Testimonials

"I found the course to be 5/5 and very effective, the training was delivered exceptionally well. I also felt safe when doing the course as all health & safety precautions were followed. I also felt fully prepared for the theory assessment."

"My reason for going onto the skills bootcamp is that I wanted to learn new skills, develop my knowledge and develop my soft skills. I am enjoying the course so far, it is very understandable and I feel like I am part of the team. I have currently learnt plant marshalling and also learnt how to use abrasive wheels. The instructors are very helpful and guided me through the course. I would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to develop their knowledge in plant machinery. My favourite part of the course is operating the machinery. I would like to come back in the future to do another course and progress in the industry. SB Skills was recommended by a friend and I have enjoyed every minute since. I have been able to achieve my industry accreditations in abrasive wheels, plant marshalling and I am currently doing my Telescopic Handler course. Before the course I did not know what I was going into, however, now I am a lot more comfortable and I enjoying it, I am very much looking forward to what the future holds for my career."

"I have enjoyed my time so far on the Skills Bootcamp, currently learning to safely operate a Telehandler. I went onto the Skills Bootcamp to better my career and gain more skills. I have so far currently learnt all aspects of Telehandler operations & inspections as well as Health & safety. Kev has helped me throughout the course an I have learned so much from Kev. My favourite moment so far is getting to grips with the Telehandler and operating the machine. SB Skills stood out to me due to its high standards and wanting to help pass people who are on the Skills Bootcamp. I feel a lot more confident in my ability to operate a Telehandler safely now from when I first started the course."

"I didn't know exactly what to expect from the SMSTS course however, by the end I am really happy I went and did it. The instructor made it very informative yet easy to understand, I was able to gather all the relevant information I needed and was fully prepared for the theory assessment."

"I chose SB Skills as I wanted to upskill and acquire more tickets. The course so far is very interesting and I have currently learnt how to operate a Telehandler and abrasive wheels both, theory & practical sides. Kev who is my instructor has been amazing, he teaches both verbally and practically to very high standards. I have already recommended the course to others and would very much like to come back to do another course in the future. I have also developed my knowledge in safety and machine plant use."

"Every day of the course was a learning experience and the instructor delivered to a very standard interacting and communicating excellently. I have done this course with the same instructor approximately 10 years ago and the comments then were as good as they are today regarding his training techniques which are to a high standard and will benefit all of my team around me from Amey that attended the course."

"The instructor delivered the course brilliantly. I felt safe when undertaking the course and did not have to worry with regards to health & safety, I would happily rate the course 5/5 and would use SB Skills again if I wanted to do a future course."

"I enjoyed my time on the course and learnt a lot from Ste. I was fully prepared to take the theory assessment. Health and safety was followed and I felt safe when undertaking the course. I Would highly recommend."

"I have been enrolled onto the 360 Excavator Bootcamp and i am enjoying it very much so far. The course is great and the Instructors have been brilliant, they have been patient with us yet delivered a very thorough Skills Bootcamp. I have enjoyed every second of it and would definitely recommend the course to others. I was nervous before starting the Skills Bootcamp, Now I can honestly say I am very confident in the skills I have gained and I know how to operate the Excavator safely."

Emma
Skills Bootcamp Learner
" I went on the SMSTS course, I found it very useful and informative, I was able to engage in all aspects of the course. I would highly recommend the course to other people. Ste did his job very well in leading and instructing the course, he helped me prepare to the best of my ability to undertake the theory assessment."

"I went on the SMSTS course, I found it very useful and informative, I was able to engage in all aspects of the course. I would highly recommend the course to other people. Ste did his job very well in leading and instructing the course, he helped me prepare to the best of my ability to undertake the theory assessment."

"I have so far enjoyed my time on the Skills Bootcamp, learning new skills. I have currently learnt how to operate a 360 Excavator as well as plant Marshall, abrasive wheels and CAT & Genny. The instructors are very professional in training the learners, they are also very easy to get along with. My favourite moment of the course so far is going into the field and operating the Excavator. I have never done this work before so it was very new to me and I was excited. From the start of the course to now, I can say i feel a lot more confident in my abilities, I would very much recommend SB Skills to anyone."

"I enjoyed every minute of the course. I would very much recommend the course to other people as the training was delivered in a professional manner. The instructor was very clear and I learnt a lot of skills that I can use in my job, I rate the course 5/5."

“The Skills Bootcamp was great, I really enjoyed it. The Instructors were amazing with the delivery, training and help provided on the course. My favourite part was the Health & Safety aspect of the Skills Bootcamp, The Instructors were very engaging with the class and were very informative. I thought all the materials provided were great. The information was given was structured and I felt confident and well prepared after the Skills Bootcamp.”

"I chose to go on a skills bootcamp so that I could gain my telescopic handler industry accreditation to operate it on site. I am finding the course great so far and I am learning so much from the instructors.  I have currently learnt the theory of a telescopic handler, how to operate the machine and understanding the requirements. I would recommend the course to other people looking to progress in their career. My favourite part of the course is meeting new like-minded individuals who have similar or the same goals as me. I would definitely use SB Skills again to further my career and gain NVQ's. Compared to other training providers, my employer chose to put me through a skills bootcamp with SB Skills. From the start of the course to now, I can say I am a lot more aware and more understanding of how to safely use/operate a telescopic handler."

"I am currently enrolled onto the 360 Excavator Skills Bootcamp. I chose this Skills Bootcamp as I wanted to upskills and have a change of career, so far the course is challenging yet satisfying and I am always eager to come back and learn more."

"I chose to undertake the A17 CPCS telehandler course and I can say I found the course to be very effective. From a learners point of view, the skills I learnt and the knowledge gained will help me go far in my career, all H&S protocols were followed and I felt very prepared for the theory test. The course leaders took their time with us making sure that all information given was clear and made sure it had sank in. I Would highly recommend to anyone."

"I Chose to go on a skills bootcamp to enhance my skillset enabling me to be a more flexible individual in different areas of construction. This will also help me with employment. The course is great and I have currently learnt safe operation on the telescopic handler. The instructors are very professional and help everything through the course, I would certainly recommend the course to other people."

"I chose to go on a skills bootcamp to upskill for potential new job roles within the construction industry. The course is challenging, however the instructors are there to guide you through. I have currently learnt how to  safely operate a 6-tonne Forward Tipping Dumper and a 1-tonne Ride On Roller. The instructors are friendly, helpful and use the constructive feedback from the learners to help better their lessons. I would definitely use SB Skills for another course and would recommend the course to anyone. SB Skills stands out because they offer a variety of courses compared to other competitors. I have been able to develop my knowledge on operating other machinery and I would rate both the skills bootcamp as well as SB Skills in general, very highly."

"I chose to apply for a skills bootcamp as it provides better opportunities for me to progress in my career. I am finding the course very well as it set out very easy for us learners to understand and help is provided if I am stuck on any part of the course. I have  learnt to better my decision making, teamwork, communication and problem solving. The instructors cannot be more helpful, they are easy going and straight forward when delivering the course. I would very much recommend the course for people looking to progress further in their construction career. My favourite moment has been operating the machines & learning new skills. I would definitely use SB Skills again as a lead training provider, they have helped me become more confident and knowledgeable in the industry. I have been able to achieve a variety of industry accreditations, better knowledge of site & plant basic skills."

"I chose to go on a skills bootcamp so that I could gain my telescopic handler industry accreditation to operate it on site. I am finding the course great so far and I am learning so much from the instructors.  I have currently learnt the theory of a telescopic handler, how to operate the machine and understanding the requirements. I would recommend the course to other people looking to progress in their career. My favourite part of the course is meeting new like-minded individuals who have similar or the same goals as me. I would definitely use SB Skills again to further my career and gain NVQ's. Compared to other training providers, my employer chose to put me through a skills bootcamp with SB Skills. From the start of the course to now, I can say I am a lot more aware and more understanding of how to safely use/operate a telescopic handler."

"I went onto the Skills Bootcamp to upskill and increase my job opportunities. I am enjoying the Skills Bootcamp a lot. I am currently learning how to load dumpers, change buckets and dig trenches, this Bootcamp has a variety of different skills that I can learn. The instructors are great, they are patient and friendly and help you to understand the controls of the machine & to use the machine safely. I would very much recommend the course to others. My favourite part of the course so far is being able to dig trenches to specification. I would like to come back and do another course with SB Skills on potentially another plant machine and do the lifting operators course. SB Skills have a large training area and a variety of courses to choose from, catering to all in the construction sector. My personal thoughts before starting the course were that I thought it would be hard however, the instructors have been exceptional at developing my knowledge and skillset. I would definitely do the Bootcamp again."

“Martin, The Instructor was fantastic and accommodating to everyone. He made sure everyone was well looked after and was very in depth and knowledgeable when providing the training. Martin made sure everyone understood the risks associated around Health & Safety.”

“The Skills Bootcamp was great, very informative and useful, I completed my First Aid training with Martin and I found the training to be very effective. The advice given and guidance from the Instructors throughout all the courses have helped me a lot with building my confidence and passing my tests. The Skills Bootcamp was well structured and I am very prepared to take the skills learnt onto site.”

"Excellent instruction and advice. I  felt confident with the trainer who was Andy . I would recommend the Skills Bootcamp to everyone wishing to attend. I would rate the course 5 out of 5."