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ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

UKPRN 10000055

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Training options for this course

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.

Construction Skills Centre, Unit 5-7 Churchill Road, Bicester, OX26 4XD

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

69%

of apprentices (21 of 30) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 31% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

62.6% national achievement rate

Participation

106

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

No reviews

Not enough employers have reviewed this provider.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 41 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 (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 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)

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

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

    100%0%
  • 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 0% 100% 1
Communication with employers 100% 0% 2
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 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 (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)

    50%50%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 10 apprentices)

    40%60%
  • 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)

    80%20%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 10 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 10 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 10 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 10 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 10 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • 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)

    90%10%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 10 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 10 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 10 apprentices)

    70%30%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 50% 50%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 40% 60%
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 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 70% 30%
Taking into account your previous learning 80% 20%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 70% 30%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 90% 10%
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 90% 10%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 60% 40%
Resolving any issues you have 70% 30%
Preparing you for success in your future career 70% 30%

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 (41 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 41 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 41 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 41 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 41 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 41 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 41 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 41 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 41 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • 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 41 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 41 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 41 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 41 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 68% 32%
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 76% 24%
Providing accessible training resources 90% 10%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 76% 24%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 68% 32%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 88% 12%
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 90% 10%
Resolving any issues you have 78% 22%
Preparing you for success in your future career 85% 15%

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.

Excellent (16 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)

    75%25%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 14 employers)

    79%21%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 8 employers)

    75%25%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 4 employers)

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

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 10 employers)

    90%10%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Training facilities(selected by 4 employers)

    75%25%
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 75% 25% 4
Communication with employers 79% 21% 14
Getting new apprentices started 75% 25% 8
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 4
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 90% 10% 10
Adapting to my needs 33% 67% 3
Training facilities 75% 25% 4

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 (40 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 40 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 40 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 40 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 40 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 40 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 40 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 40 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 40 apprentices)

    98%2%
  • 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 40 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 40 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 40 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 40 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 70% 30%
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 80% 20%
Providing accessible training resources 90% 10%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 78% 22%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 72% 28%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 98% 2%
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 85% 15%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Resolving any issues you have 82% 18%
Preparing you for success in your future career 82% 18%

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 (37 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)

    83%17%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 30 employers)

    63%37%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 19 employers)

    74%26%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 11 employers)

    82%18%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 17 employers)

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

    78%22%
  • Training facilities(selected by 12 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 83% 17% 12
Communication with employers 63% 37% 30
Getting new apprentices started 74% 26% 19
Improving apprentice skills 82% 18% 11
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 11
Reporting on progress of apprentices 35% 65% 17
Adapting to my needs 78% 22% 9
Training facilities 100% 0% 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.

Poor (5 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 5 apprentices)

    40%60%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 5 apprentices)

    40%60%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • 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 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
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 60% 40%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 40% 60%
Providing accessible training resources 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Taking into account your previous learning 60% 40%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 100% 0%
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 80% 20%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 60% 40%
Resolving any issues you have 60% 40%
Preparing you for success in your future career 60% 40%

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 (30 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 5 employers)

    80%20%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 18 employers)

    56%44%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 6 employers)

    83%17%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 4 employers)

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

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 18 employers)

    28%72%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Training facilities(selected by 11 employers)

    91%9%
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 80% 20% 5
Communication with employers 56% 44% 18
Getting new apprentices started 83% 17% 12
Improving apprentice skills 83% 17% 6
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 4
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 12
Reporting on progress of apprentices 28% 72% 18
Adapting to my needs 33% 67% 3
Training facilities 91% 9% 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 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 (85 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 22 employers)

    77%23%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 64 employers)

    66%34%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 40 employers)

    78%22%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 21 employers)

    86%14%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 23 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 45 employers)

    44%56%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 15 employers)

    60%40%
  • Training facilities(selected by 29 employers)

    93%7%
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% 22
Communication with employers 66% 34% 64
Getting new apprentices started 78% 22% 40
Improving apprentice skills 86% 14% 21
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 8
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 23
Reporting on progress of apprentices 44% 56% 45
Adapting to my needs 60% 40% 15
Training facilities 93% 7% 29

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 (96 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 96 apprentices)

    66%34%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 96 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 96 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 96 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 96 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 96 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 96 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 96 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 96 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 96 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 96 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 96 apprentices)

    81%19%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 66% 34%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 73% 27%
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 92% 8%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 76% 24%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 72% 28%
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 86% 14%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Resolving any issues you have 78% 22%
Preparing you for success in your future career 81% 19%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1GG
Telephone
01235216216

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 36 courses delivered by this training provider

Abingdon & Witney College is Oxfordshire’s largest and best-performing apprenticeship training provider (Vector, April 2025), awarded an Ofsted "Good" rating in May 2024, with “Outstanding” features for apprenticeships, behaviours and attitudes of apprentices, and high-needs learners. Our £50 million investment in industry-standard facilities offers apprentices real-world environments, equipping them with hands-on training that meets your business needs. With a successful track record, we partner with companies of all sizes to develop skilled, work-ready apprentices to drive growth and innovation. Choose Abingdon & Witney College for tailored apprenticeship solutions; call 01235 216 216 to book a consultation with one of our team today.

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