Transport planner (integrated degree)
Level 6 · DegreeConstruction and the built environment 5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This integrated degree apprenticeship trains you to become a qualified transport planner, working on how people and goods move through towns, cities, and regions. You will combine university study with real project work, analysing travel data, modelling traffic, and advising on infrastructure improvements. Graduates go on to shape major planning decisions in local government, consultancy, or national agencies.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Transport modelling and travel demand forecasting techniques
How to assess the transport impact of new developments
Policy and legislation governing land use and transport planning
Sustainable travel and active travel planning principles
Geographic information systems (GIS) and data analysis tools
Stakeholder engagement and public consultation methods
Report writing and presenting evidence to decision-makers
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Analyse traffic counts, travel surveys, and census data
Run transport models to test different planning scenarios
Prepare transport assessments for planning applications
Attend site visits and local authority meetings
Draft sections of technical reports for senior review
Support public consultations on transport schemes
Research best practice in sustainable transport solutions
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 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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