Transport planning technician
Level 3 · AdvancedConstruction and the built environment 2.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A transport planning technician apprenticeship gives you the technical skills to support the design and assessment of transport schemes and new developments. You will gather and analyse travel data, prepare drawings, and contribute to transport reports under the guidance of qualified planners. It is a practical route into a professional planning career without needing a degree first.
On the job
What you’ll learn
How to collect and process traffic and pedestrian count data
Basics of transport modelling software and spreadsheet analysis
Planning policy and guidance relevant to transport assessments
How to draft technical documents and data tables accurately
Road safety auditing principles and collision data analysis
Active travel and public transport appraisal techniques
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Set up and manage roadside traffic survey equipment
Process raw count data and check it for errors
Produce tables, charts, and maps for inclusion in reports
Research local planning policies and scheme precedents
Support senior planners in preparing transport assessments
Attend site visits to check local highway conditions
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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