Testimonials

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"Really enjoyed the cours4e, tutor was very knowledgeable and able to answer all question, also course ran at just about the right pace."
Paul Millward, ATS Euromaster - 29th Oct 2013

"Very relaxed course, knowledgeable tutors , facilities good."
Paul Smith, DVSA - 20th Oct 2015

"The course has fulfilled my expectations and enables me to carry out the tests with confidence."
Mark Richardson, Severfield Watson - 8th Apr 2014

"Very informative course."
Stuart Jones, Crane Payment Solutions - 1st Nov 2011

"Course was very well presented, hand outs and demos also very good. All questions answered and explained."
Rob Jellyman, Adams Construction - 21st Apr 2015

"I found the course most enjoyable in a lovely surrounding. The course lecturer, Steve Lockwood was very professional and delivered the course with great enthusiasm."
Jason Day, EDF Energy - 29th Oct 2013

"Very Interesting and enjoyable course."
Derek Robson, Chep Uk - 22nd Oct 2015

"Good Course."
Derek Cliffe, Cliffe Consulting Services - 21st Oct 2015

"Very good course well presented."
Michael Jordan, HMP Whitemoor - 29th Oct 2013

"Very enjoyable course. Steve is very patient with the students."
David Schofield, Duo Plastics Limited - 30th Apr 2013

This is a random sample of the 38 testimonials we have for the Practical Air Sampling for COSHH Castle Certificate Course.

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"Interesting session, complicated on some areas. Staff are very friendly, helpful and will try their upmost to help you understand."
Corrie Nicholson, Hull College - 3rd Jun 2014

"Very good introduction to air-sampling."
Jim Moss, Eldridge-Moss Limited - 20th Nov 2014

"Excellent informative course, well worth attending"
Derek Robson, Chep - 14th May 2015

"Good information given over the day about the content"
Nick Buckley, High Peaks Scaffolding - 5th Nov 2015

"Excellent one day course giving overview of air content it's measurement and control."
Bob Hope, BHPMS Health & Safety - 20th Nov 2014

"Interesting well delivered course."
Ivan Tibble, Qualter Hall & Company Limited - 3rd Jun 2014

"Very interesting. I would like to do three day course."
Dave Lovatt, BASF PLC - 3rd Jun 2014

"Very informative, great starter level course."
Colin Robinson, ELAS UK - 5th Nov 2015

"Again as with previous courses attended the course provided excellent information and legislation all explained in a very informal format."
David Greig, Forbo Flooring UK Limited - 5th Nov 2015

"Excellent course."
Gary Marsden, G.P.Fume - 3rd Jun 2014

This is a random sample of the 22 testimonials we have for the Air Sampling and COSHH One Day Course.

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"Informative and pitched at right level for basic understanding "
Mark Robinson, Thermacore - 29th Apr 2015

"very informative and a great taster to the subject "
Derek Robson, Chep - 29th Apr 2015

"Very informative and gives a good introduction of the topic."
Robin Jull, Lenham - 29th Apr 2015

"Very interesting webinar"
Pedro Garces, Global Control - 29th Apr 2015

"Helped explain the basics of measurement very clearly, and cleared up the mystery of the different ways of writing mg.m3 etc. Thank you!"
Jill Yeates, Lewes - 29th Apr 2015

This is a random sample of the 5 testimonials we have for the Air Sampling Webinar.

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"Very interesting course, well presented by knowledgable trainer in a way that was easy to understand."
Iain Harrison, Arco - 18th Sep 2017

"The course was very interesting. Garry tailored the content to the requirements of the delegates, lending his obviously vast knowledge and experience to teach a complex subject in a straightforward manner."
Will Vernon, Castle Group Ltd - 17th May 2016

"We have used Castle Group for courses since 2005. The format is more relaxed and less intense."
M Hutchinson, Cats Ltd - 17th May 2016

"I found the course very informative and helpful having no prior knowledge on the subject."
Craig Noble, EE UK Ltd - 29th Aug 2017

"I found this course to be very informative and thought provoking. It was delivered very professionally and in a well structured manner. I found the Castle Group to be very thorough in the material it provided and the supplies given to individuals. I would recommend this company to anyone who requires training, technical assistance or equipment"
Sean Ogden, Mistras Group - 17th May 2016

"Good level of technical experience and real scenarios for the subject. Started from base level"
Maya Rowland, EE UK Ltd - 29th Aug 2017

"Informative course, well presented"
Steven Lewis, EE UK Ltd - 29th Aug 2017

"Very knowlegable instructor with good experience in the field."
Dom Beever, Mistras Group - 13th Sep 2016

"Very informative, however refer more practical as that is how I learn more."
Dan Rutherford, EE UK Ltd - 29th Aug 2017

"Ethically driven, informative course. Has given me the confidence to perform a survey and produce a compliant report."
David Ackerncey, Mistras Group - 17th May 2016

This is a random sample of the 14 testimonials we have for the Electromagnetic Fields In A Day.

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"Very interesting but missed first 35 minutes due to sound difficulties. Very interested to receive full recording when available. "
Robert Hope, BHPMS - 7th Aug 2015

"A very informative webinar providing a good introduction to BS4142 - made me want to learn more."
Ben Taylor, Lkrisk - 7th Aug 2015

"Very informative - clear, and great to have the relevent pdf notes to accompany the webinar"
Nancy Archer, Perkins - 7th Aug 2015

"We have been dealing with Castle throughout our 31 year history, and remain convinced they are the experts in this field and provide us with all we need."
Philip Shaw, Sure Wave Technology - 7th Aug 2015

This is a random sample of the 4 testimonials we have for the Environmental Noise Webinar.

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"Lecturer Jarek made a sometimes technically complicated subject understandable to the delegates."
Michael Stevenson, Scottish Power - 27th Oct 2015

"An enjoyable and informative course."
Peter Winnicki, Zotefoams PLC - 8th Nov 2011

"The training was absolutely brilliant, Stephen and Chris have a lot if depth and experience and managed to clearly communicate the complexity so I could understand. The training material was very good and as a result I now have a better understanding of the subject matter. Thank you very much."
Cornelius Du Plooy, Safety Genius - 23rd Jan 2020

"Lecturer kept a monotorious subject interesting and enjoyable. Course notes are helpful to refer to for future reports."
Will Vernon, Castle Group Limited - 4th Feb 2014

"Well structured course. Flows well. Uncomplicated and easy to follow. Well designed and easy to use equipment."
Fraser Mallen, BAS Castings - 11th Nov 2021

"Another excellent course from Castle. Communication before and during the course was just right. The tutor was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone interested or needing to know more about environmental noise."
Laura Jenkins, Pulsar - 3rd Mar 2020

"I would highly recommend Castle, in terms of both ongoing equipment support and calibration through to training courses. I attended the Environmental Noise Course and found it to be informative and gave me the overview of the expertise and knowledge I need to look at noise issues on my site. Castle, have at all times been supportive and attentive to us as a client."
Sharon Wheeler, Molson Coors - 2nd Aug 2011

"Course was kept very clear and concise, information broken down, very well presented handouts."
Aaron Priestly, Svantek - 11th Dec 2019

"Very good, educational and entertaining course, Many thanks."
Allan Wise, Huntsman Tioxide - 6th Nov 2012

"Very good course well explained by Chris."
Iolo Owen, Celtest - 2nd Aug 2011

This is a random sample of the 30 testimonials we have for the Managing Environmental Noise to BS4142 - Competent Persons Course.

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"This is my second time and will not be the last. Keep up the good work. All the way from Malta all worth it. Plenty for next year too."
Raymond Barbara, Ministry for Transport & Infrastructure Malta - 23rd Sep 2014

"The tutor was patient and was very knowledgeable."
Ian Cooksley, Vale of Glamorgan Council - 24th Sep 2015

"Design, Test and development engineers should seriously consider attending this course. It will assist them greatly in designing and testing new products."
Rob Borland, Caterpillar UK - 24th Sep 2013

"Exceptionally well delivered course, made understandable by professional delivery and practical support."
Geoff Green, Serco - 3rd Feb 2015

"The course was very informative and included all the information I require to go back to my company and deal with the Hand Arm Vibration issue and consider the whole Body Vibration."
Rodney Wetton, Jeld-Wen UK - 13th Mar 2012

"I really enjoyed the course, it?s the 2nd time I have attended and both occasions I found the pace good, the instructors helpful and very knowledgeable and good at getting the information across in an understandable way."
Andrew Buggey, Air Power Products - 12th Sep 2017

"Again, another well run course. Good facilities and tutor, driven at a good pace. Thank you"
Dave Stubbins , Unilever - 24th Sep 2015

"A well ran course in a very nice and comfortable venue"
Stephen Harrold, Erewash Borough Council - 27th Jun 2017

"Enjoyed the course and found everything extremely useful and very well presented."
Tom Rich, Dragonfly Acoustics - 13th Mar 2012

"Very informative course and a MUST for anybody involved in taking vibration measurements and risk assessing the exposure potential of their colleagues."
David Rushton, Interserve - 22nd Jun 2021

This is a random sample of the 246 testimonials we have for the HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course.

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"Interesting with a good balance of practical examples and suggestins."
Kay Moss, Muntons PLC - 18th Nov 2014

"Really good training. Chris made the course good."
Robert Marshall , Nth Lanarkshire Council - 23rd Nov 2017

"Excellent course. Training department Dianne Hamblin was more than helpful on several occasions to the point of emailing me te joining instrumctions the day prior to the event as I have been away from work."
Neil Hallam, Pullman Fleet services - 12th May 2015

"Aimed at the right level clear and consise instructions, good venue, kept in time limits"
Mark Glover, Paragon Creative - 3rd Nov 2015

"Highly recommend the course as an awarness into to HAVS. Pitched just right for me to understand bit of background and how it works. Good venue/lunch friendly atmosphere. Thanks!."
Amy Taylor, RWE Npower - 20th May 2014

"I decided to come on this course for CPD purposes. I actually believed I knew something of te subject matter but I have left today feeling and truly beleving I have now a decent level of knowledge. I look forward to putting I nto practice around our client sites."
Neil Files, In House Training and Consultancy - 12th May 2015

"Very informative session, excellent break down of complicated parts of the syllabus. Enjoyable."
Corrie Nicholson, Hull College - 20th May 2014

"Great presentation length of course training great."
Andrew Birch , City Hospitals Sunderland - 3rd Nov 2015

"Excellent Course, tutor explained everything well at a good pace>"
J Colman, Jag Land Rover - 19th Jan 2017

"A really informative course, delivered by extremely knowledgeable team."
Paul foster, Places for People - 20th May 2014

This is a random sample of the 69 testimonials we have for the Hand Arm Vibration One Day Course.

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"Excellent presentation, well delivered. Thank you."
Lee King, Acco - 27th Apr 2015

"Well presented refresher webinar. Concise and easy to understand. Great update"
Janice Dodge, - 27th Apr 2015

"Very iformative seminar."
John Grech, - 27th Apr 2015

"Very interesting webinar and will definately help me with reviewing this area with our clients in the future."
Karl Curtis, Chubb - 27th Apr 2015

"Already attended your 3 day Competency Course some time ago and interesting to keep up with latest legistation and recommendations to improve testing & recording requirements."
Bob Bishop, Edniburgh Council - 27th Apr 2015

This is a random sample of the 5 testimonials we have for the Hand Arm Vibration Webinar.

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"Well organized, great hospitality. Good in-depth knowledge on the subject."
Andrea Weatherly, Bernard Mathews Foods - 13th Nov 2012

"Enjoyable course. Good mix of students, relaxed atmosphere."
Alasdair MacConnell, Argyll and Bute Council - 1st Jul 2014

"Enjoyed the course."
Anabela de Abreu, Bernard Mathews Foods - 13th Nov 2012

"The course was very informative with a relaxed teaching style. Mac put as a student at ease. Not only have I learnt the technical skills required but the knowledge to explain what I am doing as well."
Helen Capps, Pindar Group - 8th Jul 2015

"Outstanding, learned a great deal confirmed prior knowledge. Great tutor., cheers."
Chris Leggett, NSK Bearings Europe Limited - 12th Nov 2015

"An excellent format over 3 days to ensure we are equipped to provide a quality serviceto our employees and the company."
Ian Booth , Safestyle UK - 12th Nov 2015

"Course was brilliant, I really enjoyed it the tutor was absolutely competent and answered all my questions."
Rosen Andreev, ABP Ellesmere - 15th Feb 2011

"Fantastic training days, really enjoyed Leo's teaching style. Real experts in this field which is really benifical."
Jason King, Safestyle UK - 12th Nov 2015

"Would like the course to be held in London."
Ahmed SaldAlhafsi, Oman Lng - 13th Nov 2012

"Excellent trainer, very much enjoyed no death by power-point."
Kevin Shaw, Lancaster City Council - 13th Nov 2012

This is a random sample of the 26 testimonials we have for the Audiometric Screening for Businesses - Competent Persons Course.

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"the course was great, what initially seemed lika a complez subject was taught in a very easy to understand way and gave me confience to now undertake noise monitoring in the workplace"
Emma Wares, JLL - 29th Nov 2016

"A really good, well relaxed course, would like to have had a bit more of the pre course study not just be prepared but to reference after the course. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation isn't enough for me, as there is no explanation to the slider. An idiots guide to the arithmatics would also be a benefit for later reference. Excellent idea for the first night dinner. The venue is also excellent."
Lee Brown, OJ Safety Solutions - 28th Mar 2017

"Great location, friendly relaxed atmosphere' sensible workload. All of these contributed to a pleasurable course."
Wosciech Kromaliaci, Serco Ltd - 28th Mar 2017

"Good course, good information package, good pace, good accommodation. Maybe the course can be held within two days ( but that will probably depend on the size of group). Good trainer."
Klaas Verbugt, Westway Terminals UK Ltd - 24th May 2011

"Very good course, covering all the fundamentals of Noise at Work. Well delivered including some good practical sessions."
Philip Last, PD Ports - 15th Jul 2014

"Great course material, training style and concise to the information needed. "
Emma Fisher, Stagecoach Uk - 18th Jul 2017

"Excellent course, well presented and easy to understand."
Mike Jordan, HMP Whitemoor - 17th Sep 2013

"Stephen was really good, enjoyed the course did need three days to cover everything."
Vince Allen, Castle Group Limited - 29th Nov 2011

"Very good presenter with great all round knowledge of course module was also very good and clear with a friendly helpful approach. Which resulted in a easy going course. Good time scale and support information delivered."
David Carruthers, Cummins on site course - 11th Jul 2017

"The course is my second one with Castle in recent years and like the last was excellent. The lecturer was fantastic and made it very interesting. The location was great and the host Castle Group welcoming. Thank you and I look forward to the refresher."
John Hopkinson, Derbyshire County Council - 28th Mar 2017

This is a random sample of the 247 testimonials we have for the Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course.

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"Very helpful at explaining the basics and the necessary action."
Jill Yeates, Lewes - 28th Apr 2015

"Excellent presentation again. The presenter was very knowledgeable and delivered the content in an easy to understand way. Thank you."
Lee King, Acco - 28th Apr 2015

"Very enjoyable and informative webinar"
Rees Davies, Ledwood - 28th Apr 2015

"Very useful/informative. Will definately help me in my role as an insurance risk assessor."
Karl Curtis, Chubb - 28th Apr 2015

"Concise and clear content and guidance"
Mark Robinson, Thermacore - 28th Apr 2015

This is a random sample of the 5 testimonials we have for the Noise at Work Webinar.

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"Very helpful, professional and informative."
Ross Growcott, Halcyon Environmental - 19th Nov 2014

"Gives a good starting point for noise reduction and management."
Sean Rodgers, St Ledger Homes - 21st May 2014

"Stephen presented the course really well and at a good pace. He held our attention throughtout the course"
Susan Davie, Chivas Brothers - 16th Mar 2016

"The awareness session was very informative & enjoyable, Stephen made the session very interactive"
Bert Angus, Chivas Brothers - 16th Mar 2016

"The noise awareness course was well planned and suited our needs. The course was presented in a way that engaged everyone within the team and created a memorable educational day. Good practical session to put new knowledge into practice."
Janet Woolley, Chivas Brothers - 16th Mar 2016

"A very interesting course explaining the technical workings of the ear, how to protect them and how to use a noise meter. Touching on law/regulations I found interesting."
Nicholas Probert, SSE at Keadby - 8th Jun 2017

"Very good, well presented and kept it interesting."
Michael Witton, SSE at Keadby - 20th Apr 2017

"It was a very useful and interesting noise at work course. Stephen pitced the information st just the right level and was very easy to undesrtand."
Anna Hutchinson, Chivas Brothers - 16th Mar 2016

"Enjoyable day which covered all aspects in regard to noise."
Peter Graham, Cooplands & Son Limited - 4th Nov 2015

"Good course, well presented."
Darren Parker, SSE at Keadby - 8th Jun 2017

This is a random sample of the 51 testimonials we have for the Noise at Work One Day Course.