CIHT, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation,
and the Transport Planning Society award the Transport Planning
Professional (TPP) qualification.
This qualification is to provide professional recognition for
transport planners. It provides recognition in the same way that a
Chartered Engineer qualification recognizes the highest level of
engineering competence. Let’s know about this qualification more:
The TPP qualification was developed by the Chartered Institution of
Highways and Transportation and the Transport Planning Society (TPS).
Applicants for this qualification have to demonstrate an appreciation
of a wide range of planning techniques and procedures. In addition,
they need to demonstrate competence to work effectively in their chosen
areas of the profession. Successful completion of the TPP qualification
will allow you to register as a Chartered Transport Planning
Professional (CTPP).
If you want to apply for the TPP qualification, you need to complete an initial assessment. CIHT will confirm the options that are available to you in an initial assessment outcome e-mail.
When you complete the TPP assessment, you can be qualified to be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP).
Requirements to become Transport Planning Professional (TPP) qualified:
- You need to have a CIHT membership or be a member of TPS or CILT.
- Give proof that you have attained an appropriate level of learning. It can be either through the attainment of formal qualifications or/and structured vocational training. Or, through submitting a report demonstrating the attainment of the learning outcomes to the satisfaction of TPS and CIHT.
- Prove competence across a wide range of transport planning procedures and managerial techniques.
- You need to have practical experience in transport planning. Besides that, you must have been engaged in different types of transport planning projects. This engagement can help you demonstrate the breadth and depth of competence necessary for the TPP qualification.
- Prove that you have undertaken at least 25 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) a year. It must be for at least 2 years before making your TPP application.
You are likely to require a minimum of five years of experience in
transport planning. In addition, you need to have been engaged in a
variety of transport planning projects. Having this will allow you to
demonstrate the breadth and depth of competency necessary to earn this
qualification.
Transport Planning Professional Review:
It is a webinar covering an overview of the routes and requirements
for the title of Chartered Transport Planning Professional. It is the
professional benchmark of competence for an experienced transport
planner.
Here, you hear from Claire Stephens, a TPP reviewer, about the things
a reviewer is looking for. Besides that, you also hear what to expect
at the Professional Review interview.
In addition, you hear from Katie Chesworth, a new Chartered Transport
Planning Professional. She explains her route to attaining Chartership
and shares her top tips.
Benefits of the TPP qualification for you:
- It will provide you with recognition as a professional.
- You can show your commitment to professional development.
- It will assist you with career progression.
- You will have solid proof of sound knowledge and technical competency.