1. The IHT/TPS Transport Planning Professional Qualification Martin Richards and Derek Palmer

2. The Presentation The Foundations The National Occupational and TPS Professional Standards The Transport Planning Professional – TPP - Qualification The TPS Professional Development Scheme

3. The Foundations and Standards Martin Richards

4. The Need and Opportunity The need for a Transport Planning professional qualification recognised by both IHT and TPS As IHT has 5 years of CEng experience TPS had developed the NOS both have a strong recognition among transport planners working together to create and manage a new transport planning professional qualification made great sense

5. The Transport Planning Professional Qualification Developed, managed and awarded by IHT together with TPS Administered by IHT Designed to provide professional transport planners with a qualification equivalent to CEng

6. The TPP Requirements The TPP requirements are employer driven The NOS based on –TPSI research –direct involvement of Steering Group of employers –general consultation with employers The TPS Professional Standards –developed with panel of employers The TPP Requirements – finalised after extensive employer consultation

7. TPSI – Key Competences Transport planners must be numerate be analytic be competent in all aspects of management, particularly personal skills and project management be good communicators - orally and in writing know about and be able to apply the relevant tools and techniques

8. The National Occupational - NOS and TPS Professional Standards

9. National Occupational Standards - NOS A means of defining the profession and providing a framework for a professional transport planning qualification a common core set of experience requirements for membership of the key professional institutes employer based graduate training/professional development schemes

10. NOS Development The NOS for Transport Planning developed by GoSkills and TPS built on TPSI research extensive input from employers conform with general NOS standards approved by the regulatory authorities April 2007

11. The TPS Professional Standards - 1 Designed to provide a version of the NOS for use in: professional development schemes the technical competence requirements for the IHT/TPS Transport Planning Professional qualification The content is the same as the NOS, but restructured, and extended to include guidance on performance and evidence requirements

12. The TPS Professional Standards - 2 Six Areas Policies and Regulations Tools and Techniques Design Operations Management Communications, Commitment and Ethics Divided into Eighteen Units –93 Objectives

13. The TPS Professional Standards - 3 Competence requirements re-classed as: Awareness Knowledge Experience Proficiency

14. The Transport Planning Professional - TPP Qualification Derek Palmer

15. Aim of qualification The aim is to provide Transport Planners with clearly identified routes to an industry-recognised qualification: Transport Planning Professional (= to CEng)

16. Evidence required Education: The underpinning knowledge & understanding Structured Professional Development. The bridge between the educational base and full professional competence is known as Initial Professional Development (IPD) Professional competence and personal commitment to professional codes for assessment at interview through Professional Review

17. TPP – The Basis Technical requirements based directly on the TPS Professional Standards/NOS Generic requirements based directly on the IHT CEng Candidates are required to demonstrate certain levels of competence to achieve the qualification

18. Competence levels AAwarenessRequiring a general understanding of the area, including an appreciation of its relevance KKnowledgeRequiring an understanding of how a requirement can be satisfied, in addition to the general understanding and appreciation EExperienceIn addition to appreciation and knowledge, an ability to carry out work under supervision PProficiencyIn addition to appreciation, knowledge and experience, proficiency to carry out work without supervision and to supervise others

19. Routes IHT or TPS membership Professional experience Portfolio of evidence Professional review TPP awarded Ongoing CPD to maintain TPP registration UK Honours Degree (or equivalent) Appropriate Transport Masters Degree from a UK University Structured Graduate Training Programme Candidates without a UK Honours degree Technical report Candidates with a UK Honours degree but not a transport Masters degree or structured training programme Portfolio of Technical Knowledge

20. Technical Report The Technical Report route is for candidates without a UK Honours degree It provides evidence of candidate’s learning outcomes – knowledge - in the technical areas covered by the qualification

21. Portfolio of Technical Knowledge The Portfolio of Technical Knowledge route is for candidates with a UK Honours degree but who –do not have a transport Masters or – have not completed a structured graduate training scheme Requires evidence of the knowledge required for the Mandatory Technical (Section A) Units and two of the Optional Units

22. Overview of TPP qualification Section A: Technical Skills 10 units Section B: Leadership, Interpersonal Skills and Commitment 3 units

23. Section A: Technical Units A1: Working within the policy context of transport planning A2: Applying laws and regulations in transport planning A3: Data A4: Models A5: Assessment A6: Stakeholder engagement. A7: Developing strategic and master plans for transport A8: Applying the principles of transport systems design A9: Travel Planning A10: Commercial and operational management of transport systems

24. Section A: Requirements TopicUnit Mandatory Minimum Standard Options A1Working within the policy contextEP A2Applying laws and regulationsEP A3DataP A4ModelsEP A5AssessmentEP A6Stakeholder engagementP A7 Developing Strategic and Masterplans for Transport E or P A8Principles of Transport System Design E or P A9Travel Planning E or P A10 Commercial and operational Management of Transport Systems E or P

25. Section A: Rules for Options A total of one Experience and three Proficiency Units is required from the Optional Units Proficiency level may not be chosen for both Models & Assessment Candidates are expected to demonstrate "Awareness" for all Units whilst "Knowledge" is required to underpin all Units for which Experience or Proficiency is claimed

26. Section A: Mandatory and Optional Requirements 6 Mandatory units: –4 Mandatory units at Experience level –2 Mandatory units at Proficiency level (data & stakeholder engagement) 4 Optional units: –3 Optional units at Proficiency level –1 Optional unit at Experience level

27. Section B: Generic Units B1: Professional leadership B2: Interpersonal skills B3: Commitment and personal conduct

28. Section B: Professional Leadership Plan, negotiate, resource and secure agreement to the development of a project Plan, budget, organise, direct and monitor tasks and resources that contribute to the delivery of a project Understand how continuous improvement in service delivery can be secured Be aware of the implications of the management imperatives and systems of the organisation Understand the ingredients of effective teams, apply and monitor some measures in the workplace that improve performance

29. Section B: Interpersonal Skills Communicate fluently in written and oral expression with a wide range of other people, in English Participate in focussed discussions about technical matters Prepare and present technical reports to senior personnel and the public Understand the principles of client and customer care Understand negotiation skills Play an active part in building and maintaining an effective team Issue clear and accurate instructions to subordinates

30. Section B: Commitment and Personal Conduct Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct of their professional institution or society Work constructively within all relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks Undertake technical work in a manner that complies with the codes of practice on risk and the environment Undertake transport planning activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development Undertake and record professional development to a minimum of 25 hours a year, in accordance with a current Personal Development Plan covering the next two years, and monitor output

31. Portfolio of Evidence Content Professional review application form including an authenticated, passport-sized photograph CV and organisational chart Competence Record Forms –13 –250 words per unit –Possible support material in Appendices Project synopsis – or up to 3 synopses Continuing Professional Development Record Professional Development Plan

32. Professional Review Interview - 1 Interview allows candidates to demonstrate they have achieved required level of competence and commitment Interview is conducted by two trained reviewers who are experienced transport planners Reviewers will read the Portfolio of Evidence prior to interview A trainee reviewer may also attend as an observer but will take no part in the assessment

33. Professional Review Interview - 2 Interview allows experience and attainments to be clarified so that reviewers can have full confidence that required level of competence has been demonstrated A review interview normally lasts 60-75 minutes and starts with a 10-15 minute presentation by the candidate on a project/s outlined in the synopsis Candidates may use an A3 or A4 flip chart or their own laptop to make the presentation, and/or bring illustrative materials such as charts, drawings, photographs and calculations

34. Routes IHT or TPS membership Professional experience Portfolio of evidence Professional review TPP awarded Ongoing CPD to maintain TPP registration UK Honours Degree (or equivalent) Appropriate Transport Masters Degree from a UK University Structured Graduate Training Programme Candidates without a UK Honours degree Technical report Candidates with a UK Honours degree but not a transport Masters degree or structured training programme Portfolio of Technical Knowledge

35. Key Personnel Reviewers: –trained and experienced transport planners –review portfolio Assessors: –trained and experienced transport planners –evaluate potential of the technical report to be a sufficiently rigorous academic test

36. Mentors Mentors are: – typically a line manager Mentor can: –advise on the content and subject matter –provide challenges to report –comment on final drafts of the synopsis & report –advise on interview presentation, style and technique –authenticate CPD records The mentor must not contribute to the content of the report nor will the mentor be involved in the assessment process

37. PSC Professional Standards Committee: –Oversees administration of TPP –Responsible for reviews, guidance –Ensures consistency of reviews (and reviewers) –Encourages senior professionals to become reviewers, assessors, mentors –Leads marketing effort –Deals with appeals

38. Assessment of Candidates Mandatory and optional units Review of evidence of professional portfolio by reviewers Professional interview with reviewers Reviewers will also satisfy themselves that appropriate CPD has been undertaken & is planned

39. Routes IHT or TPS membership Professional experience Portfolio of evidence Professional review TPP awarded Ongoing CPD to maintain TPP registration UK Honours Degree (or equivalent) Appropriate Transport Masters Degree from a UK University Structured Graduate Training Programme Candidates without a UK Honours degree Technical report Candidates with a UK Honours degree but not a transport Masters degree or structured training programme Portfolio of Technical Knowledge

40. Transport Planning Professional Pilot

41. Assessment Session 1 June 2008: 22 candidates UK Hons Degree + Transport Masters or structured company training scheme Range of employers 13 successful Led to changes in guidance and requirements

42. Assessment Session 2 December 2008: 12 candidates –including one based on Technical Report route 10 successful Will help refine procedures and guidance

43. Senior Route Open to senior Transport Planners –by invitation only Application based on extended CV Commitment to work as Reviewer or Assessor Time limited

44. Arrangements for 2009

45. Fees for 2009 Professional Review £450 per candidate Portfolio of Technical Knowledge £200 per candidate Technical Report £200 per candidate Senior Route £100 per candidate Annual registration fee £12

46. Dates for 2009 Professional Reviews 11 - 15 May –Portfolios of Evidence to be submitted by 9 April 2 - 6 November –Portfolios of Evidence to be submitted by 2 October Portfolios of Technical Knowledge and Technical Reports can be submitted at any time

47. The TPS Professional Development Scheme Martin Richards

48. The TPS Professional Development Scheme Designed to provide a structured plan for obtaining the competences required of a professional transport planner including –the IHT/TPS TPP qualification –post-graduation experience for CILT Chartered Membership –most of the CEng post-graduation experience requirements, for those with an accredited degree

49. The TPS Development Scheme Mandatory Units Six Technical Seven Generic/Transferable Skills Optional Units: Four Technical –Three Proficiency –One Experience

50. Progress All Objectives within a Unit – Mandatory or Optional – must be completed Progress should be logical –Knowledge precedes Experience –Proficiency is based on Experience

51. Objective Record Page

52. Progress Overview

53. Availability The full TPS Professional Standards and the Professional Development Scheme are only available to Corporate and Stakeholder Members of TPS, under Licence Arup, Atkins, Colin Buchanan, Halcrow, Hampshire County Council, Hyder, ITP, Mayer Brown, Mott McDonald, Mouchel, MVA, Parsons Brinckherhoff, Peter Brett, Ramboll Whitbybird A reduced version is available to TPP Reviewers, Assessors and registered candidates

54. Why? Why follow a professional development scheme? to be sure you gain experience across the range of skills a professional transport planner needs Why seek the TPP qualification? to give you recognition among clients, in public, and with potential employers as a qualified, professional transport planner

55. Further information on the TPP qualification jennifer.allen@iht.org 020 7336 1579 jennifer.allen@iht.org Further information on the TPS Professional Development Scheme martinrichards1@aol.com