenticeship, then move on to a transport planner degree apprenticeship.

    You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship. 

    Professional and industry bodies
    You could join the Transport Planning Society or The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation for professional development and training opportunities.

    Transport planner apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits 
    • maths knowledge 
    • knowledge of engineering science and technology 
    • design skills and knowledge 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • complex problem-solving skills 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

    Transport planner apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In this role you could:

    • simulate transport problems using computer models
    • analyse and interpret data from transport studies 
    • forecast the impact of new developments like shopping centres 
    • look at schemes to manage traffic, like congestion charging or parking controls 
    • study accident 'black spots' to design road safety improvements 
    • write reports for funding bids and planning authorities 
    • act as an expert witness during public enquiries 
    • promote the benefits of public transport, cycling and walking to get around
    Working environment
    You could work in an office or visit sites.

    Career path and progression - Transport planner apprenticeships

    There are opportunities to work in the public and private sector, from local and central government to transport companies, small and large consultancies. You could become a senior transport planner or traffic engineer and manage projects or teams. You might also move into town planning, policy development or environmental consultancy. You may improve your career prospects by completing the Transport Planning Professional qualification, or by getting chartered status with a relevant professional body.

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    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
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    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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