Training provider

COGENT SSC LIMITED

Employer reviews

Excellent (21 reviews)

Employer review details

Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement

Communication with employers(selected by 13 employers)
85%15%
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 13 employers)
69%31%
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)
75%25%
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 7 employers)
86%14%
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 7 employers)
86%14%
Adapting to my needs(selected by 7 employers)
71%29%
Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 5 employers)
80%20%
Training facilities(selected by 4 employers)
25%75%
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)
67%33%

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
Communication with employers	85%	15%	13
Improving apprentice skills	69%	31%	13
Reporting on progress of apprentices	75%	25%	12
Getting new apprentices started	86%	14%	7
Working with small numbers of apprentices	86%	14%	7
Adapting to my needs	71%	29%	7
Providing the right training at the right time	80%	20%	5
Training facilities	25%	75%	4
Initial assessment of apprentices	67%	33%	3

Apprentice reviews

Excellent (15 reviews)

Apprentice review details

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

Communication

Communicating clearly with you
67%33%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment
80%20%

Organisation

Organising well-structured training
60%40%
Providing accessible training resources
87%13%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship
53%47%
Taking into account your previous learning
67%33%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better
60%40%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time
80%20%

Support

Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones
67%33%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship
67%33%
Resolving any issues you have
60%40%
Preparing you for success in your future career
60%40%

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Communication
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you	67%	33%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	80%	20%

Organisation
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training	60%	40%
Providing accessible training resources	87%	13%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	53%	47%
Taking into account your previous learning	67%	33%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	60%	40%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time	80%	20%

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	67%	33%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	67%	33%
Resolving any issues you have	60%	40%
Preparing you for success in your future career	60%	40%

Provider overview

Cogent Skills Training is a national training provider delivering apprenticeships which focus upon the key roles and qualification requirements of the Science Industry.

With a vibrant and people focused culture and a strong team of expert trainers, our flexible approach ensures that we can offer solutions to fit your needs.

Our apprenticeships are centred on providing the practical training and knowledge required for an apprentice to become a productive and an effective member of a team quickly.

Our experienced trainers work closely with employers and employees to choose the right programme at the right level. We help provide industry specific progression information, advice and guidance to maximise career development opportunities.

Courses offered

View all 8 courses offered by this provider

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Battery manufacturing technician (level 3)

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Process industry manufacturing technician (level 3)

Process leader (level 4)

Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)

Science manufacturing process operative (level 2)

Science manufacturing technician 2014 (level 3)

Science manufacturing technician 2023 (level 3)

Apprenticeship training course

Science manufacturing technician 2014 (level 3)

73% achievement rate (out of 20 apprentices)

60% national achievement rate

Explain achievement rate

The percentage of apprentices who successfully achieved their apprenticeship when trained by this provider on a course in this subject area. This rate uses data from the 2022 to 2023 academic year.