CISTC - Construction Industry Safety Training Centre Reviews Summary

Instructors and Training Quality

Pros:

• "Mick Borner, he was patient and did his upmost to help everyone on the course."
• "The way the training was thought was spot on as well, only had 3 of us there so we got plenty of time on the machine."
• "Paul Green was an excellent trainer who made the course very interactive and genuine with lots of video content and interesting group work included."
• "Andi Lewington was and extraordinary teacher/trainer very informative, world of knowledge."
• "Trainer Steward’s knowledge of the training subject (traffic marshal and Banksman) was beyond my expectations."
• "Stuart is an excellent trainer. He has an immense amount of knowledge and delivered the 5 day online SMSTS course with a good deal of humour thrown in, which put us all at ease!"
• "Andi was a superb instructor who kept everyone involved and got the information out so it was understood clearly."

Cons:

• "Just scammers in my opinion. 1200 pounds spent to see a man simply reading (no explanations) questions and answers that you can find for free on the internet."
• "For having the practical exam failed for petty things never explained during the practical training."
• "It can feel tedious staring at a screen for long periods at a time."

Facilities and Environment

Pros:

• "Brilliant center with excellent facilities! Can't recommend this training center enough."
• "Facilities are better than any other training centre I've been to for both practical and classroom learning."
• "The facilities were also first class and the canteen supplied really good fresh cooked food."
• "The site is clean and tidy, well equipped plant, oh and the canteen is a bonus free tea coffee."
• "Facilities are perfect, instructions are clear, Trainers and Testers are, like everyone you'll see in the great cafeteria, very welcoming."
• "Facilities are very good with a cafe and free parking GU105DD."
• "The canteen facilities are excellent, lovely breakfast."

Cons:

• "Bad location, not accessible by transport or walking."
• "Too many of the office staff wander in and out WITHOUT A MASK despite everyone else complying with the notices to WEAR A MASK because it's a public place."

Course Content and Structure

Pros:

• "Course was fantastic! Covered every detail needed and really enjoyed my time here!"
• "The course was well laid out with plenty of time behind the wheel."
• "Successfully completed NRSWA supervisor Streetworks 5 day course."
• "The training was excellent and also tough which is good as they make sure you learn good practice of looking after the machine and operate good practice."
• "The course it’s self is in depth and teaches you everything you need."
• "The training course was very comprehensive, covering a lot of aspects of Health and Safety and Stuart was very keen to deliver a lot of useful informations in a very relaxing manner."
• "The course was really well put together best I have been on doing my resits."

Cons:

• "My only reservation is the GE700 course book which was supplied electronically and not as a hard copy as I'd expected."