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BRADFORD COLLEGE

UKPRN 10000840

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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.

211.5 miles to closest location: Great Horton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AY

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

No data

Not enough apprentices have completed a course with this provider to show participation

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Poor

average review from 1 employer when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 38 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.

Excellent (8 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 8 employers)

    62%38%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 5 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Training facilities(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
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 62% 38% 8
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 2
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 5
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 33% 67% 3
Adapting to my needs 100% 0% 1
Training facilities 50% 50% 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 (17 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 17 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 17 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 17 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 17 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 17 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 17 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 17 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 17 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • 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 17 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 17 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 17 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 17 apprentices)

    88%12%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 88% 12%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 88% 12%
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 88% 12%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 82% 18%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 82% 18%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 94% 6%
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 82% 18%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Resolving any issues you have 88% 12%
Preparing you for success in your future career 88% 12%

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.

Poor (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
  • 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
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 (38 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 38 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 38 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 38 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 38 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 38 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 38 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 38 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 38 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • 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 38 apprentices)

    95%5%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 38 apprentices)

    95%5%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 38 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 38 apprentices)

    95%5%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 82% 18%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 92% 8%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 87% 13%
Providing accessible training resources 92% 8%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 92% 8%
Taking into account your previous learning 84% 16%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 89% 11%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 89% 11%
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 95% 5%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 95% 5%
Resolving any issues you have 89% 11%
Preparing you for success in your future career 95% 5%

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 (39 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 20 employers)

    85%15%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 28 employers)

    46%54%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 24 employers)

    71%29%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 11 employers)

    91%9%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    78%22%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    88%12%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 22 employers)

    14%86%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 7 employers)

    43%57%
  • Training facilities(selected by 5 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 85% 15% 20
Communication with employers 46% 54% 28
Getting new apprentices started 71% 29% 24
Improving apprentice skills 91% 9% 11
Working with small numbers of apprentices 78% 22% 9
Initial assessment of apprentices 88% 12% 8
Reporting on progress of apprentices 14% 86% 22
Adapting to my needs 43% 57% 7
Training facilities 100% 0% 5

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 (55 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 55 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 55 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 55 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 55 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 55 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 55 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 55 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 55 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • 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 55 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 55 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 55 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 55 apprentices)

    82%18%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 75% 25%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 78% 22%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 84% 16%
Providing accessible training resources 84% 16%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 76% 24%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 82% 18%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 96% 4%
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 89% 11%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Resolving any issues you have 78% 22%
Preparing you for success in your future career 82% 18%

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 (109 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 36 employers)

    81%19%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 76 employers)

    45%55%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 48 employers)

    98%2%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 25 employers)

    76%24%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 37 employers)

    92%8%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 23 employers)

    91%9%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 57 employers)

    19%81%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 31 employers)

    55%45%
  • Training facilities(selected by 24 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 81% 19% 36
Communication with employers 45% 55% 76
Getting new apprentices started 98% 2% 48
Improving apprentice skills 76% 24% 25
Working with small numbers of apprentices 92% 8% 37
Initial assessment of apprentices 91% 9% 23
Reporting on progress of apprentices 19% 81% 57
Adapting to my needs 55% 45% 31
Training facilities 83% 17% 24

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)

    67%33%
  • 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)

    83%17%
  • 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)

    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 6 apprentices)

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

    83%17%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 6 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 67% 33%
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 83% 17%
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 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 100% 0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 83% 17%
Resolving any issues you have 67% 33%
Preparing you for success in your future career 83% 17%

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 (42 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 11 employers)

    55%45%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 36 employers)

    39%61%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 21 employers)

    67%33%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 13 employers)

    62%38%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 10 employers)

    80%20%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 27 employers)

    11%89%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 9 employers)

    89%11%
  • Training facilities(selected by 7 employers)

    43%57%
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 55% 45% 11
Communication with employers 39% 61% 36
Getting new apprentices started 67% 33% 21
Improving apprentice skills 62% 38% 13
Working with small numbers of apprentices 80% 20% 10
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 12
Reporting on progress of apprentices 11% 89% 27
Adapting to my needs 89% 11% 9
Training facilities 43% 57% 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.

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 (199 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 69 employers)

    78%22%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 149 employers)

    44%56%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 95 employers)

    84%16%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 55 employers)

    78%22%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 56 employers)

    88%12%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 44 employers)

    93%7%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 110 employers)

    16%84%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 48 employers)

    60%40%
  • Training facilities(selected by 38 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 78% 22% 69
Communication with employers 44% 56% 149
Getting new apprentices started 84% 16% 95
Improving apprentice skills 78% 22% 55
Working with small numbers of apprentices 88% 12% 56
Initial assessment of apprentices 93% 7% 44
Reporting on progress of apprentices 16% 84% 110
Adapting to my needs 60% 40% 48
Training facilities 76% 24% 38

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 (116 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 116 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 116 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 116 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 116 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 116 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 116 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 116 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 116 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • 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 116 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 116 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 116 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 116 apprentices)

    87%13%
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 85% 15%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 84% 16%
Providing accessible training resources 88% 12%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Taking into account your previous learning 80% 20%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 84% 16%
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 91% 9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 85% 15%
Resolving any issues you have 83% 17%
Preparing you for success in your future career 87% 13%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Bradford Campus, Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY
Telephone
01274728316

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 32 courses delivered by this training provider

Bradford College is an apprenticeship providing institution based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, with a national reputation for excellence. As the winners of the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards in 2022 and 2023, we have supported thousands of people aged 16-18 to achieve a vocational qualification in their chosen career.

We are one of the biggest Further Education colleges in the country and one of the largest providers of Higher Education outside of the university sector.

Our Apprenticeships team has been delivering apprenticeships for 30 years. Part of the Bradford College Group, we're one of the UK's most successful educational and training groups, operating from impressive modern campuses and city-wide locations.

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 BRADFORD COLLEGE .

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