Training provider

THATCHAM RESEARCH

Employer reviews

Excellent (24 reviews)

Employer review details

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	67%	33%	15
Training facilities	93%	7%	15
Providing the right training at the right time	78%	22%	9
Getting new apprentices started	78%	22%	9
Improving apprentice skills	100%	0%	9
Adapting to my needs	11%	89%	9
Working with small numbers of apprentices	88%	12%	8
Reporting on progress of apprentices	71%	29%	7
Initial assessment of apprentices	50%	50%	2

Apprentice reviews

Excellent (21 reviews)

Apprentice review details

Communication
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you	90%	10%
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	90%	10%
Providing accessible training resources	100%	0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	95%	5%
Taking into account your previous learning	95%	5%
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	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	100%	0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	100%	0%
Resolving any issues you have	90%	10%
Preparing you for success in your future career	100%	0%

Provider overview

Thatcham's dedicated apprentice Academy provides access to the very latest industry related skills, modern materials vehicles and equipment due to its alignment to the research facility funded by the United Kingdom's leading insurance companies. This ensures apprentices receive tuition from instructors who have experienced backgrounds, up to date knowledge supported by a modern resourced facility.

Courses offered

View all 4 courses offered by this provider

Select a course to view locations, training options and contact details.

Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

Apprenticeship training course

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)

54% achievement rate (out of 40 apprentices)

60% national achievement rate

Explain achievement rate

The percentage of apprentices who successfully achieved their apprenticeship when trained by this provider on a course in this subject area. This rate uses data from the 2022 to 2023 academic year.

Apprenticeship location

Tonbridge, Kent Remove location