Transport Planning Degree Apprenticeship

Program Overview

The Transport Planning Degree Apprenticeship combines academic education with practical experience, preparing learners for a successful career in the field. This program offers a unique opportunity to earn a full honors degree while gaining valuable work experience in the transport planning industry. Apprentices work full-time, studying part-time, with learning structured to fit seamlessly around their job commitments. The program equips graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue diverse career paths in the transport planning industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Overview:

The Transport Planning Degree Apprenticeship is designed for aspiring transport planners who want to learn on the job. This program combines academic education with practical experience, preparing learners for a successful career in the field.

Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the specific skills and knowledge needed for employment in the Transport Planning sector.
• Develop competency in data collection, evaluation, storage, and use relevant to transport planners.
• Provide students with a structured curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical training and fosters wide participation.

Program Description:

This program offers a unique opportunity to earn a full honors degree while gaining valuable work experience in the transport planning industry. Apprentices work full-time, studying part-time, with learning structured to fit seamlessly around their job commitments. The program utilizes a blended learning approach, featuring on-campus sessions at Aston University complemented by online learning through the Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard).

Outline

Program Content and Structure:

The Transport Planning Degree Apprenticeship consists of three stages, each lasting one year. Each stage incorporates a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring students develop a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Course Schedule:

The program follows a structured schedule, with specific modules allocated to each stage. On-campus sessions are typically held on a block release basis, allowing apprentices to balance their studies with their work responsibilities.

Individual Modules:

The program comprises various modules covering diverse aspects of transport planning. Here's a breakdown of the modules offered in each stage:

Stage 1:

• Introduction to transport
• Study and research skills
• Transport and engineering economics
• Mathematics for transport planners
• Law and the regulatory environment
• Modelling and optimisation
• Application of transport models

Stage 2:

• Managing engineering projects
• Sustainable transport planning
• Managing data in transport projects
• Impact assessment
• Understanding people
• Advanced transport modelling
• Transport infrastructure engineering

Stage 3:

• Designing transport solutions
• Empathy and human factors in transport
• Developing leadership
• Transport design project
• Synoptic project

Module Descriptions:

Each module delves into specific areas of transport planning, providing students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills.

Assessment

Assessment Methods:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning outcomes. These include:

• Coursework assignments
• Examinations
• Presentations
• A final project

Assessment Criteria:

Assessments are designed to measure students' understanding of key concepts, their ability to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios, and their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

The program employs diverse teaching methods to cater to different learning styles. These include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Group work
• Project-based learning

Faculty:

The program benefits from the expertise of experienced professionals and academics with extensive knowledge and industry experience in transport planning.

Unique Approaches:

The program fosters a student-centered learning environment that encourages active participation, collaboration, and real-world application of knowledge. The blended learning approach provides flexibility and accessibility for working professionals.

Careers

Career Paths:

The Transport Planning Degree Apprenticeship equips graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue diverse career paths in the transport planning industry. Potential roles include:

• Transport planner
• Transport analyst
• Transport consultant
• Transport engineer

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can find employment opportunities in various sectors, including:

• Local authorities
• Private companies
• Consulting firms

Career Outcomes:

• The program is available to school leavers and learners on the Level 3 Transport Planning Technician apprenticeship.
• The program is funded by the UK government and the employer, eliminating tuition fees for apprentices.
• Apprentices earn a salary while studying, negating the need for student finance.
• Graduates receive a BSc in Transport Planning upon successful completion of the program.

You will not have to pay tuition fees as a degree apprentice as the costs are met by the UK government and your employer . The funding band for this degree apprenticeship is £23,000. This is the full cost of your apprenticeship which will be paid for using your employer's apprenticeship levy.

• Employers may require students to pay the fees for resits.