Transport Planner Review

My responsibilities vary regularly, I undertake a variety of tasks from preparing presentations, using QGIS, AutoCAD, traffic modelling software and writing planning application comments. I produce stakeholder engagement material and technical documents. I attend meetings, respond to important emails and conduct research for my University coursework. I have responsibilities and I get to teach myself a lot of new skills and information and learn from others in the team.

My University modules are well structured, we cover a different module each week that we are in. My workload involves a series of exciting projects at different stages and it is my responsibility to track my progress and highlight areas requiring improvement in order to achieve the qualification.

My employer allows me enough time to complete my University coursework on the job which is very beneficial. My team supports me when I have questions surrounding the work. The team is collaborative and kind.

My training provider, which is my University and lecturers, are approachable by email when needed. We also have a coach who is available to discuss any University or workplace concerns.

I think that the academic learning compliments the job well as it encourages me to enjoy researching and the continuation of learning. There is taught knowledge I can apply to the workplace and it is important in order to understand features of the wider transport planning network.

Yes

Wolverhampton, who host my company, is a good local authority to work for if the local government is of interest. There are a lot of opportunities to take during the apprenticeship and for future career development.