Transport Planning Level 3 Apprenticeship

Summary

TfL's transport planners are responsible for ensuring that the millions of journeys made every single day in London are safe, reliable, and sustainable ,we deliver transport networks that encourage active travel , improve air quality, and reduce the numbers of private cars on the roads.

Wage: £25,294 a year
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Training course: Transport planning technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 4

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an apprentice, your three-year development programme will be made up of at least five six-month placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of some placements you could complete:

Planning Projects – conducting research and data analysis to support some of London’s major growth and redevelopment projects and ensure these contribute to a sustainable transport system.

Investment Delivery Planning – overseeing the delivery of projects on TfL’s own road network and other assets and working with boroughs to deliver change on their own highways and transport networks.

Network Performance Delivery – monitoring and adjusting traffic signal timings in real-time across London; collecting data and constructing computer models to test new scenarios and proposals on TfL roads.

The above are just a few examples, and we also offer placements in a range of different areas such as Strategic Demand Forecast Modelling, Geographic Information Systems, and Development Planning, amongst others. Placements are flexible, taking into account business needs and each apprentice’s unique strengths, interests and study requirements.

Where you’ll work

197 Blackfriars Road

London

SE1 8JZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Your training course

Transport planning technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply principles and processes of transport planning including analytical, scientific and technical know-how to transport planning solutions.
Use national, regional and local policies, transport or planning regulations when contributing to, or appraising, transport planning solutions or improving transport systems and services.
Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the planning, design, implementation or assessment of transport planning solutions.
Plan and carry out data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means using relevant conventions and terminology.
Use models to forecast demand using appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis.
Apply techniques and processes for design, delivery and interpretation of stakeholder or community engagement or public consultation activities.
Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending transport planning or design documentation.
Support and contribute to the production of transport planning solutions with consideration for economic, security, cultural and societal, well-being, and the environment.
Plan, carry out and manage own work, recognising the wider implications to others, such as client, customer or end-user needs, and within cost and resource limitations.
Apply statutory health and safety policies and procedures in the transport planning environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience incorporating relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.
Apply sustainable and ethical principles to planning for transport and travel.
Plan, undertake, record and review their own professional competence, regularly updating their CPD to improve performance.
Apply principles and processes of transport planning including analytical, scientific and technical know-how to transport planning solutions.
Use national, regional and local policies, transport or planning regulations when contributing to, or appraising, transport planning solutions or improving transport systems and services.
Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the planning, design, implementation or assessment of transport planning solutions.
Plan and carry out data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means using relevant conventions and terminology.
Use models to forecast demand using appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis.
Apply techniques and processes for design, delivery and interpretation of stakeholder or community engagement or public consultation activities.
Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending transport planning or design documentation.
Support and contribute to the production of transport planning solutions with consideration for economic, security, cultural and societal, well-being, and the environment.
Plan, carry out and manage own work, recognising the wider implications to others, such as client, customer or end-user needs, and within cost and resource limitations.
Apply statutory health and safety policies and procedures in the transport planning environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience incorporating relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.
Apply sustainable and ethical principles to planning for transport and travel.
Plan, undertake, record and review their own professional competence, regularly updating their CPD to improve performance.

Your training plan

You’ll be working towards a Level 3 BTEC Transport Planning Technician qualification. Typically, you’ll be required to attend college four times per year, in blocks of 1-2 weeks which may be held outside of London.

Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. We’ll also support your professional development through a combination of online training courses, mentoring and structured networking opportunities. You’ll receive one-to-one support throughout the programme from your scheme sponsor and your line manager. You’ll also be connected to a ‘buddy’ who will be a more experienced apprentice from the scheme.

You’ll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary from soft skills training to technical skills training.

Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We'll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

any 4 subjects including Maths and English (grade 4 or C and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Caring, Open and Adapatable

Other requirements

You’ll be required to attend college four times per year, in blocks of 1-2 weeks which may be held outside of London.

About this company

At TfL, our work goes beyond transport. We keep London moving – day in, day out. We’re about building stronger connections, and helping people do more of what they love. From sustainable futures to post-pandemic economic recovery, we’re constantly breaking new ground, and taking innovation to new heights. For our people, this is more than just a job. Our apprentices are pioneers, frontrunners, and mentors. And, with a culture built on support and flexibility that puts wellbeing first.

Company benefits

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household • Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel • Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays and many more

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you’ll be eligible to apply for a range of roles across various planning departments, including, but not limited to:

• Assistant Planner

• Assistant Project Sponsor

• Network Performance Officer, amongst others.

Any of these roles could see you progress into more senior positions as you develop your knowledge, skills and experience.

Successful completion of the scheme will also grant you membership of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), which could lead to further opportunities both inside and outside TfL.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Transport for London

Recruitment Team

earlycareerscampaigns@tfl.gov.uk

0203 005 1680

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303953.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 7 March)

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Company’s application instructions

You will receive support and information around each assessment stage as you progress through your application. Please see link on TfL website providing further guidance:https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/how-to-apply-for-apprentice-and-graduate-roles . Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete assessments and we cannot re-issue these tests.

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