Certified Transport Planner (CTP)

Certified Transport Professional

Recognising Professional Excellence in Transport Planning

Certified Transport Planner (CTP)

The CTP is a professional qualification that provides a definitive standard for measuring capability and experience in the Transport Planning profession.

The CTP brings together the breadth and depth of skills required of a modern Transport Planner. The CTP unifies the many disciplines – such as Engineering, Town Planning, Geography, and Economics – that make up the profession.

About the CTP Program 

Traffic and transport planning and management is an integrated activity involving traffic engineering, land-use planning, social science, economics and environmental matters associated with generation of traffic for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods by road and rail.  Practitioners work in local government, state road traffic and transport authorities, research institutes and in consulting.

CTP status indicates professional recognition, from peers and employers, of significant experience and capability to plan, implement, manage and improve transport planning initiatives.

Certified Professional Development (CPD) 

The certification programme will become a life partner for those attaining CTP certification, as continuing professional development is crucial to maintaining CTP status.

The commitment to continuing professional development by the Certificate holder is a significant advantage to their employers as it underpins currency of skills and knowledge.

Your professional development can include activities such as formal education or training, informal learning opportunities, conference or seminar attendance, and involvement in association events and management. 

Why go through CTP Certification?

CTP certification supports your career by confirming that you have received independent assessment of professional capability. Employers can be confident that you have met a recognised industry benchmark.

On achieving CTP certification, you will join many other professionals in transport planning who strive to continually upgrade their skills and knowledge.

Code of Conduct 

As a CTP certificate holder, you will be asked to abide by a professional code of conduct. This code will guide your ongoing contribution to transport planning management. 

How to become a CTP

The first step to becoming a CTP is to apply by using the form below.

The initial requirement is to complete the point’s calculator which is a check of your eligibility against the threshold of 400 points. Detail is required on your work experience, education, training and professional involvement.

Fees

Initial Assessment:        $500.00 (+GST)

Renewal:                          $110.00 (incl GST)

(Each 3 Year Period)

 

Application and Payment

CTP registration/renewal payment here

Log in to e-logbook here

Apply Using the Secure Form Below


CTP Application

Step 1

Exposure area
Criteria
Points Awarded

1. Current or Recent Transport Planning and Logistics management/Logistics Experience

2. Current or Recent Transport and Logistics Management Experience (i.e. how many years in Management roles)

3. Higher Education in Transport Planning and Logistics management/Logistics Experience or Related Discipline

4. Vocational Training and Executive Programs

a) Vocational Training Programs

b) Number of short Training Programs

c) Number of Intensive Training Programs

The total score for question 4 is a maximum of 100 points. If you want to change the combination of courses you must first reduce the number of courses previously chosen.

5. Professional Membership of Transport Planning and Logistics management Associations

6. Transport Planning and Logistics management Association Continuing Professional Development Activities During The Past Three Years

7. Leadership Roles In Transport Planning and Logistics management Industry During The Past Three Years

8. Industry Participation and Contributions

9. Transport Planning and Logistics management Recognition/Awards

TOTAL:

You must have minimum 400 points to go to next step, thanks

1. Current or Recent Transport Planning and Logistics management Experience.

Exposure Area

Examples of experience: 3 years in Supply Chain liaison , 5 years as Logistics Officer, 4 years as a Distribution Centre representative, 2 years as a Logistics Consultant, 5 years as a teacher/lecturer of Supply Chain Management or Logistics.

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Resume with details of referees, job description(s)/position statement(s), certified by an accompanying letter from relevant employer.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
2 yrs
40 pts
 
3 yrs
75 pts
 
4 yrs
100 pts
 
5 yrs
125 pts
 
6-10 yrs
150 pts
 
11 yrs+
200 pts
(40 points minimum, 200 points maximum)
 

2. Current or Recent Transport Planning and Logistics management/Logistics Experience.

Exposure Area

Examples of management experience: 6 years as Logistics Manager, 3 years as Supply Chain Team Leader, 4 years as Distribution Centre Manager.

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Resume with details of related referees, job description(s)/position statement(s) certified by an accompanying letter from relevant employer.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
2 yrs
40 pts
 
3 yrs
60 pts
 
4 yrs
80 pts
 
5 yrs
100 pts
 
Above 5 yrs
150 pts
(150 points maximum)
 

3. Higher Education in Transport Planning and Logistics management/Logistics Experience or Related Discipline.

Exposure Area

Examples of educational qualifications: In general terms, a university provided award or equivalent international qualification in logistics or inventory/supply chain management, such as a Bachelor degree including at least one Logistics or Supply Chain Management major, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Master Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management , other Master/MBA Degree that includes courses in logistics, supply chain management or related areas.

Examples of supporting evidence: Official or certified copy of transcript from education provider, listing modules/courses successfully completed as part of award received, together with a certified copy of award (eg Graduate Diploma, Degree). The nominated assessing association will determine equivalence during the assessment process.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
Graduate Certificate
70 pts
 
Bachelor Degree/Graduate Diploma
100 pts
 
MBA/Master Degree
150 pts
 
PhD
200 pts
(200 pts maximum for area)
 

4. Vocational Training and Executive Programs.

Exposure Area

Examples of vocational training: In general terms, a Certificate or Diploma provided under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) or equivalent international framework in transport and logistics/operations management/international freight forwarding/ transport security/warehousing, storage/frontline management, planning and materials or resource management.

Examples of executive program: Short course in logistics/supply chain management/ modal operations (air, road, rail, stevedoring)/ operations and materials management, planning and forecasting. Intensive program in logistics, supply chain management, operations and materials management, and/or related leadership development program.

Examples of supporting evidence: Official or certified copy of transcript from training provider, listing modules/courses successfully completed as part of award received, together with a certified copy of award (eg Certificate)). For executive programs, a record of attendance and outcomes. The nominated assessing association will determine equivalence during the assessment process.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
Certificate I
10 pts
 
Certificate II
20 pts
 
Certificate III
30 pts
 
Certificate IV
50 pts
 
Vocational Diploma
70 pts
 
Executive Programs
 
 
Short Course
10 pts
 
Intensive Program
30 pts
(100 pts maximum for area)
 

5. Professional Membership of Transport Planning and Logistics management Associations.

Exposure Area

Example of professional membership: CILTA, LAA, SCLAA, Apics, AITPM.

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Official letter of membership and length of membership from association.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
1 yrs
10 pts
 
2 yrs
20 pts
 
3 yrs
30 pts
 
4 yrs
40 pts
 
5 yrs or more
50 pts
(50 points maximum)
 

6. Transport Planning and Logistics management/Logistics Continuing Professional Development Activities During The Past Three Years.

Exposure Area

Examples of programs: Industry Conference, Association Conferences, Seminars.

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Conference overview and proof of attendance.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
10 points per activity
10 pts
(100 points maximum)
 

7. Industry Leadership Roles in Transport Planning and Logistics management During The Past Three Years.

Exposure Area

Example of roles: Chair, President, Vice President, Director, Committee Member, and/or Sub Committee Member of Government and/or Non Government entities or project groups.

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Letter of appointment or reference letter from entity or group chair/president.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
15 points for each position.
15 pts
(60 points maximum)
 

8. Industry Participation and Contributions in Transport Planning and Logistics management/Logistics.

Exposure Area

Examples of participation: Published work, presentation/speaking engagement, conference chair, breakout leader, judging panel, industry mentor.

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Overview/copy of event paper, etc and proof of participation/contribution therein.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
15 points for each participation and contribution
15 pts unpublished
 
Published
40 pts
(60 points maximum)
 

9. Transport Planning and Logistics management/Logistics Recognition/Awards.

Exposure Area

Examples of recognition/awards: Scholarships, study tours, graduation awards, industry award.

Examples of supporting evidence to be provided: Overview of recognition/award and proof of receipt.

Criteria
Points Awarded
 
25 points for each recognition/award
25 pts
(100 points maximum)
 

Step 2

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CTP Secretariat

Phone: 1300 68 11 34

Email: [email protected]

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