Testimonials

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"Considerable knowledge acquired during course. Tutors delivered the course very effectively."
Marfred Bugeja, Ministry for Transport & Infrastructure Malta - 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

"The course was very informative and Steve was open to any questions that needed to be answered or explained. Overall, a successful course. I know the others on the course enjoyed it thoroughly."
Chris Dunk, Castle Group Limited - 8th Apr 2014

"This was my second course I attended a Castle course and once again the course was very well designed and delivered. Traininers were very experienced and this has facilitated learning. Course structure was excellent . Definitly recommend."
Nicholas Debono , Ministry for Transport & Infrastructure Malta - 21st Apr 2015

"This was a very intense and enjoyable course, the media provided was well written and fully covered the content. The venue was perfect for a learning situation with the instructors well versed in their subject."
Alan Greenwood, DVSA - 9th May 2017

"I personally feel that the HAVS course which I previously attended was more complex & the tutor explained course notes in further detail. I think calculations need to be explained in more detail & written examples given in course notes."
Jonathan Debon , Ministry for Transport & Infrastructure Malta - 21st Apr 2015

"Again a very good course , very interesting pitched at the right level. Thank You."
Shane Berry, HMP Wakefield - 29th Oct 2013

"By the end of the course I feel equipped to carry out dust monitoring"
Gary Millward, Middlesborough college - 18th Oct 2016

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

"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

"I though today was quite heavy going, as a tutor myself I understand the need that to keep up energy levels and group dynamics that a different activity should be introduced every 20 minutes, I feel a bit of work is needed."
Andy Brunt, Secas Training Association Ltd - 5th Nov 2015

"This has been another eye opening and brain-teasing course which has been well delivered. When you thought you had a handle on the subject matter, along comes another fresh bit of info, which has been gratefully received. Well packaged, well done."
Neil Files, In House Training and Consultancy - 14th May 2015

"Very good course , covers a wide range of areas."
Paul Vickers, ELAS UK - 5th Nov 2015

"Excellent course content, delivered to give full understanding of the subject."
Jon Hazelgrove, BASF PLC - 3rd Jun 2014

"Thank you I now have an insight into Air Sampling."
Philippa Sutton, HAV Control Limited - 3rd Jun 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

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

"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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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"Good Course, could do with more practical demonstration as some of the concepts are hard to convey through screen presentations."
Sam Dixon, EE UK Ltd - 29th Aug 2017

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

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

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

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

"I found the course very informative and helpful having no prior knowledge on the subject."
Craig Noble, 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

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

"Very Interesting EMF assessment training course, presented by Julia Clark, who was very knowledgeable and brought great enthusiasm to the topic."
Susan Lett, EXOVA - 6th Jul 2017

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

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

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"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

"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

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

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"Very well delivered course by Chris would recommend to others."
Nigel Denning, GKN Autostructures - 4th Feb 2014

"Very interesting, have learnt a lot coming from a position of knowing nothing. Thank You "
Sandra Sandon, Worcestershire County Council - 2nd Aug 2011

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

"This course was really good, well presented, covering all requirements necessary to complete the required assessments. The planning and administration was excellent, the presenter very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I would recommend Castle for any Noise Associated Course."
Brian Davies, Zotefoams PLC - 8th Nov 2011

"The Environmental Noise Training course was very informative, good theory and extremely useful practical demo's. Would recommend the course to get a good understanding of environmental noise assessment."
David Burrell, Marshalls - 27th Oct 2015

"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

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

"Well organised, well run course a very effective learning course."
Bill Sweenie, Exxon Mobile - 2nd Aug 2011

"Course was set at the right level with instructors that had hands on operational experience. All guest speakers were well versed in noise assessments and gave real life examples."
John Murphy, Scottish Power - 27th Oct 2015

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

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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"Excellent Course- Well presented, nice setting. Enjoyable & Informative"
Steve Megson, Augean Plc - 4th Feb 2016

"Good course, helpful, good instructor."
Lee White, Powys County Council - 27th Sep 2011

"I found this course very interesting indeed. Lots of interesting details were given. It was conducted professionally. It was easily well understood in a simple way."
Joseph Abala, Ministry for Transport & Infrastructure Malta - 23rd Sep 2014

"I enjoyed the course, I found it very clear and well paced for both people with some experience and total novice. The teacher was well presented and kept the class moving in a positive direction."
Amanda Boorer, Southampton City Council - 28th Jun 2016

"Excellent course made in a casual atmosphere."
Aubrey Green, Land Rover - 27th Sep 2011

"Good venue pleased with the tutor."
Mark Jarman, Powys Council - 18th Jun 2013

"An interesting, informative and well put together course that I enjoyed from start to finish."
Steve Jebb, Powys County Council - 27th Sep 2011

"Great few days, very informative, well led and delivered by course tutor."
David Allen, Getrag Ford Transmissions - 23rd Mar 2013

"Course was great would highly recommend."
Mark Goodall, Caterpillar Shrewsbury Limited - 3rd Feb 2015

"The course was well organised, nicely run, Jarek was excellent communicator"
Sean Barraclough, Butterfields Signs - 5th Dec 2017

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

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"The course has been useful on understanding, managed HAV in the work place. "
Michelle Tinsley, Stoke on Trent Council - 18th Nov 2014

"Great course, well presented and concise but informative."
Duncan Michell, Jag Land Rover - 19th Jan 2017

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

"Course was long enough and instructor kept us involved."
Michael Condron, Jag Land Rover - 19th Jan 2017

"Good course - lots of information in one day presented at a good pace. Simon certainly knows his stuff. Will revise our requirements and will definitely consider Castle Group."
J Brady, Tinken - 20th May 2014

"Good course to give you a sound knowledge of HAVS and associated issues."
Daryl smallman, Grange Fencing Limited - 12th May 2015

"Informative course would recommend to others. Simon delivered the course so easy to understand and enjoyable. Free gift was nice. Good interaction throughout the session."
Claire Gibson, British Gypsum - 20th May 2014

"Easy to understand presentation of information. Enough information provided to give understanding of the issue."
Mike Holland, Jag Land Rover - 19th Jan 2017

"Very informative course."
Mike Carter, Jag Land Rover - 19th Jan 2017

"Really good course, very informative and interesting, will be usefull for me in future when companies are requesting HAV assessment. Good practical use of vibration assessment equipment and its relevance to industrial and commercial applications."
Andrew Beevers, HS Direct - 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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"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

"Excellent presentation, well delivered. Thank you."
Lee King, Acco - 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

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

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

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

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"Very well accepted, treated very well, very organised, very nice dinner. Simon was an excellent host."
Taraq Hussain, the Hearing Clinic - 1st Jul 2014

"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

"Excellent course - well delivered."
Robert Thomson, JTC Furniture Group - 13th Nov 2012

"Presentation flowed out of Mac's experience which was enjoyable and helpful."
Malcolm Honeysett, Middlesborough College - 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

"Great course. Mac is a very good coach, money well spent. Came to the course a novice and left competent!!"
Simon Tuffey, P & B Metal Components Ltd. - 21st Feb 2012

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

"Excellent course with a very good tutor 'Mac' a wealth of experience to impact and does so with gusto!! Very enjoyable."
Sharron Lowrie, EMI Company Limited - 21st Feb 2012

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

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 very informative and easy to follow, the tutor was clear and precise, I was made to feel very comfortable."
Marianne Lawrence, Bernard Mathews Foods Limited - 15th Jan 2013

"Excellent Course. Well managed and very comprehensive content. Jarek (Trainer) very knowledgeable, explained very clearly, very good."
Gavin Auckland, W.G. Search Limited - 11th Mar 2014

"Very good course, great location and very well run course. All running the course went out of their way to make you welcome."
John Rider, Andros UK - 16th Jul 2013

"I found the course to be very well paced, the key points were repeated throughout the course allowing them to be properly learned"
Claire Dean, GDLS - 20th Sep 2016

"Allthough this was the second time I have attended the Noise at Work competence course, I was impressed with the quality and depth of information and good discussions. The course leader was very thorough and his questioning methods added to the overall understanding of the information."
Brian McFarlane, Magnox North Ltd - 24th May 2011

"As I had no understanding of noise assessments, I found the course very informative with good content. Stephen managed to keep the subject interesting. I would have no concerns in recommending this course to other people. Comfortable hotel. Good Food. Enjoyed evening meal."
Andy Latham, Blackpool Transport Services - 12th Jul 2011

"The Course was very informative, giving me the confidence and skills to use to conduct very professional and educational noise assessments. Both facilitators Chris and Stephen were well educated and very comfortable on ability to deliver a competent course."
Richard Bryan, DPA - 3rd Oct 2017

"I found the course very useful and interesting. Simon, Steve and Michael are very professional. The 3 days of the course flies and you have the opportunity to meet very interesting people. Thank you to Simon, Steve and Michel for three amazing days."
Cristina Vega, Everest - 13th Jul 2021

"Comprehensive and delivered what I needed. Was a very good update for me having originally attended the equivalent course in 2004."
Jeff Proctor, Eastman Chemical Working Limited - 17th Jul 2012

"Having attended a number of courses over the years with varied companies, the Noise at Work course was delivered in the right manor taking into account of all the varied learning styles. The overall experience was excellent which made a great learning experience and would recommend Castle to anyone who requires the skills that they can provide."
Shane Berry, HMP Wakefield - 16th Jul 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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"I thought todays course was more beneficial to myself than day1. Although the HAVS course was good I enjoyed today because I felt there was more interaction and group involvement."
Andy Brunt, Secas Training Association Ltd - 4th Nov 2015

"Stephens approach to the delivery of the training was refreshing, informative & enjoyable. He is very knowledgable about the subject matter & took our questions inhis stride. Well Done & Thankyou"
John Fender, Chivas Brothers - 16th Mar 2016

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

"Very enjoyable, Interesting and informative course. Well Structured and provided relavant information to become competant"
Mick Lewis, North Lincolshire Coucil - 5th Apr 2016

"Good refresher course, liked your demonstrations."
Jacki Rhodes, Babcock - 19th Nov 2014

"Liked the course, good use of props!!!"
William Thompson, SSE at Keadby - 20th Apr 2017

"Very good and informative . Thank You "
Paul Davison, Dane Architectural Systems Ltd. - 4th Nov 2015

"A very informative session, delivered by a very knowledgeable team."
Paul Foster, Places for People - 21st May 2014

"Another first class course, lots of good information and easy friendly learning environment."
Rob Clarke, Broads Authority - 4th Nov 2015

"Well Presented and Delivered. Friendly and helpful trainer"
Mandy Brookes, North Lincolshire Coucil - 5th Apr 2016

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