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THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

UKPRN 10004177

Craft carpentry and joinery (level 3)

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.

209.6 miles to closest location: Unit B Ashburton Point, Wheelforge Way,, Asburton, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1EH

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

100%

of apprentices (10 of 10) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 0% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

77.1% national achievement rate

Participation

15

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

No reviews

Not enough employers have reviewed this provider.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 57 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 (5 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 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 4 employers)

    75%25%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

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

    50%50%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 2
Communication with employers 75% 25% 4
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 2
Improving apprentice skills 50% 50% 2
Working with small numbers of apprentices 0% 100% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 50% 50% 2
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 2
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 (31 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 31 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 31 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 31 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 31 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 31 apprentices)

    61%39%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 31 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 31 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 31 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 31 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 31 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 31 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 31 apprentices)

    77%23%
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 77% 23%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 68% 32%
Providing accessible training resources 74% 26%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 61% 39%
Taking into account your previous learning 71% 29%
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 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 71% 29%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 81% 19%
Resolving any issues you have 81% 19%
Preparing you for success in your future career 77% 23%

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 (57 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 57 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 57 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 57 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 57 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 57 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 57 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 57 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 57 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 57 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 57 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 57 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 57 apprentices)

    68%32%
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 77% 23%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 70% 30%
Providing accessible training resources 81% 19%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 68% 32%
Taking into account your previous learning 77% 23%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 67% 33%
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 75% 25%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 77% 23%
Resolving any issues you have 75% 25%
Preparing you for success in your future career 68% 32%

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 (47 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)

    95%5%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 30 employers)

    53%47%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 21 employers)

    81%19%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 13 employers)

    46%54%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 10 employers)

    90%10%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    69%31%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 27 employers)

    33%67%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 11 employers)

    55%45%
  • Training facilities(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
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 95% 5% 22
Communication with employers 53% 47% 30
Getting new apprentices started 81% 19% 21
Improving apprentice skills 46% 54% 13
Working with small numbers of apprentices 90% 10% 10
Initial assessment of apprentices 69% 31% 13
Reporting on progress of apprentices 33% 67% 27
Adapting to my needs 55% 45% 11
Training facilities 33% 67% 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 (69 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 69 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 69 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 69 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 69 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 69 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 69 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 69 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 69 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 69 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 69 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 69 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 69 apprentices)

    84%16%
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 72% 28%
Providing accessible training resources 78% 22%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Taking into account your previous learning 71% 29%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 77% 23%
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 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 84% 16%
Resolving any issues you have 77% 23%
Preparing you for success in your future career 84% 16%

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 (107 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 28 employers)

    61%39%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 77 employers)

    40%60%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 41 employers)

    88%12%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 18 employers)

    83%17%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 31 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 29 employers)

    83%17%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 60 employers)

    15%85%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 25 employers)

    64%36%
  • Training facilities(selected by 13 employers)

    46%54%
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 61% 39% 28
Communication with employers 40% 60% 77
Getting new apprentices started 88% 12% 41
Improving apprentice skills 83% 17% 18
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 31
Initial assessment of apprentices 83% 17% 29
Reporting on progress of apprentices 15% 85% 60
Adapting to my needs 64% 36% 25
Training facilities 46% 54% 13

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (6 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 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 6 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 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 6 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 6 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 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 83% 17%
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 83% 17%
Providing accessible training resources 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 67% 33%
Taking into account your previous learning 100% 0%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 83% 17%
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 100% 0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 100% 0%
Resolving any issues you have 100% 0%
Preparing you for success in your future career 100% 0%

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 (126 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 32 employers)

    72%28%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 88 employers)

    47%53%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 52 employers)

    90%10%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 42 employers)

    76%24%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 32 employers)

    94%6%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 29 employers)

    79%21%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 72 employers)

    22%78%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 32 employers)

    78%22%
  • Training facilities(selected by 17 employers)

    76%24%
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 72% 28% 32
Communication with employers 47% 53% 88
Getting new apprentices started 90% 10% 52
Improving apprentice skills 76% 24% 42
Working with small numbers of apprentices 94% 6% 32
Initial assessment of apprentices 79% 21% 29
Reporting on progress of apprentices 22% 78% 72
Adapting to my needs 78% 22% 32
Training facilities 76% 24% 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 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 (285 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 84 employers)

    75%25%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 199 employers)

    46%54%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 116 employers)

    88%12%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 75 employers)

    72%28%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 75 employers)

    93%7%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 71 employers)

    79%21%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 161 employers)

    22%78%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 70 employers)

    69%31%
  • Training facilities(selected by 35 employers)

    63%37%
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% 84
Communication with employers 46% 54% 199
Getting new apprentices started 88% 12% 116
Improving apprentice skills 72% 28% 75
Working with small numbers of apprentices 93% 7% 75
Initial assessment of apprentices 79% 21% 71
Reporting on progress of apprentices 22% 78% 161
Adapting to my needs 69% 31% 70
Training facilities 63% 37% 35

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 (163 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 163 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 163 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 163 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 163 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 163 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 163 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 163 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 163 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • 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 163 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 163 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 163 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 163 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 71% 29%
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 71% 29%
Providing accessible training resources 79% 21%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 69% 31%
Taking into account your previous learning 74% 26%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 73% 27%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 83% 17%
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 81% 19%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Resolving any issues you have 78% 22%
Preparing you for success in your future career 78% 22%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Lee House, 90 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JW
Telephone
07803 115674

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The Growth Company Education and Skills is one of the largest providers of work-based learning for young people and adults. We have been providing high-quality education and skills to individuals and businesses for over 3 decades, and you can be assured the quality of our training and excellent support can help businesses and individuals achieve their future goals.

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