A team of inspectors held discussions with approximately 30 key staff including lecturers, advisors, support staff and senior managers from the College. In total, 23 teaching sessions were observed. Focus groups were held with learners from a range of cultural backgrounds, and approximately 300 learners were interviewed or observed during the evaluation.
In November 2010 and January 2011, the Inspectorate evaluated the effectiveness of the Industry Training provision in the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise.