r i I am interested in joining the Institute of Traffic
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Administration. Can you give me details of this body, particularly those relating to examination requirements?
AThe Institute of Traffic Administration was founded in 1944 when it was realized that there was a heed to broaden and improve the knowledge of young transport employees who would be participating in the rehabilitation of the entire transport system. The summarized objects of the Institute are: To improve the standard of knowledge and training in the practice of traffic administration, to elect persons to grades of membership, appropriate to their experience and knowledge, to bring members together by holding meetings, conferences, social functions and works visits, and to take an interest in all forms of transport and traffic activity, giving considered opinions on transport and traffic problems where necessary.
Candidates are eligible for admission to the Institute from the age of 16, and are expected to have attained a reasonably good standard of secondary education, although alternative commercial or industrial experience will be taken into account. Admission is subject to interview by local officers of the Institute and candidates should be engaged occupationally or about to be so engaged, in one of the branches of the transport industry.
Although entry requirements are expressed in broad terms, we feel that education to -0" level standard would be appropriate.
The two main examination grades are graduateship and associate membership, and serious study for the former is expected of all new members. The graduateship course comprises three subjects: (1) evolution of modern transport, (2) economics (including statistical data) and (3) commercial practice. Success at this level qualifies a member to enter for the associate membership examination which is divided into two parts. The part one subjects are: (1) principles of accounting, (2) general principles of transport law, (3) transport operation (road-passenger or roadgoods or rail or air or sea or inland waterways). Part two subjects include: (1) traffic management and administration and (2) industrial relations and productivity.
The associate membership goods operation syllabus includes the statutory regulations governing the use of goods vehicles, types of service available, importance of vehicle maintenance, traffic office organiza
tion and impact of containerization, We suggest you obtain further information particularly relating to subscriptions and also to a recently introduced Diploma in Transport Administration from the National Secretary. Institute of Traffic Administration, 185 Oxford Street, London, W1,