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Training provider

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP

UKPRN 10003674

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Training options for this course

This provider offers these training options for this course in London Fields, Greater London. 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.

13.8 miles to closest location: Kingston Hall Road, Kingston on Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

No data

There is not enough data to show the achievement rate for this course. This may be because a small number of apprentices completed this course, or this is a new course for this provider.

Participation

7

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2024

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 8 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.

No results. Not enough employers have given 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.

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.

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%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

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

    0%100%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Training facilities(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 0% 100% 1
Getting new apprentices started 0% 100% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 1
Training facilities 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 (8 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 8 apprentices)

    25%75%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 8 apprentices)

    25%75%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 8 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 8 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 8 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 8 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 8 apprentices)

    75%25%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 8 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 8 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 8 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 8 apprentices)

    62%38%
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 25% 75%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 25% 75%
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 50% 50%
Providing accessible training resources 62% 38%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 50% 50%
Taking into account your previous learning 75% 25%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 50% 50%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 75% 25%
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 62% 38%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 62% 38%
Resolving any issues you have 50% 50%
Preparing you for success in your future career 62% 38%

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.

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%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

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

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress 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
Communication with employers 0% 100% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress 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 (15 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 15 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 15 apprentices)

    53%47%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 15 apprentices)

    53%47%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 15 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 15 apprentices)

    47%53%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 15 apprentices)

    53%47%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 15 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 15 apprentices)

    80%20%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 15 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 15 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 15 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 15 apprentices)

    60%40%
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 60% 40%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 53% 47%
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 53% 47%
Providing accessible training resources 67% 33%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 47% 53%
Taking into account your previous learning 53% 47%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 60% 40%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 80% 20%
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 80% 20%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 73% 27%
Resolving any issues you have 73% 27%
Preparing you for success in your future career 60% 40%

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 (13 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 7 employers)

    71%29%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 11 employers)

    36%64%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 7 employers)

    71%29%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 4 employers)

    75%25%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    0%100%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    0%100%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 7 employers)

    86%14%
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 71% 29% 7
Communication with employers 36% 64% 11
Getting new apprentices started 71% 29% 7
Improving apprentice skills 75% 25% 4
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 3
Initial assessment of apprentices 0% 100% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 9
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 2
Training facilities 86% 14% 7

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 (16 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 16 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 16 apprentices)

    56%44%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 16 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 16 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 16 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 16 apprentices)

    50%50%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 16 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 16 apprentices)

    75%25%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 16 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 16 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 16 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 16 apprentices)

    75%25%
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 62% 38%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 56% 44%
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 75% 25%
Providing accessible training resources 62% 38%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 50% 50%
Taking into account your previous learning 50% 50%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 75% 25%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 75% 25%
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 75% 25%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 75% 25%
Resolving any issues you have 81% 19%
Preparing you for success in your future career 75% 25%

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 (57 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 15 employers)

    47%53%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 41 employers)

    34%66%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 21 employers)

    67%33%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 17 employers)

    71%29%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 18 employers)

    94%6%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)

    55%45%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 28 employers)

    18%82%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 9 employers)

    56%44%
  • Training facilities(selected by 21 employers)

    81%19%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 47% 53% 15
Communication with employers 34% 66% 41
Getting new apprentices started 67% 33% 21
Improving apprentice skills 71% 29% 17
Working with small numbers of apprentices 94% 6% 18
Initial assessment of apprentices 55% 45% 11
Reporting on progress of apprentices 18% 82% 28
Adapting to my needs 56% 44% 9
Training facilities 81% 19% 21

Apprentice reviews

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

No results. Not enough apprentices gave feedback about this training provider.

1 August 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.

Good (72 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 24 employers)

    58%42%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 54 employers)

    33%67%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 29 employers)

    66%34%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 22 employers)

    73%27%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 21 employers)

    95%5%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    46%54%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 39 employers)

    13%87%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 11 employers)

    55%45%
  • Training facilities(selected by 29 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 58% 42% 24
Communication with employers 33% 67% 54
Getting new apprentices started 66% 34% 29
Improving apprentice skills 73% 27% 22
Working with small numbers of apprentices 95% 5% 21
Initial assessment of apprentices 46% 54% 13
Reporting on progress of apprentices 13% 87% 39
Adapting to my needs 55% 45% 11
Training facilities 83% 17% 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 (39 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 39 apprentices)

    54%46%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 39 apprentices)

    49%51%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 39 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 39 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 39 apprentices)

    49%51%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 39 apprentices)

    56%44%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 39 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 39 apprentices)

    77%23%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 39 apprentices)

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

    72%28%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 39 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 39 apprentices)

    67%33%
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 54% 46%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 49% 51%
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 62% 38%
Providing accessible training resources 64% 36%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 49% 51%
Taking into account your previous learning 56% 44%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 64% 36%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 77% 23%
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 74% 26%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 72% 28%
Resolving any issues you have 72% 28%
Preparing you for success in your future career 67% 33%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2AQ
Telephone
020 8546 2151

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 23 courses delivered by this training provider

South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) is a large general further education college, formed in August 2017 by the merger of Carshalton, Kingston and South Thames colleges. The college has sites in the boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth, all with excellent commuter links across London and Surrey. Apprentices are taught by teachers who are enthusiastic, knowledgeable and teach in an interesting and engaging way. STCG work with employers to ensure they understand the requirements of the programmes and contribute to the development of apprentices& training. As a result, most apprentices remain in employment on completion of their programme. In February 2020 STCG was awarded a grade 2 (Good) by Ofsted.

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 THAMES COLLEGES GROUP .

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