Apprenticeship training course

Transport planning technician (level 3)

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Information about Transport planning technician (level 3)

Providing technical support to transport planners to help manage and improve transport services and systems.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Principles and processes used for the design, assessment and appraisal of transport planning, underpinned by appropriate analytical, scientific and technical knowledge and understanding.
  • National, regional and local policies, transport regulations and planning acts, and how they interface with each other.
  • Key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation used in the delivery of transport planning solutions.
  • Transport models and forecasting techniques, using computer-based software system/packages, and their use in the sector for assessment and appraisal.
  • The various modes of transport and travel, including an awareness of travel behaviours and the demand drivers and factors that affect choice.
  • Techniques for, and interpretation of, stakeholder engagement and public consultation used within transport and travel planning.
  • Statutory health and safety policies, procedures and regulations that must be adhered to in the transport planning environment.
  • Project management, quality assurance systems and continuous improvement as applied to transport planning.
  • Principles of sustainable development as applied to transport and travel planning.
  • Ethical principles as applied to transport planning.
  • The values and standards by which they record and maintain their professional conduct and technical knowledge and skills through CPD.

  Skills

  • 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.

  Behaviours

  • Complies with statutory and industry regulations and policies.
  • Works independently, operating in a systematic, proactive and transparent way, knowing their limitations and when to ask for support or escalate.
  • Applies a structured approach to problem solving with attention to detail, accuracy and diligence.
  • Is motivated when collaborating in teams and with other stakeholders, offering sensible challenge, reflects on and provides constructive feedback and contributes to discussions.
  • Acts professionally with a positive and respectful attitude; can reflect on own learning, is receptive to constructive feedback and resilient when facing challenge.
  • Maintains professional and ethical working relationships with internal, external and connected stakeholders, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Takes responsibility for their own professional development, seeking opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 3; Equal to A level
• Course duration: 30 months
• Funding: £13,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Transport planning technican
  • Assistant transport planner
  • Transport planning assistant
  • Assistant technician
  • Assistant planner

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