CSTF Mandatory Training (1/2 Day Practical) reviews

4.8 (9,689 reviews)
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Practical, interactive delivery is the course’s distinctive strength: attendees say knowledgeable, passionate trainers use clear explanations, humour, real-life scenarios and demonstrations to keep learners involved. They value the well-structured, relevant content, evidence-based updates and opportunities to practise moving and handling, CPR and fire safety. Reviews say the sessions are engaging, easy to follow and useful at work, leaving learners refreshed and more confident. Some groups find practical work rushed when classes are large.

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Too much material to cover in time available. Too many candidates for space. Practical component chaos. Depending on group assigned to lack of willingness of candidates to engage. Needed input/guidance from trainer to check candidates doing practical component... but too much going on to realistically do this for all. Could have done with a biscuit at break time. Trainer good communicator and clear presenter. Attempted interaction with candidates but hard going to get much of a response. Introduction regarding candidates asking questions or trying to trip up trainer 'a bit off putting' (but I presume was based on experience of some candidates acting inappropriately in previous sessions, and fair enough). Felt inhibited to ask questions. Didn't need to know personal information e.g. neurodiversity or sexual orientation as this was apparent. Location difficult for parking since busy town centre. Training room too small. One of the worst training days I have attended with regard to learning and brushing up on practical skills. Components of training inappropriate for my workplace setting e.g. use of hoist and other mobility appliances. From a personal view I think it would be better to do most of this online apart from the practical components. This then would enable presentation of the slides at a speed the candidate was comfortable with and the the addition of MCQ's would test understanding and knowledge.

Leeds
Karen R · 19 Aug 2026
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Nathan was very good

Croydon
Norah D · 17 Aug 2026
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Instructor was good but sometimes abrupt and rude.

Manchester
Stella B · 23 Jul 2026
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The group was too large. The speaker allowed too much discussion. Not enough control. Little to no refreshments. BLS and anaphylaxis was very short. Moving and handling should be in a ward setting. Hoist had no battery life and was not checked by the speaker to ensure it would work. I think the course for BLS and Anaphylaxis should be a stand alone course. I had no need for anything else.

Brighton
Marion B · 10 Jun 2026
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This course was probably informative for carers/ healthcare . Definitely not a course for highly trained educated knowledgeable registered nurses. I have moving and handling passport NHS which is more in depth and J feel was a more informative course. I didn't feel the course leader had a lot of knowledge and some of her knowledge and practice not up to date.

Edinburgh
kate s · 19 Mar 2026
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Trainer very rude and abrupt. Poor welcome and manners. Very disrespectful to many of us. Very poor trainer in terms of people skills.

Croydon
Chi A · 16 Feb 2026
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Excellent

London
Sarafina T · 12 Feb 2026
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Fantastic

Eastleigh
Godwin-Inwubiko E · 07 Jan 2026
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Trainer was very good, she explained everything very demonstrating every time.

Norwich
Joyce M · 03 Dec 2025
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No wow factor

Glasgow
Sylvia I · 02 Dec 2025
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