Coventry Skills Survey 2025

Introduction

The aim of this survey is to find out what Coventry residents think about skills training courses in the City.

Skills courses can include: English, Maths, ESOL (English as a second language), Digital Skills (ICT) and Vocational courses such as Childcare, Construction, Security, Business Admin, Accountancy etc.

Your input is valuable and will help us to improve the range of courses available for young people and adults in Coventry. It will also inform our Coventry Skills Strategy, which is planned to be made public in the summer 2025

The survey is short and should take you no more than 5 minutes to complete.

The deadline for responses is Friday 7th March

The survey is anonymous and all information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence. For further information on how your information will be handled please follow the link to the Privacy Statement.

By completing this survey you can be entered into a draw to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher.

If you wish to enter the competition please complete the link on the final page of the survey. This form will be kept separate from your survey to ensure anonymity. The prize draw will take place on the 10th March 2025

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What is your current employment status?

Employed (Full Time)

Employed (Part Time)

Self -employed

Carer

Student

Retired

Looking for Work

Other (please specify)

What is your highest level Qualification? (Please choose the option that is the closest match)

Entry Level (Entry Level courses go from Entry Level 1 to 3 with 3 being the hardest)

Level 1 (Vocational Level 1 or GCSE/O level - grades 3, 2, 1 or grades D, E, F, G)

Level 2 (Vocational Level 2 or GCSE/ O level – grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 or grades A*, A, B, C

Level 3 (Vocational Level 3, A Level or Diploma (pre-university level))

Above Level 3

No qualifications

Are you currently taking any skills/ training courses delivered in the Coventry area?

Yes

I Don't Know

What is currently stopping you from taking a skills/training course? (Please tick all that apply)

Childcare needs

Location of courses

Not sure what is available

No courses of interest

Concerned about failure

Lack basic skills (e.g. English, maths)

Don't see the value of courses

No I.T. equipment

Time restrictions

Language barrier

Unable to travel to courses

Not eligible for courses

Other (please specify)

What would help you overcome these barriers? (please tick all that apply)

More flexible course times

No/low fees

More online courses

Better information on courses

Careers guidance

Free/convenient childcare

Easier/cheaper travel options

More frequent start dates

Other (please specify)

Do you think you need to take a skills/training course?

Yes

I Don't Know

Which of the below training providers are you aware of? (please tick all that apply)

Adult Education Service

Coventry College

Back2Work

Cecos

RMF Construction

Pet Xi

Netcom Training

NIS

The Skills Centre

Princes Trust

Challenge - TRG Skills

None

Other (please specify)

Are there any more skills/training courses you would like to see provided?

What do you believe is meant by 'Green Skills'?

10.

Would you be interested in taking any of the below ‘Green Skills’ courses?

None of the below

Retrofit i.e. Heat Pump Installation, External Wall Insulation, Solar Panel Installation

Electric Vehicle (EV), i.e. EV maintenance or EV Charge Point Installation

Environmental Sustainability Management

Land Based and Horticulture

Battery Development and Deployment

Other (please specify)

11.

Is there anything you did not enjoy about your previous skills/training courses?

12.

Have you dropped out of a skills course because of this?

Yes

I don't know

13.

What would make learning more enjoyable for you?

14.

Where would you be most likely to go to find out information on available skills/training courses?

Job Centre Plus (DWP)

The Job Shop (Coventry City Council)

National Careers Service

Direct to skills/training provider

Online

Other (please specify)

15.

How do you prefer to learn?

In the classroom

Online

Mix of both classroom and online

Trainer coming to your workplace

16.

How do you prefer skills/training courses to be structured (Please tick all that apply)?

Short, intensive courses (e.g. every day for one/two weeks)

Courses spread over a longer period of time (e.g. 2 days a week for several weeks)

Short courses that cover the essentials (less than 4 weeks)

Courses that take longer but are more in-depth (more than 4 weeks)

Courses that are modular that can be completed independently at your own pace

17.

When do you prefer to learn?

In the morning

In the afternoon

In the evening

At the weekend

18.

Do you feel you have the right skills/training to get the job you would like/ to be able to progress in your career?

Yes

I don't know