Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

Employer reviews

Good (112 reviews)

Employer review details

Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement

Communication with employers(selected by 92 employers)
38%62%
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 64 employers)
17%83%
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 41 employers)
83%17%
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 37 employers)
95%5%
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 36 employers)
89%11%
Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 27 employers)
85%15%
Adapting to my needs(selected by 23 employers)
57%43%
Training facilities(selected by 23 employers)
87%13%
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 21 employers)
90%10%

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
Communication with employers	38%	62%	92
Reporting on progress of apprentices	17%	83%	64
Getting new apprentices started	83%	17%	41
Improving apprentice skills	95%	5%	37
Working with small numbers of apprentices	89%	11%	36
Providing the right training at the right time	85%	15%	27
Adapting to my needs	57%	43%	23
Training facilities	87%	13%	23
Initial assessment of apprentices	90%	10%	21

Apprentice reviews

Good (49 reviews)

Apprentice review details

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Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

Communicating clearly with you
78%22%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment
82%18%

Organisation

Organising well-structured training
82%18%
Providing accessible training resources
94%6%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship
90%10%
Taking into account your previous learning
80%20%
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
98%2%

Support

Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones
92%8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship
92%8%
Resolving any issues you have
84%16%
Preparing you for success in your future career
88%12%

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Communication
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you	78%	22%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	82%	18%

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	90%	10%
Taking into account your previous learning	80%	20%
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	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	92%	8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	92%	8%
Resolving any issues you have	84%	16%
Preparing you for success in your future career	88%	12%

Provider overview

From a teaching college in 1839 to the University we are today, the University of Chester has a lot of experience in ensuring our students get what counts. We have Exton Park, Queen's Park, Wheeler and Creative Campus Kingsway in Chester, supported by specialist learning University Centres in Warrington, Shrewsbury and Birkenhead.

With a dedicated team, we are at the forefront of apprenticeship development and delivery, offering high quality programmes developed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensuring that our apprentices leave the University with industry-specific skills, knowledge and qualifications. Please contact us to find out more about our apprenticeships, the apprenticeship levy, and to discuss how we can work with you.

Courses offered

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Advanced clinical practitioner (integrated degree) (level 7)

Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

Nursing associate (NMC 2018) (level 5)

Police constable (integrated degree) (level 6)

Registered nurse degree (NMC 2018) (level 6)

Social worker (integrated degree) (level 6)

Apprenticeship training course

Social worker (integrated degree) (level 6)