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SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

UKPRN 10023526

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Training options for this course

This provider offers these training options for this course in Canterbury, Kent. You can remove or change your location . This may change what options are available.

If there are multiple training options, the apprentice may do a combination of these. You'll need to contact the provider to confirm what training they offer.

Training option Location

Day release

One day a week at the provider's location.

149.6 miles to closest location: Silver Link Road, Glascote Heath, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2HJ

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  • 149.6 miles to Silver Link Road, Glascote Heath, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2HJ
  • 165.2 miles to THE GREEN, CANNOCK, WS11 1UE

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

75%

of apprentices (15 of 20) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 25% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

62.6% national achievement rate

Participation

23

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

Good

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

Apprentices

Good

average review from 20 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 (7 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 5 employers)

    80%20%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 6 employers)

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

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

    0%100%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

    60%40%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Training facilities(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 80% 20% 5
Communication with employers 80% 20% 5
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 6
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Working with small numbers of apprentices 0% 100% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 60% 40% 5
Adapting to my needs 0% 100% 1
Training facilities 67% 33% 3

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 (17 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 17 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 17 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 17 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 17 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 17 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 17 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 17 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 17 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • 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 17 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 17 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 17 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 17 apprentices)

    88%12%
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 100% 0%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 82% 18%
Providing accessible training resources 94% 6%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 88% 12%
Taking into account your previous learning 76% 24%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 88% 12%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 94% 6%
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 94% 6%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Resolving any issues you have 76% 24%
Preparing you for success in your future career 88% 12%

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.

Good (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)

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

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

    0%100%
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 0% 100% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 0% 100% 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 (20 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 20 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 20 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 20 apprentices)

    55%45%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 20 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 20 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 20 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 20 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 20 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 20 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 20 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 20 apprentices)

    55%45%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 20 apprentices)

    75%25%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 60% 40%
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 55% 45%
Providing accessible training resources 80% 20%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 75% 25%
Taking into account your previous learning 70% 30%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 80% 20%
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 90% 10%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 70% 30%
Resolving any issues you have 55% 45%
Preparing you for success in your future career 75% 25%

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 (22 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 6 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 15 employers)

    33%67%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 4 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 10 employers)

    80%20%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 4 employers)

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

    83%17%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)

    17%83%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Training facilities(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 6
Communication with employers 33% 67% 15
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 4
Improving apprentice skills 80% 20% 10
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 4
Initial assessment of apprentices 83% 17% 6
Reporting on progress of apprentices 17% 83% 12
Adapting to my needs 67% 33% 3
Training facilities 67% 33% 3

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 (25 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 25 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 25 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 25 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 25 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 25 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 25 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 25 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 25 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • 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 25 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 25 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 25 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 25 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 68% 32%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 68% 32%
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 84% 16%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 68% 32%
Taking into account your previous learning 60% 40%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 80% 20%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 96% 4%
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 72% 28%
Resolving any issues you have 76% 24%
Preparing you for success in your future career 80% 20%

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 (33 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 8 employers)

    88%12%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 19 employers)

    63%37%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 12 employers)

    92%8%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 6 employers)

    83%17%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

    80%20%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 18 employers)

    17%83%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Training facilities(selected by 3 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 88% 12% 8
Communication with employers 63% 37% 19
Getting new apprentices started 92% 8% 12
Improving apprentice skills 83% 17% 6
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 80% 20% 5
Reporting on progress of apprentices 17% 83% 18
Adapting to my needs 100% 0% 1
Training facilities 100% 0% 3

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 (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 6 employers)

    83%17%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 22 employers)

    45%55%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 10 employers)

    60%40%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 7 employers)

    57%43%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

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

    33%67%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 17 employers)

    12%88%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 7 employers)

    86%14%
  • Training facilities(selected by 3 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% 6
Communication with employers 45% 55% 22
Getting new apprentices started 60% 40% 10
Improving apprentice skills 57% 43% 7
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 5
Initial assessment of apprentices 33% 67% 6
Reporting on progress of apprentices 12% 88% 17
Adapting to my needs 86% 14% 7
Training facilities 100% 0% 3

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 (93 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 26 employers)

    88%12%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 61 employers)

    51%49%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 33 employers)

    82%18%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 25 employers)

    76%24%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)

    92%8%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 18 employers)

    61%39%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 52 employers)

    19%81%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 12 employers)

    75%25%
  • Training facilities(selected by 12 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 88% 12% 26
Communication with employers 51% 49% 61
Getting new apprentices started 82% 18% 33
Improving apprentice skills 76% 24% 25
Working with small numbers of apprentices 92% 8% 12
Initial assessment of apprentices 61% 39% 18
Reporting on progress of apprentices 19% 81% 52
Adapting to my needs 75% 25% 12
Training facilities 83% 17% 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 (62 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 62 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 62 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 62 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 62 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 62 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 62 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 62 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 62 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 62 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 62 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 62 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 62 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 69% 31%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 81% 19%
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 85% 15%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 68% 32%
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 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 87% 13%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 73% 27%
Resolving any issues you have 69% 31%
Preparing you for success in your future career 81% 19%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5PH
Telephone
03004562424

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 25 courses delivered by this training provider

South Staffordshire College has four campuses across Staffordshire. We provide full-time & part-time courses and have a long history of collaborating with employers in the Midlands to introduce apprentices to the workplace in a flexible way that benefits your business and supports the growth of future talent. Apprenticeships contain:

  • Knowledge & Theory (Technical Certificate in some standards)
  • Skills development – both in College and the Workplace
  • Professional behaviors
  • Functional Skills development Please contact our Business Development Team who are on hand to answer any questions about training or recruitment, or to arrange a visit with one of our Advisers.

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 SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE .

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