Apprenticeship training providers
Employers should note that following changes to government funding policy, from 1 January 2026, government funding for Level 7 apprenticeships will be limited to:
- those aged 16–21, or
- those under 25 who are care leavers or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) at the start of their apprenticeship.
A number of colleges and RTPI accredited universities offer training for town planning apprenticeships.
Chartered Town Planner (L7) apprenticeship
The following universities will be delivering the L7 Chartered Town Planner apprenticeship from academic year 2026/27:
- University of Birmingham(Entry point 2) - University of Birmingham - Email
- University of the West of England (Entry point 1 and 2) - University of the West of England - Email
- Anglia Ruskin University (Entry point 2) - Anglia Ruskin University - Email
- London Southbank University (Entry point 1 and 2) - London South Bank University - Email
- Sheffield Hallam (Entry point 1 and 2) - Sheffield Hallam University - Email
Town Planning Assistant (L4) apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is currently delivered by the following providers:
- Chichester College - 01243 812948 / employers@ccgtraining.ac.uk
- JGA Group - https://www.jga-group.com/town-planning-assistant-apprenticeship/
Potential training providers wishing to offer the Town Planning Assistant apprenticeship should contact apprenticeships@rtpi.org.uk for more information.
