Training provider

SOUTHPORT COLLEGE

UKPRN 10006038

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

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
At learner's workplace	This provider has said they do not deliver training at learner's workplaces in your region.
Block release Training in blocks of a week or more at the provider's location.	238.0 miles to closest location: Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TT
Day release One day a week at the provider's location.	238.0 miles to closest location: Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TT

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

62.5%

of apprentices (6 of 10) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2024 to 2025. 37.5% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

60.7% national achievement rate

Participation

7

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2023

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

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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

Excellent

average review from 5 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.

Good (5 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 4 employers)

  75%25%

• Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)

  50%50%

• Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

  0%100%

• Improving apprentice skills(selected by 4 employers)

  75%25%

• Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

  50%50%

• Training facilities(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	75%	25%	4
Communication with employers	50%	50%	2
Getting new apprentices started	0%	100%	1
Improving apprentice skills	75%	25%	4
Reporting on progress of apprentices	50%	50%	2
Training facilities	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.

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%

• 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.

Excellent (5 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 5 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 5 apprentices)

  100%0%

Organisation

• Organising well-structured training(selected by 5 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Providing accessible training resources(selected by 5 apprentices)

  100%0%

• Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 5 apprentices)

  100%0%

• Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 5 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 5 apprentices)

  100%0%

Support

• Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 5 apprentices)

  100%0%

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

  80%20%

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

  100%0%

• Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 5 apprentices)

  80%20%

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	80%	20%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	100%	0%

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	80%	20%
Providing accessible training resources	100%	0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	80%	20%
Taking into account your previous learning	100%	0%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	80%	20%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time	100%	0%

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	100%	0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	80%	20%
Resolving any issues you have	100%	0%
Preparing you for success in your future career	80%	20%

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.

No results. Not enough employers gave 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.

Good (10 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 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

• Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

Organisation

• Organising well-structured training(selected by 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

• Providing accessible training resources(selected by 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

• Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

• Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

• Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

Support

• Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Resolving any issues you have(selected by 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

• Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

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	70%	30%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	70%	30%

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	70%	30%
Providing accessible training resources	70%	30%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	70%	30%
Taking into account your previous learning	80%	20%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	70%	30%
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	80%	20%
Resolving any issues you have	70%	30%
Preparing you for success in your future career	80%	20%

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 (7 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 5 employers)

  80%20%

• Communication with employers(selected by 6 employers)

  67%33%

• Getting new apprentices started(selected by 4 employers)

  50%50%

• Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

  0%100%

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

  0%100%

• Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)

  50%50%

• 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	80%	20%	5
Communication with employers	67%	33%	6
Getting new apprentices started	50%	50%	4
Improving apprentice skills	0%	100%	1
Reporting on progress of apprentices	0%	100%	3
Adapting to my needs	50%	50%	2
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 (10 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 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

• Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

Organisation

• Organising well-structured training(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Providing accessible training resources(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 10 apprentices)

  90%10%

• Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 10 apprentices)

  90%10%

• Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

Support

• Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 10 apprentices)

  90%10%

• Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 10 apprentices)

  70%30%

• Resolving any issues you have(selected by 10 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 10 apprentices)

  90%10%

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	70%	30%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	80%	20%

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	80%	20%
Providing accessible training resources	80%	20%
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	90%	10%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time	70%	30%

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	90%	10%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	70%	30%
Resolving any issues you have	80%	20%
Preparing you for success in your future career	90%	10%

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 (12 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 4 employers)

  75%25%

• Communication with employers(selected by 10 employers)

  70%30%

• Getting new apprentices started(selected by 7 employers)

  57%43%

• Improving apprentice skills(selected by 2 employers)

  0%100%

• Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

  100%0%

• Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

  33%67%

• Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)

  100%0%

• 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	75%	25%	4
Communication with employers	70%	30%	10
Getting new apprentices started	57%	43%	7
Improving apprentice skills	0%	100%	2
Working with small numbers of apprentices	100%	0%	2
Reporting on progress of apprentices	33%	67%	6
Adapting to my needs	100%	0%	2
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.

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 (25 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 14 employers)

  79%21%

• Communication with employers(selected by 19 employers)

  63%37%

• Getting new apprentices started(selected by 12 employers)

  50%50%

• Improving apprentice skills(selected by 8 employers)

  50%50%

• Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

  100%0%

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

  25%75%

• Adapting to my needs(selected by 4 employers)

  75%25%

• Training facilities(selected by 4 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	79%	21%	14
Communication with employers	63%	37%	19
Getting new apprentices started	50%	50%	12
Improving apprentice skills	50%	50%	8
Working with small numbers of apprentices	100%	0%	2
Reporting on progress of apprentices	25%	75%	12
Adapting to my needs	75%	25%	4
Training facilities	50%	50%	4

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 (25 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 25 apprentices)

  72%28%

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

  80%20%

Organisation

• Organising well-structured training(selected by 25 apprentices)

  76%24%

• Providing accessible training resources(selected by 25 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 25 apprentices)

  80%20%

• Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 25 apprentices)

  84%16%

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

  80%20%

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

  80%20%

Support

• Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 25 apprentices)

  88%12%

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

  76%24%

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

  80%20%

• Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 25 apprentices)

  84%16%

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	72%	28%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	80%	20%

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	76%	24%
Providing accessible training resources	80%	20%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	80%	20%
Taking into account your previous learning	84%	16%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	80%	20%
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	88%	12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	76%	24%
Resolving any issues you have	80%	20%
Preparing you for success in your future career	84%	16%

Contact this training provider

• Registered address: Mornington Road, Southport, PR9 0TT
• Email: bonwickp@southport.ac.uk
• Telephone: 01704500606
• Website: https://www.southport.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Training provider overview

Southport College has trained over 1,500 apprentices and collaborates with approximately 400 local and regional employers to enhance their workforce skills and support their apprenticeship and recruitment needs. We partner with a diverse range of employers, from large multinational corporations to small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Our offerings include a broad spectrum of intermediate and advanced apprenticeships across 19 sectors. We are dedicated to responding to local and regional skills needs, providing opportunities for young people, and upskilling existing workforces. With success rates surpassing the national average, our Compete Apprenticeships and Training team is committed to meeting your business and training requirements.

Overall participation rates and reviews

Find overall participation rates and reviews from employers and apprentices by visiting their training provider details page .

Courses offered by this training provider

Apprenticeships

View 25 apprenticeships delivered by this training provider

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• Adult care worker (level 2)
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• Bricklayer (level 2)
• Business administrator (level 3)
• Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
• Customer service practitioner (level 2)
• Early years educator (level 3)
• Early years practitioner (level 2)
• Food and beverage team member (level 2)
• Gas engineering operative (level 3)
• Hospitality supervisor (level 3)
• Hospitality team member (level 2)
• Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
• Lead adult care worker (level 3)
• Lead practitioner in adult care (level 4)
• Machining technician (level 3)
• Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
• Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
• Operations manager (level 5)
• Production chef (level 2)
• Professional accounting technician (level 4)
• Senior production chef (level 3)
• Teaching assistant (level 3)
• Team leader (level 3)

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SOUTHPORT COLLEGE is 1 of 133 training providers for Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3).

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