Transport planning technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

2.5 yrs

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

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

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

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

Ready to look for a place?

See live Transport planning technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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