TPS currently runs the TPP qualification jointly with CIHT as well as its own Professional Development Scheme (PDS).  We currently have two new opportunities for TPS members who are interested in helping us develop skills for the future.

The first is in our PDS review team where we need experienced practitioners who can undertake reviews to support trainees along their way and then participate in the final review process to assess whether candidates have successfully met the completion criteria. This involves around 8-10 days a year visiting employers and seeing up to 3 trainees per visit, plus some preparation and follow up work.  The current team works across the UK and any senior transport planner who is interested in becoming a reviewer should in the first instance contact the Director for Skills on skills@tps.org.uk.  As well as travel expenses there is a small remuneration for conducting trainee reviews.

In relation to the TPP, we are looking for a new TPS representative to sit on the Professional Standards Committee (PSC) which meets about 4 times a year but has associated activities and projects within its ongoing Action Plan.  Membership is for 3 years in the first instance.  We want to open this up to allow any TPS member who currently holds the TPP to apply.  This is an entirely voluntary position.

TPS Skills Director, Keith Buchan said:

We want to support all transport planners in progressing their careers.  The PDS is clearly a key part of this process and we hope TPS members will be able to help in this important work.  Please get in touch!

Outside these roles TPS is currently consulting on how to better recognise PDS completion and your contribution to the consultation would be welcome.  The full consultation note can be found here.  We very much look forward to your support and comments.

 

 
 
 
 

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