Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Employer reviews

Good (177 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	40%	60%	136
Reporting on progress of apprentices	32%	68%	93
Getting new apprentices started	73%	27%	82
Improving apprentice skills	98%	2%	46
Providing the right training at the right time	71%	29%	41
Working with small numbers of apprentices	85%	15%	39
Initial assessment of apprentices	77%	23%	35
Adapting to my needs	53%	47%	34
Training facilities	89%	11%	28

Apprentice reviews

Good (41 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	61%	39%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	66%	34%

Organisation
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training	85%	15%
Providing accessible training resources	85%	15%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	68%	32%
Taking into account your previous learning	68%	32%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	71%	29%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time	93%	7%

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	85%	15%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	83%	17%
Resolving any issues you have	76%	24%
Preparing you for success in your future career	78%	22%

Provider overview

Recognised by Ofsted as a 'Good Provider', the University's Centre for Higher & Degree apprenticeships has been leading the way with it's responsibility for the strategic direction of apprenticeship provision at Kent. As part of its brief, the Centre oversees the development of strategy and policy in relation to all aspects. By working in partnership with academic schools, faculties and central service departments, which have responsibility for delivery of these activities, the Centre aims to enhance the quality of the apprenticeship experience for apprentices and employers alike.

Courses offered

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Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

Clinical associate in psychology (CAP) (integrated degree) (level 7)

Clinical trials specialist (degree) (level 6)

Fundraiser (level 3)

Laboratory scientist (degree) (level 6)

Operational research specialist (level 7)

Policy officer (level 4)

Professional economist (integrated degree) (level 6)

Research scientist (level 7)

Senior journalist (level 7)

Senior leader (level 7)

Social worker (integrated degree) (level 6)

Technician scientist (level 5)

Apprenticeship training course

Research scientist (level 7)