Transport Planning Apprentice Review
at Transport for London
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
London
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am involved in analysing the impact of construction on bus services. I carry out journey time analysis as well as financial impact assessments to help us mitigate fro any loss of revenue that may occur due to construction where routes are meant to serve, or other events that would affect journey time.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying my programme. I think that completing an apprenticeship was a great way for me to start working in a more corporate environment as it was something i wasn't used to. The learning and development aspect of the programme has helped to expand my skills whilst earning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills regarding my use of IT. Before my apprenticeship this was not something that I was entirely comfortable with, but since starting in this placement I have become much more proficient in the use of excel, word, PowerPoint, and a host of online software essential to my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is really well organised. We rotate placements every six months, meaning that by the time we finish our apprenticeship, we could have experience up to six different business areas. This helps us to complete everything we need to for the CDP element of the apprenticeship, as well as gaining valuable knowledge and skills.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a huge amount of support from my employer. As well as a placement manager, we also have a line manager that we can contact in the case of any questions we may have, or any challenges that we may be facing. This helps us as we are learning and developing in each business area.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive support from the college in terms of completing assessments which is helpful, as having to attend classes online can be really difficult. The only thing I would say is that it often takes along time (three months) for some of our work to be marked and this can be discouraging when the deadlines to hand them in in the first place are so tight.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have learnt about the role of policies and laws that are relevant to my work area. It helps to understand the reasons behind procedure or the way things are done, and this really helps when you know the reasoning behind something, whether that be to safeguard us as employees, or act in a sustainable way.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I would definitely like to be a part of the Graduate and Apprentice committee during my time as an apprentice at TfL. I think this would be an excellent opportunity to network and meet people from different schemes, but also would look great on my CV and will help when applying for roles after my scheme.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend this apprenticeship, as it can lead to a wonderful career path at a company that is great to work for. The best thing about this apprenticeship is how varied it is, and how you can move around so many different business areas during your time at the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?
I would tell them to do some research on the business first, and really think about why they would like to work for the company. I would say to be yourself and try to enjoy the interview process as much as possible, as you learn a lot about the business and it's possible career options within transport planning.
