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CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

UKPRN 10001378

Business administrator (level 3)

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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

At apprentice's workplace

Training at the employer's location.

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Course achievements and participation

Achievements

75.6%

of apprentices (30 of 40) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 24.4% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

68.6% national achievement rate

Participation

162

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2022

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 24 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 56 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 (2024 to 2025). Data collected by Department for Education.
View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2025 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 (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%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(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
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 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.

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

1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

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 (24 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 11 employers)

    82%18%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 18 employers)

    89%11%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 8 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 14 employers)

    86%14%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 4 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

    50%50%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)

    92%8%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Training facilities(selected by 5 employers)

    60%40%
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 82% 18% 11
Communication with employers 89% 11% 18
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 8
Improving apprentice skills 86% 14% 14
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 4
Initial assessment of apprentices 50% 50% 6
Reporting on progress of apprentices 92% 8% 12
Adapting to my needs 33% 67% 3
Training facilities 60% 40% 5

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 (56 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 56 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 56 apprentices)

    95%5%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 56 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 56 apprentices)

    98%2%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 56 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 56 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 56 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 56 apprentices)

    100%0%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 56 apprentices)

    95%5%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 56 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 56 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 56 apprentices)

    96%4%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 96% 4%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 95% 5%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 96% 4%
Providing accessible training resources 98% 2%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 84% 16%
Taking into account your previous learning 93% 7%
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 who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 95% 5%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 96% 4%
Resolving any issues you have 93% 7%
Preparing you for success in your future career 96% 4%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

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 (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%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(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
Communication with employers 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 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 (19 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 19 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 19 apprentices)

    89%11%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 19 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 19 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 19 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 19 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 19 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 19 apprentices)

    95%5%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 19 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 19 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 19 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 19 apprentices)

    79%21%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 74% 26%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 89% 11%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 68% 32%
Providing accessible training resources 79% 21%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Taking into account your previous learning 84% 16%
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 95% 5%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 79% 21%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 74% 26%
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 (35 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 19 employers)

    84%16%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 27 employers)

    63%37%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 15 employers)

    87%13%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 14 employers)

    50%50%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

    67%33%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

    80%20%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    38%62%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Training facilities(selected by 5 employers)

    20%80%
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 84% 16% 19
Communication with employers 63% 37% 27
Getting new apprentices started 87% 13% 15
Improving apprentice skills 50% 50% 14
Working with small numbers of apprentices 67% 33% 6
Initial assessment of apprentices 80% 20% 5
Reporting on progress of apprentices 38% 62% 13
Adapting to my needs 33% 67% 3
Training facilities 20% 80% 5

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 (23 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 23 apprentices)

    52%48%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 23 apprentices)

    78%22%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 23 apprentices)

    61%39%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 23 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 23 apprentices)

    65%35%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 23 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 23 apprentices)

    57%43%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 23 apprentices)

    70%30%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 23 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 23 apprentices)

    65%35%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 23 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 23 apprentices)

    83%17%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 52% 48%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 78% 22%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 61% 39%
Providing accessible training resources 96% 4%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 65% 35%
Taking into account your previous learning 78% 22%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 57% 43%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 70% 30%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 83% 17%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 65% 35%
Resolving any issues you have 70% 30%
Preparing you for success in your future career 83% 17%

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 (78 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)

    67%33%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 65 employers)

    49%51%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 35 employers)

    66%34%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 17 employers)

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

    94%6%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 26 employers)

    73%27%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 42 employers)

    45%55%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 15 employers)

    67%33%
  • Training facilities(selected by 17 employers)

    53%47%
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 67% 33% 27
Communication with employers 49% 51% 65
Getting new apprentices started 66% 34% 35
Improving apprentice skills 82% 18% 17
Working with small numbers of apprentices 94% 6% 18
Initial assessment of apprentices 73% 27% 26
Reporting on progress of apprentices 45% 55% 42
Adapting to my needs 67% 33% 15
Training facilities 53% 47% 17

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 2021 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 (139 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 59 employers)

    76%24%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 111 employers)

    59%41%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 58 employers)

    76%24%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 46 employers)

    74%26%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 28 employers)

    89%11%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 37 employers)

    70%30%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 69 employers)

    54%46%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 21 employers)

    57%43%
  • Training facilities(selected by 27 employers)

    48%52%
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 76% 24% 59
Communication with employers 59% 41% 111
Getting new apprentices started 76% 24% 58
Improving apprentice skills 74% 26% 46
Working with small numbers of apprentices 89% 11% 28
Initial assessment of apprentices 70% 30% 37
Reporting on progress of apprentices 54% 46% 69
Adapting to my needs 57% 43% 21
Training facilities 48% 52% 27

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 (98 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 98 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 98 apprentices)

    90%10%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 98 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 98 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 98 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 98 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 98 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 98 apprentices)

    92%8%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 98 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 98 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 98 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 98 apprentices)

    90%10%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 82% 18%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 90% 10%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 83% 17%
Providing accessible training resources 94% 6%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 88% 12%
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 92% 8%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 89% 11%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 85% 15%
Resolving any issues you have 85% 15%
Preparing you for success in your future career 90% 10%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Infirmary Road, Chesterfield, S41 7NG
Telephone
03458 501055

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 24 courses delivered by this training provider

The Chesterfield College Group can deliver flexible training at an employer's premises or at one of our campuses based in Chesterfield and Derby. We boast specialist engineering workshops at both campuses and a construction training centre in Chesterfield to enhance the apprenticeship training experience. Every apprentice is supported by a dedicated Tutor with a wealth of industry experience who will visit regularly to ensure learning is taking place at the right pace and ensure any learning support that is required is made available, all with an apprentice's wellbeing as a priority. An Account Manager will keep in regular contact to ensure apprentices are performing to expectations and how training can further support the business.

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 CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE .

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