Testimonials
- Wayne Kromalicki, Serco Ltd - HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course
- Charlie Laycock, Forgemasters Steel - HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course
- Andrew Himsworth, Mobile Mini UK - HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course
- Adam Darlow, South Yorkshire Police - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- David Branbill, Caterpillar UK Ltd - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- John Hopkinson, Derbyshire County Council - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- Lee Brown, OJ Health and Safety Solutions - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- Nick Redpath, Northern Counties Safety Group - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- Sean Lowe, Whitemeadow - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- Wayne Kromalicki, Serco Ltd - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- Craig Edge, PAL Group Operations - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- Karl Forman, ISOS Housing Ltd - HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course
- Rob Taylor, West Country Housing - HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course
- Simon and Darren, DIPT Ltd - HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course
- Stuart Gibbon, Mechtool Engineering - HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course
- Neill Files, In House Training Consultancy - Noise at Work One Day Course
- Helen Capps, Pindar - Audiometric Screening for Businesses - Competent Persons Course
- Hand Arm Vibration One Day Course
- Gary Crane, PandA Metal Components Ltd - Audiometric Screening for Businesses - Competent Persons Course
- Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- Carl Nicholson, Stobart Rail - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
- John Aughey, Total Safety Management - Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course
"Very good course well presented."
Michael Jordan, HMP Whitemoor - 29th Oct 2013
"Very well run course, with highly experienced trainer and a great experience "
Richard Hollows, Makin Metal Powders Ltd - 9th May 2017
"Again a very good course , very interesting pitched at the right level. Thank You."
Shane Berry, HMP Wakefield - 29th Oct 2013
"Good course content, well presented."
Richard Powell, RWE Npower - 8th Apr 2014
"Very good course, right pace, and clear explanation on all subject matter. Has helped me to understand much more clear all aspects of monitoring. Very good tutor and host professional approach."
Stuart Hodge, RHI - 21st Oct 2014
"Extremely well delivered course which I found to be informative. Delivery of the course was released and all questions were encouraged."
Jason Weightman, MCL Medics - 18th Oct 2016
"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
"A very informative and well structured course. I feel I have the necessary skills to carry out sampling in my workplace& implement controls to minimise exposure to employees."
Gary Burdett, Quartzelec Limited - 1st Nov 2011
"A very in-depth course, very enjoyable course, with good friendly tutor."
Tony Woodhouse, Norse commercial Services - 21st Oct 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 is a random sample of the 38 testimonials we have for the Practical Air Sampling for COSHH Castle Certificate Course.
"Very informative, great starter level course."
Colin Robinson, ELAS UK - 5th Nov 2015
"Excellent course content, delivered to give full understanding of the subject."
Jon Hazelgrove, BASF PLC - 3rd Jun 2014
"Informative and interesting. Thank you"
Louise Roberts, PTL Occupation Hygiene Consultants - 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
"Ecellent course. Well delivered by both speakers, would highly recommend."
Anthony Fletcher , Joy Global UK Limited - 14th May 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
"Good information given over the day about the content"
Nick Buckley, High Peaks Scaffolding - 5th Nov 2015
"Very good course , covers a wide range of areas."
Paul Vickers, ELAS UK - 5th Nov 2015
"Good start introduction and practicaluse of the air sampling equipment. COSHH principles nicely outlined, practical demonstration a little bit messy at times.- overall good."
Alicya Gardzilewick, Fenner Precision - 2nd Jun 2014
"As with yesterdays noise course very helpful and has given clarity to some of the points and terms used by our external assessor."
Matthew Evison, PHS Group - 20th Nov 2014
This is a random sample of the 22 testimonials we have for the Air Sampling and COSHH One Day Course.
"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
"Informative and pitched at right level for basic understanding "
Mark Robinson, Thermacore - 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
This is a random sample of the 5 testimonials we have for the Air Sampling Webinar.
"Very informative, however refer more practical as that is how I learn more."
Dan Rutherford, EE UK Ltd - 29th Aug 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
"Well organised course, great accomodatioin and good to share experience with other candidates. "
Maureen Connolly, Safety Boss - 18th Sep 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 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
"Very interesting course, well presented by knowledgable trainer in a way that was easy to understand."
Iain Harrison, Arco - 18th Sep 2017
"Very well knowledge but would like to see a more beginners level option where the basics are covered in more depth along with longer spell and training on how to equipment."
Tom Wood, EE UK Ltd - 29th Aug 2017
"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
"Informative course, well presented"
Steven Lewis, 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
This is a random sample of the 14 testimonials we have for the Electromagnetic Fields In A Day.
"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 informative - clear, and great to have the relevent pdf notes to accompany the webinar"
Nancy Archer, Perkins - 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 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.
"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
"The course content, pace and structure was excellent and professionally delivered. Stephen Marshall has an excellent delivery style and shows a vast knowledge of the subject."
Simon Mason, Polypipe - 11th Nov 2021
"Very interesting, have learnt a lot coming from a position of knowing nothing. Thank You "
Sandra Sandon, Worcestershire County Council - 2nd Aug 2011
"Course was kept very clear and concise, information broken down, very well presented handouts."
Aaron Priestly, Svantek - 11th Dec 2019
"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
"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
"Well presented, very informative, good grounding in the subject."
Edward Taylor, Rentavent - 6th Nov 2012
"Course very relevant and well executed. Made it interesting, accommodation and hospitality excellent."
Ged Robinson, GKN Autostructure - 4th Feb 2014
"Very good, educational and entertaining course, Many thanks."
Allan Wise, Huntsman Tioxide - 6th Nov 2012
"The course providers were excellent, friendly, helpful with a mix of theory and practical to make the material easier to understand."
Timoteus Du Plooy, Safety Genius - 23rd Jan 2020
This is a random sample of the 30 testimonials we have for the Managing Environmental Noise to BS4142 - Competent Persons Course.
"Excellent course + Instructor. Having used the HAV onitoring kit before I can comfortably say te kit is excellent + user friendly"
Paul Hemingway, Altrad NSG - 31st May 2016
"the course was delivered in a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Chris was extremeley knowledgable and experienced which was evident by the way he answered any questions."
Phil Mitchell, Alstom - 21st Apr 2015
"Interesting course, valuable information, good practical side."
Morgan Stewart, Cummins on site course - 15th May 2018
"Good instructor, kept well engaged."
Mark Balmer, Balmers Garden Machinery Ltd - 2nd Dec 2014
"The course was well planned, constructed and delivered. The venue was superb. The contents covered the key requirements at a level appropriate and with excellent practical sessions amongst the theory. These assisted greatly in developing understanding. Thoroughly enjoyable session, flew past."
Iain Harrison, ARCO - 25th Apr 2017
"Found the course to be very well put together and very well presented. I feel the course has provided me with the knowledge to carry out effective vibration assessments."
Paul Duggleby, Humber NHS Trust - 27th Sep 2011
"Thanks to everyone at Castle Academy, thanks Jarek for being a wonderful teacher."
Adam Elford, Air Tool Services - 25th Apr 2017
"Really well organised and ran course, helpful from the moment of booking till end of course. Treated really well while on the course. Was really impressed with the way Jarek broke down the equations. I've been on a lot of courses and don't think I've ever had someone break down the equations as well."
Martyn Chambers , Acoustic Associates Sussex - 5th Dec 2017
"The course was excellent, very relevant and update. Presentation was very good made it easy to understand."
Mark Rogers, Eggborough Power Limited - 3rd Feb 2015
"This was a very well organized course, which I enjoyed and would thoroughly recommend it."
Edward Worsley, Staffordshire Fire & RescueService - 25th Sep 2012
This is a random sample of the 246 testimonials we have for the HAVS Vibration Training - Competent Persons Course.
"Really good training course. Chris made the course easy to understand."
Paul Durham, Nth Lanarkshire Council - 23rd Nov 2017
"Enjoyable course, well balanced with information on all aspects on HAVS and WBV. Thank you."
Philippa Sutton, HAV Control Limited - 20th May 2014
"Dry subject made interesting. Well Done."
Ewan Ridoch, WM Donald Limited - 20th May 2014
"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
"Very helpful tutor, informative course."
Robbie Mulholland , Jag Land Rover - 19th Jan 2017
"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
"Excellent trainer and course, very informative and interesting."
Linda Maxwell, High Peak Borough Council - 12th May 2015
"A well presented course"
Brian McGuirk, Jag Land Rover - 19th Jan 2017
"Very Informative"
Mike Gittens, Jag Land Rover - 19th Jan 2017
"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
This is a random sample of the 69 testimonials we have for the Hand Arm Vibration One Day Course.
"Very iformative seminar."
John Grech, - 27th Apr 2015
"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
"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
"Very interesting webinar and will definately help me with reviewing this area with our clients in the future."
Karl Curtis, Chubb - 27th Apr 2015
This is a random sample of the 5 testimonials we have for the Hand Arm Vibration Webinar.
"Excellent trainer, very much enjoyed no death by power-point."
Kevin Shaw, Lancaster City Council - 13th Nov 2012
"Very knowledgeable presenters, clarified a lot of dark areas."
Ann Merriman, Bernard Mathews Foods - 13th Nov 2012
"It was a good course and fulfilled my objective of attending the course, a good instructor."
Abdulelah Algheilani, Oman Lng - 13th Nov 2012
"I think that this course is very informative and provides really good training about audiometry. The lecturer was both educational, professional and entertaining.- Many Thanks "
Jill Durbidge, HMYOI Wetherby - 15th Feb 2011
"Very well accepted, treated very well, very organised, very nice dinner. Simon was an excellent host."
Taraq Hussain, the Hearing Clinic - 1st Jul 2014
"Enjoyed the course."
Anabela de Abreu, Bernard Mathews Foods - 13th Nov 2012
"Would like the course to be held in London."
Ahmed SaldAlhafsi, Oman Lng - 13th Nov 2012
"A very welcoming and friendly group of people. I now feel enthusiastic and confident in implementing an effective haring conservation scheme."
Hayley Lancaster, Forza Foods - 1st Jul 2014
"Outstanding, learned a great deal confirmed prior knowledge. Great tutor., cheers."
Chris Leggett, NSK Bearings Europe Limited - 12th Nov 2015
"Excellent course - well delivered."
Robert Thomson, JTC Furniture Group - 13th Nov 2012
This is a random sample of the 26 testimonials we have for the Audiometric Screening for Businesses - Competent Persons Course.
"Execellent and informed course. Valid learning aids, excellent instruction. Thorough and allowed for understanding by setting excellent pace"
Stuart Axcell, ABP Immingham - 1st Feb 2017
"Interesting Ccourse, Very knowledgable, engaging and friendly instructor."
Aidan Diver, HARSCO Rail - 28th Nov 2017
"Quality course, content, delivery, pace and location all very good."
Nick Wilkinson, Babcock Rail - 22nd May 2018
"Very good course, very well presented and very well looked after over our three days."
David Jones, PD Ports - 16th Sep 2014
"Good course well structured and well delivered."
Andy Sills, Dragonfly Acoustics - 16th Jul 2013
"I enjoyed the course, it was very important to my development as a Health 7 Safety Officer. I found the tutor very helpfuland would not hesitate to give others your company details. The night out on Tuesday also helped with nerves. Thank You Simon."
Billy McMonagle, Blackpool Transport Services - 16th Sep 2014
"Theory parts of the course excellently and concisely explained. Practical elements also very well done. Extremely useful running through the process of report writing and what's required in noise assessments. Overall a very well run. Enlightening course that was made enjoyable by the enthusiasm and patience of Steve."
Steven Megson, Augean PLC - 17th Sep 2015
"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
"I would like to mention that I enjoyed this training course, it was very interesting and I'm sure it will be very useful for me when dealing with current as well as existing distributors and customers."
Alex Mitsionis, Castle Group - 18th Sep 2017
"The Noise at work course has been very informative, interesting and provides me with essential skills and knowledge so that I can deliver a noise R A service competently. It has been very enjoyable. The course lecturer has been very knowledgeable and open to the training needs of the delegates. Training aids and supporting materials excellent. Thank You.!"
Emma Coots, HMP Full Sutton - 27th Nov 2012
This is a random sample of the 247 testimonials we have for the Noise at Work Training - Competent Persons Course.
"Very useful/informative. Will definately help me in my role as an insurance risk assessor."
Karl Curtis, Chubb - 28th Apr 2015
"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
"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.
"Very Interesting Thanks."
Doug Lovatt, BASF UK Ltd - 21st May 2014
"Very enjoyable course made easy to understand."
Diane McCarthy, - 21st May 2014
"A very informative session, delivered by a very knowledgeable team."
Paul Foster, Places for People - 21st May 2014
"Gives a good starting point for noise reduction and management."
Sean Rodgers, St Ledger Homes - 21st May 2014
"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
"Liked the course, good use of props!!!"
William Thompson, SSE at Keadby - 20th Apr 2017
"A very interesting course filled with plenty of information."
M Lockland, Timken Rail Services - 21st May 2014
"As per yesterday. I would not hesitate to recommend you without reservation."
Peter Cresswell Sodexo, - 13th May 2015
"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
"Again, informative well structured course. Day 2 of 3 good standard of delivery."
Corrie Nicholson, Hull College - 21st May 2014
This is a random sample of the 51 testimonials we have for the Noise at Work One Day Course.