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BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

UKPRN 10000820

Business administrator (level 3)

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Training option Location

Day release

One day a week at the provider's location.

Municipal College, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3JJ

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

71.4%

of apprentices (14 of 20) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 28.6% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

68.6% national achievement rate

Participation

72

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2021

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Excellent

average review from 1 employer when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 74 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.

Good (4 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 4 employers)

    50%50%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 4 employers)

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

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

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

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

    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 50% 50% 4
Communication with employers 0% 100% 4
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 67% 33% 3
Initial assessment of apprentices 0% 100% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 2
Adapting to my needs 0% 100% 1
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 (39 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 39 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 39 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 39 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 39 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 39 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 39 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 39 apprentices)

    56%44%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 39 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • 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 39 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 39 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 39 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 39 apprentices)

    72%28%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 64% 36%
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 59% 41%
Providing accessible training resources 77% 23%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 72% 28%
Taking into account your previous learning 72% 28%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 56% 44%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 82% 18%
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 74% 26%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 67% 33%
Resolving any issues you have 69% 31%
Preparing you for success in your future career 72% 28%

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.

Excellent (1 review)

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

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(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 100% 0% 1
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 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 (74 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 74 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 74 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 74 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 74 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 74 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 74 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 74 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 74 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • 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 74 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 74 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 74 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 74 apprentices)

    86%14%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 74% 26%
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 76% 24%
Providing accessible training resources 88% 12%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Taking into account your previous learning 81% 19%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 81% 19%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 85% 15%
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 86% 14%
Resolving any issues you have 82% 18%
Preparing you for success in your future career 86% 14%

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 (45 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)

    62%38%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 42 employers)

    67%33%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 28 employers)

    86%14%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 15 employers)

    40%60%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    56%44%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 7 employers)

    43%57%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 22 employers)

    55%45%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 12 employers)

    42%58%
  • Training facilities(selected by 12 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
Providing the right training at the right time 62% 38% 24
Communication with employers 67% 33% 42
Getting new apprentices started 86% 14% 28
Improving apprentice skills 40% 60% 15
Working with small numbers of apprentices 56% 44% 9
Initial assessment of apprentices 43% 57% 7
Reporting on progress of apprentices 55% 45% 22
Adapting to my needs 42% 58% 12
Training facilities 67% 33% 12

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 (76 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 76 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 76 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 76 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 76 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 76 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 76 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 76 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 76 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • 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 76 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 76 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 76 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 76 apprentices)

    78%22%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 72% 28%
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 74% 26%
Providing accessible training resources 82% 18%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Taking into account your previous learning 64% 36%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 76% 24%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 87% 13%
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 84% 16%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Resolving any issues you have 79% 21%
Preparing you for success in your future career 78% 22%

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 (82 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 16 employers)

    69%31%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 68 employers)

    49%51%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 38 employers)

    79%21%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 28 employers)

    68%32%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 25 employers)

    72%28%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 50 employers)

    30%70%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 12 employers)

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 19 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 69% 31% 16
Communication with employers 49% 51% 68
Getting new apprentices started 79% 21% 38
Improving apprentice skills 68% 32% 28
Working with small numbers of apprentices 83% 17% 12
Initial assessment of apprentices 72% 28% 25
Reporting on progress of apprentices 30% 70% 50
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 12
Training facilities 95% 5% 19

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)

    73%27%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 11 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • 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)

    82%18%
  • 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)

    73%27%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
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 73% 27%
Providing accessible training resources 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Taking into account your previous learning 64% 36%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 82% 18%
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 73% 27%
Preparing you for success in your future career 91% 9%

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 (61 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 15 employers)

    60%40%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 48 employers)

    65%35%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 34 employers)

    88%12%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 23 employers)

    61%39%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    62%38%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)

    91%9%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 33 employers)

    36%64%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 13 employers)

    38%62%
  • Training facilities(selected by 21 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 60% 40% 15
Communication with employers 65% 35% 48
Getting new apprentices started 88% 12% 34
Improving apprentice skills 61% 39% 23
Working with small numbers of apprentices 62% 38% 8
Initial assessment of apprentices 91% 9% 11
Reporting on progress of apprentices 36% 64% 33
Adapting to my needs 38% 62% 13
Training facilities 81% 19% 21

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 (193 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 60 employers)

    63%37%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 162 employers)

    57%43%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 102 employers)

    84%16%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 70 employers)

    60%40%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 29 employers)

    69%31%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 44 employers)

    70%30%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 107 employers)

    36%64%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 38 employers)

    42%58%
  • Training facilities(selected by 54 employers)

    83%17%
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 63% 37% 60
Communication with employers 57% 43% 162
Getting new apprentices started 84% 16% 102
Improving apprentice skills 60% 40% 70
Working with small numbers of apprentices 69% 31% 29
Initial assessment of apprentices 70% 30% 44
Reporting on progress of apprentices 36% 64% 107
Adapting to my needs 42% 58% 38
Training facilities 83% 17% 54

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 (200 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 200 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 200 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 200 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 200 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 200 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 200 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 200 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 200 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 200 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 200 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 200 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 200 apprentices)

    80%20%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 72% 28%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 76% 24%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 72% 28%
Providing accessible training resources 84% 16%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 77% 23%
Taking into account your previous learning 72% 28%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 74% 26%
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 84% 16%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 81% 19%
Resolving any issues you have 78% 22%
Preparing you for success in your future career 80% 20%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
North Road, Poole, BH14 0LS
Telephone
01202 205500

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 37 courses delivered by this training provider

Bournemouth and Poole College has over 2,000 apprentices and works with local and national businesses. We deliver the widest possible choice of quality training and apprenticeships across Dorset and the UK. We work with businesses and organisations to help make apprentices who will assist your business development and grow future leaders. Our programmes cover many sectors - from Engineering, Marine & Construction to Digital, IT & Accounting. Our history of working with employers allows us plan individualised training to suit your business. Whether you’re a small business or a large multi-national, we have the capability to develop your successful apprenticeships. Some businesses have chosen to work for us for over 20 years.

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 BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE .

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