The RTPI is delighted to report that there are now over 100 members who have gained Chartered status via the Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship route. Well done to all those that have achieved this status.
This newest route to Chartered status has proved popular, with approximately 700 apprentices currently on programme, studying at one of eleven accredited Planning Schools in England.
As degree apprenticeships have become more widespread, the appetite amongst employers and apprentices for entry into the profession via this route continues to grow. The benefits of apprentices studying whilst gaining on the job experience is proving to be a powerful combination providing positive outcomes.
At the end of the apprenticeship, progression to Chartered Town Planner status is through successful completion of two assessments, namely a Professional Discussion and submission of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Once apprentices successfully complete their apprenticeship End Point Assessment, they are elected as Chartered members, which provides them with many benefits and opportunities as they progress in their planning career.
The RTPI is delighted to provide new ways of supporting people, to encourage them to get into planning and to support them throughout their career. None of this would be possible if it were not for the hard work and dedication of apprentices, employers, our accredited Planning Schools and the Professional Discussion and APC assessors - Chartered members who give up their valuable time to support apprentices and the next generation of planners.
Employers are encouraged to continue to offer the apprenticeship route to upskill existing staff and/or recruit new talent to provide a diverse audience with the opportunity to enter into or advance in the profession.
For more information about the Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship please click here.
To learn more about apprentices' experience of completing the Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship, please click here.
