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Transport planning technician

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

Summary

This occupation is found in small specialist firms to large multi-national and multi-disciplinary consultancies and contractors, to local authorities, Government departments and agencies. Transport planning technicians may be found in academia, research organisations, in providers of infrastructure and transport, and with developers and financing companies with transport interests

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide technical support in the planning, design, implementation or assessment of transport planning policies, plans and projects. Transport planning technicians will use their broad knowledge and skills base to support the delivery of, or improvement to, local, regional, national or international transport systems or services that are appropriately risk assessed and sustainable. They will also use data analysis and digital technologies to model and forecast the demand for transport or travel, enabling technicians to identify how they may influence choice, or assess and appraise various modes of transport or travel. Transport planning technicians connect transport with land use planning to support economic growth, protect the environment and support social cohesion through consideration of security, safety and inclusion

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with members of their own team, each contributing to the delivery of transport projects, processes and/or policies. Transport planning technicians may communicate and work with other professionals across their organisation, including those involved in planning, environmental assessment, engineering and construction, but they could also liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including the general public and regulatory bodies. The majority of their time will be spent working in an office environment, with the potential for occasional work visiting sites, clients, customers or suppliers

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for initiating and completing assigned transport planning tasks to defined specifications within agreed timescales and budget, following best practice and policy and regulatory requirements, whilst maintaining high levels of professional conduct, ethical behaviour and integrity. Transport planning technicians will typically be working with a more senior transport planning professional, providing technical input on transport planning projects which can be challenging, complex and non-routine

Typical job titles include

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1:

Principles and processes used for the design, assessment and appraisal of transport planning, underpinned by appropriate analytical, scientific and technical knowledge and understanding.

K2:

National, regional and local policies, transport regulations and planning acts, and how they interface with each other.

K3:

Key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation used in the delivery of transport planning solutions.

K4:

Transport models and forecasting techniques, using computer-based software system/packages, and their use in the sector for assessment and appraisal.

K5:

The various modes of transport and travel, including an awareness of travel behaviours and the demand drivers and factors that affect choice.

K6:

Techniques for, and interpretation of, stakeholder engagement and public consultation used within transport and travel planning.

K7:

Statutory health and safety policies, procedures and regulations that must be adhered to in the transport planning environment.

K8:

Project management, quality assurance systems and continuous improvement as applied to transport planning.

K9:

Principles of sustainable development as applied to transport and travel planning.

K10:

Ethical principles as applied to transport planning.

K11:

The values and standards by which they record and maintain their professional conduct and technical knowledge and skills through CPD.

Technical Educational Products

: ST0336: Transport planning technician (Level 3) Approved for delivery

Reference:: OCC0336

Status:: Approved occupation

Average (median) salary:: £41,490 per year

SOC 2020 code:: 2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2455/02 Transport planners
- 7213/03 Taxi controllers

S1:

Apply principles and processes of transport planning including analytical, scientific and technical know-how to transport planning solutions.

S2:

Use national, regional and local policies, transport or planning regulations when contributing to, or appraising, transport planning solutions or improving transport systems and services.

S3:

Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the planning, design, implementation or assessment of transport planning solutions.

S4:

Plan and carry out data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means using relevant conventions and terminology.

S5:

Use models to forecast demand using appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis.

S6:

Apply techniques and processes for design, delivery and interpretation of stakeholder or community engagement or public consultation activities.

S7:

Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending transport planning or design documentation.

S8:

Support and contribute to the production of transport planning solutions with consideration for economic, security, cultural and societal, well-being, and the environment.

S9:

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.

S10:

Apply statutory health and safety policies and procedures in the transport planning environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.

S11:

Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience incorporating relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.

S12:

Apply sustainable and ethical principles to planning for transport and travel.

S13:

Plan, undertake, record and review their own professional competence, regularly updating their CPD to improve performance.

Technical Educational Products

: ST0336: Transport planning technician (Level 3) Approved for delivery

Reference:: OCC0336

Status:: Approved occupation

Average (median) salary:: £41,490 per year

SOC 2020 code:: 2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2455/02 Transport planners
- 7213/03 Taxi controllers

B1:

Complies with statutory and industry regulations and policies.

B2:

Works independently, operating in a systematic, proactive and transparent way, knowing their limitations and when to ask for support or escalate.

B3:

Applies a structured approach to problem solving with attention to detail, accuracy and diligence.

B4:

Is motivated when collaborating in teams and with other stakeholders, offering sensible challenge, reflects on and provides constructive feedback and contributes to discussions.

B5:

Acts professionally with a positive and respectful attitude; can reflect on own learning, is receptive to constructive feedback and resilient when facing challenge.

B6:

Maintains professional and ethical working relationships with internal, external and connected stakeholders, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

B7:

Takes responsibility for their own professional development, seeking opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience.

Technical Educational Products

: ST0336: Transport planning technician (Level 3) Approved for delivery

Reference:: OCC0336

Status:: Approved occupation

Average (median) salary:: £41,490 per year

SOC 2020 code:: 2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2455/02 Transport planners
- 7213/03 Taxi controllers