Town Planning Technician
OFO No: 311203
Photo from Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Other names for Town Planning Technician:
- Town Planning Research Technician
What is a Town Planning Technician?
A Town Planning Technician provides technical support to Town Planners.
What does a Town Planning Technician do?
- helps prepare plans and documents
- helps prepare charts, tables and reports
- helps provide material and info for exhibitions
- helps with surveys or preparation of survey reports
- analyses data (economic, legal, political, cultural, sociological etc)
- advises companies or communities on planning proposals (parks, schools, roads etc)
Are you . . . ?
- interested in town planning?
- able to see the ‘big picture’?
- reliable?
- responsible?
- a good communicator?
- good at mathematics?
- a team player?
How do I become a Town Planning Technician?
STEP 1
You will need to complete a National Diploma in Town & Regional Planning at:
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
STEP 2
- 2 years work experience under a registered Professional Planner
STEP 3
- Register as a Professional Planning Technician
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Architect or Architectural Draughter
Is becoming a Town Planning Technician the right career choice for me?
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Maths Required Qualification Required
