Pathways to our apprenticeships at TfL

Who we are O ur purpos e is to keep L ondon moving, working and growing, and to make life in our city better. Every day more than 30 million journeys are made across our network. Our people make sure that millions of residents, workers and visitors arrive safely at their destinations, day in, day out. We have a huge modernisation programme of investment, which is why we’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team, helping us to shape London into a world class city. Join us and we’ll help you build a highly successful career by investing in you as an individual, offering extensive training and development opportunities, and a highly competitive reward package to help you plan for your future.

“I love how the landscape of our city is changing and being part of

something so unique” Kimberly Hepburn

Quantity surveying apprentice

What we do

No other city is as recognised by its transport system as London. Its red buses, black cabs and Tube Trains are known the world over. We are responsible for looking after the planning and the every day operation of the Capital’s transport system. We are world leaders with the Oyster card, contactless payments and our use of open data – enabling transport for more than 30 million journeys every single day. Improving and expanding transport in London is central to driving economic growth, jobs and housing across the country. The new Elizabeth line, for instance, is a huge opportunity to build and cement our reputation for delivering world-class transport that can truly transform lives and communities.

“To turn our ambitious plans into reality, we need the best

talent.”

We keep the city moving...

delivery of

homes across London 10,000

227 bridges

645,000 daily cycle trips

700 bus routes each week day

6.5m bus passengers every day

trains a day

24,636 employees

1.3bn journeys every day

1400 CCTVs

1,485

30m

tube passengers per annum

423 escalators

300 Acres of Developable land

187,000 taxi journeys a day

Transforming our city to shape London’s future

Employers are expecting major changes and one in eight organisations stated that the levy would

make graduate roles be repackaged as degree apprenticeships. Other organisations are scaling down their graduate programmes significantly to focus on the launch of their apprenticeship programme. The impact of the apprenticeship levy will be wide ranging to businesses in 2017/18.

The current market

The Government has committed to create three million apprenticeships by 2020

Apprenticeships to be given equal legal treatment as degrees

CHANGE IN APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES THIS YEAR

13% The levy could significantly shape the student talent market

The STEM education pipeline

Girls

Boys

GCSE Level 3 Level 4 +

34% 7%

80% 24%

Today the S T E M worker s hortfall is es timated to be approximately 69,000 thous and per year. Without dras tic change, UK key growth indus tries ris k s talling and the UK has the potential to fall even further behind other E uropean countries . At GCSE, there is approximately equal numbers of girls and boys taking STEM subjects because it is compulsory for all students to take maths and at least one science. Girls outperform boys across most GCSE subjects – more so in STEM than other subjects. 71.3% of girls who take STEM subjects achieve A*- C grades, compared to 62.4% of boys.

Emma Codd (Deloitte) explains the importance of targeting women for STEM related roles: “Not only is the pay gap in starting salaries smaller, if more women study STEM subjects and pursue related careers they will increase their earnings potential.”

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However, this pipeline diminishes and girls are opting out of STEM occupations. Only 7% of girls go onto qualify in a core STEM area by level 4.

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Information for teachers and careers advisors

E very day 30 million journeys are made acros s our network. B y 2031, it is expected L ondon will have grown by the s ize of B irmingham and G las gow combined.

It is our responsibility to create the capacity to handle this increase in journeys and keep London moving, working and growing. Each and every person who works for us plays a key role in this vitally important task. From engineers to project managers, to finance, technology and more, we offer a range of career options for young people looking to start their career with an organisation that invests in its people.

“” There are so many opportunities on apprenticeship schemes. During my sixth form not one word was uttered about apprenticeships, which is a real shame...The main drive was on UCAS applications for university, but this excludes young people like me who wanted a more vocational role... TfL provided strong advice to my parents to dispel the myth of apprenticeships being a second class choice to university... TfL Apprentice 2016, General Management.

Management and Planning

Engineering

Technology Business and Finance

Built Environment Quantity Surveying

2017 - schemes

Meet Rachel

Meet Ricky

Meet Oliver and Bethany

Meet Blane Meet Suwaranjit

“” I’d tell young people... that there are other jobs in the organisation other than a train driver. Whenever I tell people I work for TfL they automatically assume that I am a train driver! If it’s not a driver, it’s something to do with the parts of a train. I would tell them that there are a wide variety of jobs and that the drivers are probably a small percentage of the amount of jobs obtained in TfL.

Meet Rachel

Apprentices hips at T fL are des igned to give you a training programme combined with hands -on experience and s tudying.

University of Kingston BSc in Quantity Surveying

2.2

You’ll have a chance to earn while you learn, working towards professional qualifications as part of your day job.

St James Catholic High

School 7 GCSEs

Lewisham College B -T ec in Des ign and B uilt in the E nvironment NVQ, Level 3 in S urveying, property and maintenance

TfL Apprentice Quantity Surveyor L ifts & E s calators

2011

Junior Quantity Surveyor

2014

Assistant Commercial Manager

2016

“” I personally think that an apprenticeship is one of the best routes into a career today. Although university is great for some people, many organisations now need employees who have experience and qualifications and I think an apprenticeship gives you this without getting into needless debt...

Meet Blane

Camden School for girls

Camden school for girls 3 A Levels History, English and Art

TfL HR Apprentice

Working in HR has meant that I have been able to support employees, looking after their health and wellbeing. Meaning they can perform their job properly to keep London Moving.

“”During my time on the Information Management apprenticeship, I learned so many transferable skills. It’s fantastic that I could easily move into Project Management and complete my certification in Project Management Associate (APMP).

Meet Jasbir

Jasbir started his career at TfL as an Information Management Apprentice in our busy data centre. He has used his IT experience to move into a more project based role and is continuing his career journey at TfL.

Heston Community

School 6 GCSEs

Cranford Community College A Levels

Premier Rouge

Catering

TfL Apprentice Information Management

2011

Project Support Officer 2014

Assistant Project

Manager 2014

Crossrail will be known as the Elizabeth Line once the central tunnels open in December 2018 will transform travel across the city, boosting the economy by billions of pounds and supporting thousands of new jobs and homes. It is vital to London’s future, enabling economic development and growth. As the UK’s new, world class railway - and the biggest infrastructure project in Europe, Crossrail will provide services from Reading and Heathrow in the west across to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. Over 200 million passengers per year will use Crossrail.

Meet Bethany

Nursery Teaching Assistant

TfL Apprentice Crossrail Railway Engineering

Moulsham High School

Procat College Advanced Technology

BTEC Engineering

Bethany’s goal in life is be a fully qualified railway engineer and she is on track to reach her aspirations with our Crossrail apprenticeship scheme. She has 9 GCSEs and joined our scheme in September 2016.

Are you 17? Do you have three A*- C grade GCSEs or equivalent? This is a Level 2 apprenticeship that will be full time over two years. On completion of the apprenticeship you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as a rail engineering operative by the relevant professional engineering institution. In addition, opportunities will be provided to continue training to a rail engineering technician (Level 3).

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“Since joining I have progressed immensely. Track, railway and

engineering knowledge which was zero is now of a good standard. Skills I have picked up or improved on would be my adaptability from moving from team to team, speed of learning from learning a lot of new knowledge and general communication skills from constantly working with others in different environments.

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Meet Oliver

I work night shifts and look after the central line. We walk the tunnels at night and it’s pretty cool. My role is very physical as we make sure that the track is safe and reliable for our customers.

Archbishop Tension’s C of E High School

11 GCSEs

Carshalton College • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Public

Services • BTEC CLevel 2 in Understanding Stewarding at

Spectator Events • BTEC Level 2 in Nutrition Awareness

Waitrose

TfL Apprentice London

Underground Track 2015

Go Vauxhall

Nuffield Health

G4 Security

“ In my current placement I am working on a project called “Station Real Time Information App and Dashboard”, this is extremely exciting as it is pushing the boundaries in terms of technology. The project aims to have station staff deliver real time information about their station via an app to the London Underground Control Centre and ultimately our customers.

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Meet Ricky

Heathcote School and

Science College

Higham's Park Sixth Form 3 A Levels, Biology, Chemistry, History

TfL Apprentice Project Planner

Claims Coordinator

Claims Assistant

I enjoy the fact that I am contributing towards changing the way in which transport within London works - it’s also nice to see a finished product at the end of a project. I think apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for people, especially those who are driven to succeed.

Building your future

Begin you career with a TfL apprenticeship scheme and you’ll be one step closer to acquiring the kind of skills that can set you up for life.

Starting from

£17,802 Apprenticeship starting salary

Top 17 Apprenticeship employer rate my placement (2016)

Top 50 Graduate employer 2016 (The Times)

12% of TfL apprentices are fashionistas

12% of TfL apprentices beat their friends and bought a car or a flat with the help of their parents!

15% of TfL apprentices spend their money on general living

24% of TfL apprentices are techy savvy and bought a hi tech gadget or two...

21% of TfL apprentices enjoyed sunshine and travel with their first ‘big’ purchase

Through a combination of taught classes and practical experience, you’ll choose from a wide range of disciplines, including, electrical, rail engineering, project management, IT, finance, HR, procurement and more, all while earning while you learn.

Learn while you earn Here’s what our apprentices have spent their wages on in their first three months.

Key facts Programme length 18 months to four years depending on discipline. Age requirements In order to comply with health and safety requirements, some schemes require individuals to be aged 18 or older on 1 September. There is no upper age limit Academic requirements Applicants must have the equivalent of five GCSEs A* to C, including maths and English (some schemes require a science and engineering subject).

Recruitment process

Candidate has a realistic job

preview of roles via our careers site

Candidate makes online application

Pre-screening questions

Candidate passes SST

Extend offer Candidate invited to

assessment centre

SHL 1 General

Management Candidate meets

eligibility requirements

On-boarding

Candidate invited to undertake SST online

S HL online tes ting

SHL 2 General

Management and

Mechanical

SHL 2 General

Management and Video

Start date

Level Essential Essential

Additional

Level 2-4 (other schemes)

SST SHL 1

n/a

Engineering SST SHL 1 SHL 2

Level 5 schemes +

SST SHL 1 Video Interviewing

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Our recruitment process has been enhanced and developed to pivot on a best-in-class approach to apprenticeship hiring. Three set options are available for psychometric testing for all schemes with core and additional options

SHL 1 : General ability (inductive, numerical, verbal) SHL 2 : Mechanical

Skills Match

This plan will give you a brief overview of skills required for apprenticeship schemes however, please note, most of our apprenticeship schemes provide exposure to multiple skills sets listed

Communication Creative AnalyticalCost

Management Practical

Project Management

Project Planning

Transport Planning

General Management

Built Environment

Quantity Surveying

Network Engineer

Software Developer

Infrastructure Technician

Cyber Security

Cyber Intrusion Analyst

Data Analyst

Track Renewal

London Underground Engineering Systems Performance

Electrical Power Delivery

Crossrail Operations

Highways Technician

Railway Signalling Engineer

Building services

Building Surveying

Bus Vehicle maintenance

Engineering Design (CAD)

Finance

HR

Business and Finance

Engineering

Skills Category Scheme

Technology

Management & Planning

Next steps

Date Programme Eligibility Cost

Join us on our “Girls and Engineering Discovery Day”

Transport for London will provide an enriched half day event aimed specifically for girls schools aimed at year 12 and 13. Itinerary to include: • Meet our current female apprentices • An overview of our apprenticeship schemes and successful girls’ stories of an

occupation in engineering • An overview of our current recruitment process and confidence building • Hands on opportunity to gain experience of assessment tools and interview techniques

training

From year 7 to 12, review our pathways to apprenticeships guide for our curriculum rich opportunities

Girls schools year 12 - 13

Free

Join us on our “ Engineering at TfL Discovery Day”

Transport for London will provide a number of sessions catered specifically to the school’s individual needs on: • Meet our current apprentices • An overview of our apprenticeship schemes and successful stories • An overview of our current recruitment process and confidence building • Hands on opportunity to gain experience of assessment tools and interview techniques

training • Small workshops on CVs and confidence building with specific year groups 12 and 13

All schools year 12 - 13

Free

Embark on a partnership with TfL and you will help your students to flourish and prosper with an exciting career with TfL.

S c heme Min A g e

L evel Duration Q ualific ation R equirements (or equivalent) 2 3 4 5 6

Human R es ources Management 18 X 2 Y ears L 5 HR C ons ultant / P artner

5 G C S E ’s , grade A*-C , (including Maths & E nglis h) and two A-L evels in any dis cipline

F inance 18 X 2 Y ears L 4 P rofes s ional Accounting

5 G C S E ’s , grade A*-C , (including Maths & E nglis h) and two A-L evels in any dis cipline

L U E ngineering 17 X X 18 Months L evel 2 R ail E ngineering O perative/

L evel 3 R ail E ngineering T echnician

3 G C S E ’s A*-C (including Maths , E nglis h & a S cience)

E lectrical P ower D elivery 17 X 4 Y ears L evel 3 R ail E ngineering T echnician

5 G C S E ’s A*-C (including Maths & E nglis h)

T rack R enewal 18 X 18 Months L 2 R ail E ngineering O perative

3 G C S E ’s A*-C (including Maths , E nglis h)

C ros s rail O perations E ngineering 17 X 2 Y ears L evel 2 R ail E ngineering O perative

3 G C S E ’s A*-C (including Maths , E nglis h)

Quantity S urveying 18 X X 2 Y ears L 3 S urveying T echnician optional- progres s ion

route to L 6 C hartered S urveyor

5 G C S E ’s , grade A*-C , (including Maths & E nglis h)

T rans port P lanning 16 X 2 Y ears L 3 T rans port P lanning T echnician

5 G C S E ’s , grade A*-C , (including Maths & E nglis h)

P roject Management 18 X 2 Y ears L 4 P roject Manager 5 G C S E ’s , grade A*-C , (including Maths & E nglis h)

P roject P lanning 18 X 2 Y ears L 3 T eam L eader/ S upervis or

5 G C S E ’s , grade A*-C , (including Maths & E nglis h)

January schemes

March schemes

Where will you go with us? With so many career pathways

and training opportunities available, we’ll help you help your students transform their future.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join in our curriculum rich early year’s employability programmes to achieve success for your school.

Contact us today. Your journey starts here. Discover more, and email us: E arlyC areers @ tfl.gov.uk

Tfl.gov.uk/apprentices @ TFLCareers