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BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

UKPRN 10006442

Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2)

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This provider offers these training options for this course. Search for a city or postcode to view what options are available in your location and distances from your location to the training options.

Training option Location

Day release

One day a week at the provider's location.

Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B74 2NW

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

46.7%

of apprentices (9 of 20) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 53.3% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

61% national achievement rate

Participation

10

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2023

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

No reviews

Not enough employers have reviewed this provider.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 22 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.

No results. Not enough employers have given feedback about this training provider.

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.

Poor (10 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 10 apprentices)

    40%60%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 10 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 10 apprentices)

    30%70%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 10 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 10 apprentices)

    40%60%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 10 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 10 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 10 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • 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 10 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 10 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 10 apprentices)

    40%60%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 10 apprentices)

    50%50%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 40% 60%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 50% 50%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 30% 70%
Providing accessible training resources 70% 30%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 40% 60%
Taking into account your previous learning 60% 40%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 50% 50%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 70% 30%
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 80% 20%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 70% 30%
Resolving any issues you have 40% 60%
Preparing you for success in your future career 50% 50%

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.

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

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 (22 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 22 apprentices)

    36%64%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 22 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 22 apprentices)

    36%64%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 22 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)

    41%59%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 22 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 22 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 22 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • 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 22 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 22 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 22 apprentices)

    64%36%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 36% 64%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 59% 41%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 36% 64%
Providing accessible training resources 77% 23%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 41% 59%
Taking into account your previous learning 64% 36%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 64% 36%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 73% 27%
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 73% 27%
Resolving any issues you have 59% 41%
Preparing you for success in your future career 64% 36%

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 (3 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 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 3 employers)

    0%100%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    0%100%
  • Training facilities(selected by 2 employers)

    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 100% 0% 1
Communication with employers 0% 100% 3
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 3
Training facilities 100% 0% 2

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 (22 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 22 apprentices)

    45%55%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 22 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 22 apprentices)

    45%55%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 22 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 22 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 22 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 22 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • 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 22 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 22 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 22 apprentices)

    59%41%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 45% 55%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 64% 36%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 45% 55%
Providing accessible training resources 73% 27%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 68% 32%
Taking into account your previous learning 59% 41%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 73% 27%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 86% 14%
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 82% 18%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 77% 23%
Resolving any issues you have 50% 50%
Preparing you for success in your future career 59% 41%

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.

Good (49 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 14 employers)

    79%21%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 39 employers)

    62%38%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 26 employers)

    96%4%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 15 employers)

    80%20%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 18 employers)

    94%6%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 31 employers)

    16%84%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
  • Training facilities(selected by 11 employers)

    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 79% 21% 14
Communication with employers 62% 38% 39
Getting new apprentices started 96% 4% 26
Improving apprentice skills 80% 20% 15
Working with small numbers of apprentices 94% 6% 18
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 8
Reporting on progress of apprentices 16% 84% 31
Adapting to my needs 83% 17% 12
Training facilities 100% 0% 11

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 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.

Good (42 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 12 employers)

    58%42%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 29 employers)

    48%52%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 16 employers)

    81%19%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 9 employers)

    67%33%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 10 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 20 employers)

    35%65%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 9 employers)

    67%33%
  • Training facilities(selected by 13 employers)

    62%38%
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 58% 42% 12
Communication with employers 48% 52% 29
Getting new apprentices started 81% 19% 16
Improving apprentice skills 67% 33% 9
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 10
Initial assessment of apprentices 83% 17% 12
Reporting on progress of apprentices 35% 65% 20
Adapting to my needs 67% 33% 9
Training facilities 62% 38% 13

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.

Good (94 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 27 employers)

    70%30%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 71 employers)

    54%46%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 43 employers)

    91%9%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 25 employers)

    76%24%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 29 employers)

    97%3%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 21 employers)

    90%10%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 54 employers)

    22%78%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 21 employers)

    76%24%
  • Training facilities(selected by 26 employers)

    81%19%
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 70% 30% 27
Communication with employers 54% 46% 71
Getting new apprentices started 91% 9% 43
Improving apprentice skills 76% 24% 25
Working with small numbers of apprentices 97% 3% 29
Initial assessment of apprentices 90% 10% 21
Reporting on progress of apprentices 22% 78% 54
Adapting to my needs 76% 24% 21
Training facilities 81% 19% 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.

Good (54 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 54 apprentices)

    41%59%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 54 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 54 apprentices)

    39%61%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 54 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 54 apprentices)

    52%48%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 54 apprentices)

    61%39%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 54 apprentices)

    65%35%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 54 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • 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 54 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 54 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 54 apprentices)

    52%48%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 54 apprentices)

    59%41%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 41% 59%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 59% 41%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 39% 61%
Providing accessible training resources 74% 26%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 52% 48%
Taking into account your previous learning 61% 39%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 65% 35%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 78% 22%
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 83% 17%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Resolving any issues you have 52% 48%
Preparing you for success in your future career 59% 41%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS
Telephone
01213622101

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 32 courses delivered by this training provider

If you are looking to develop the skills of your employees we can offer an extensive programme of work based apprenticeships. We can provide apprenticeships for your new staff or we can offer your existing staff the opportunity to take up an apprenticeship programme.

For general information about this provider, such as the total participation and achievement rate for all courses they deliver, view our provider details page for BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE .

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BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE is 1 of 40 training providers for Horticulture or landscape construction operative (level 2).

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