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EXETER COLLEGE

UKPRN 10002370

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

Training options for this course

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If there are multiple training options, the apprentice may do a combination of these. You'll need to contact the provider to confirm what training they offer.

Training option Location

At apprentice's workplace

Training at the employer's location.

0.0 miles to apprentice's work location

Day release

One day a week at the provider's location.

0.0 miles to closest location: The Flybe Training Academy, Exeter Airport Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2LJ

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

91.7%

of apprentices (9 of 10) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 8.3% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

61.8% national achievement rate

Participation

73

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2018

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Good

average review from 2 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 71 apprentices when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Combined reviews for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year (2023 to 2024). Data collected by Department for Education.
View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2024 to today

These are the most recent reviews for this training provider. We update the main star rating on this page when we have reviews from a full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (34 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 18 employers)

    83%17%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 26 employers)

    88%12%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 21 employers)

    95%5%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 10 employers)

    90%10%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

    83%17%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

    80%20%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 17 employers)

    65%35%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 7 employers)

    86%14%
  • Training facilities(selected by 10 employers)

    90%10%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 83% 17% 18
Communication with employers 88% 12% 26
Getting new apprentices started 95% 5% 21
Improving apprentice skills 90% 10% 10
Working with small numbers of apprentices 83% 17% 6
Initial assessment of apprentices 80% 20% 5
Reporting on progress of apprentices 65% 35% 17
Adapting to my needs 86% 14% 7
Training facilities 90% 10% 10

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (68 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 68 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 68 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 68 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 68 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 68 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 68 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 68 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 68 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 68 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 68 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 68 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 68 apprentices)

    85%15%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 88% 12%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 90% 10%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 87% 13%
Providing accessible training resources 94% 6%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 81% 19%
Taking into account your previous learning 82% 18%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 85% 15%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 91% 9%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 87% 13%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 91% 9%
Resolving any issues you have 87% 13%
Preparing you for success in your future career 85% 15%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (2 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    0%100%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 50% 50% 2
Communication with employers 50% 50% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 2
Adapting to my needs 100% 0% 1

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (71 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 71 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 71 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 71 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 71 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 71 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 71 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 71 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 71 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 71 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 71 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 71 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 71 apprentices)

    79%21%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 70% 30%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 79% 21%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 70% 30%
Providing accessible training resources 85% 15%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 79% 21%
Taking into account your previous learning 75% 25%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 79% 21%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 89% 11%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 86% 14%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 79% 21%
Resolving any issues you have 79% 21%
Preparing you for success in your future career 79% 21%

1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (53 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 24 employers)

    83%17%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 44 employers)

    61%39%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 26 employers)

    85%15%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 17 employers)

    76%24%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 7 employers)

    43%57%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)

    27%73%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 30 employers)

    33%67%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 6 employers)

    67%33%
  • Training facilities(selected by 20 employers)

    95%5%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 83% 17% 24
Communication with employers 61% 39% 44
Getting new apprentices started 85% 15% 26
Improving apprentice skills 76% 24% 17
Working with small numbers of apprentices 43% 57% 7
Initial assessment of apprentices 27% 73% 11
Reporting on progress of apprentices 33% 67% 30
Adapting to my needs 67% 33% 6
Training facilities 95% 5% 20

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (87 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 87 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 87 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 87 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 87 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 87 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 87 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 87 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 87 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 87 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 87 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 87 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 87 apprentices)

    84%16%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 80% 20%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 86% 14%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 83% 17%
Providing accessible training resources 90% 10%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 79% 21%
Taking into account your previous learning 77% 23%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 85% 15%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 92% 8%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 91% 9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 93% 7%
Resolving any issues you have 86% 14%
Preparing you for success in your future career 84% 16%

1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (88 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 21 employers)

    81%19%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 66 employers)

    65%35%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 45 employers)

    91%9%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 20 employers)

    90%10%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 23 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 22 employers)

    95%5%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 40 employers)

    38%62%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 16 employers)

    62%38%
  • Training facilities(selected by 22 employers)

    95%5%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 81% 19% 21
Communication with employers 65% 35% 66
Getting new apprentices started 91% 9% 45
Improving apprentice skills 90% 10% 20
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 23
Initial assessment of apprentices 95% 5% 22
Reporting on progress of apprentices 38% 62% 40
Adapting to my needs 62% 38% 16
Training facilities 95% 5% 22

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (11 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 11 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 11 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 11 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 11 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 11 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 11 apprentices)

    82%18%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 82% 18%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 82% 18%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 82% 18%
Providing accessible training resources 91% 9%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 64% 36%
Taking into account your previous learning 64% 36%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 91% 9%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 100% 0%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 91% 9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 91% 9%
Resolving any issues you have 91% 9%
Preparing you for success in your future career 82% 18%

1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (92 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 21 employers)

    62%38%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 74 employers)

    69%31%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 38 employers)

    92%8%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 17 employers)

    82%18%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 30 employers)

    90%10%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 16 employers)

    94%6%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 41 employers)

    32%68%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 23 employers)

    83%17%
  • Training facilities(selected by 26 employers)

    92%8%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 62% 38% 21
Communication with employers 69% 31% 74
Getting new apprentices started 92% 8% 38
Improving apprentice skills 82% 18% 17
Working with small numbers of apprentices 90% 10% 30
Initial assessment of apprentices 94% 6% 16
Reporting on progress of apprentices 32% 68% 41
Adapting to my needs 83% 17% 23
Training facilities 92% 8% 26

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

No results. Not enough apprentices gave feedback about this training provider.

1 August 2020 to today

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last 5 academic years.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (269 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 86 employers)

    77%23%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 212 employers)

    68%32%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 130 employers)

    91%9%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 64 employers)

    84%16%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 66 employers)

    88%12%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 55 employers)

    80%20%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 130 employers)

    38%62%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 53 employers)

    75%25%
  • Training facilities(selected by 78 employers)

    94%6%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 77% 23% 86
Communication with employers 68% 32% 212
Getting new apprentices started 91% 9% 130
Improving apprentice skills 84% 16% 64
Working with small numbers of apprentices 88% 12% 66
Initial assessment of apprentices 80% 20% 55
Reporting on progress of apprentices 38% 62% 130
Adapting to my needs 75% 25% 53
Training facilities 94% 6% 78

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (237 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 237 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 237 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 237 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 237 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 237 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 237 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 237 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 237 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 237 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 237 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 237 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 237 apprentices)

    83%17%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 80% 20%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 85% 15%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 80% 20%
Providing accessible training resources 89% 11%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 79% 21%
Taking into account your previous learning 77% 23%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 84% 16%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 91% 9%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 88% 12%
Resolving any issues you have 84% 16%
Preparing you for success in your future career 83% 17%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Hele Road, Exeter, EX4 4JS
Telephone
01392400800

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Exeter College provides Ofsted Outstanding Apprenticeships all across the South West. We are driven by our vision to be an exceptional college that goes above and beyond in delivering apprenticeship services. We shape the future for employers and apprentices by providing world-class education and training across the region. Our multi award-winning apprenticeships are designed to meet the skills needs of employers and contribute to the ambitions and success of their apprentices.

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