The Faraday Centre reviews

4.8 (6,846 reviews)
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Reviewers particularly value the centre’s extensive range of switchgear and other equipment, which lets them connect clear theory with hands-on practice. They consistently describe the trainers as knowledgeable, experienced, patient and approachable, using real-life examples to make complex subjects engaging and easy to follow. Attendees find the courses well organised, professionally delivered and relevant to their roles, leaving with greater confidence and useful learning to apply at work.

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Despite being a bespoke course it did not really fit the operational environment under which we operate. That being said it did increase my knowledge of high voltage operations when high voltage switching is used. The questions in the exam were not really covered in the content of the lectures and as such personal study was required. This could have been made more explicit from the outset to give the candidates forewarning of the challenge they face. The questions in the paper also had a high level of ambiguity and this led to significant difficulty in interpreting what the examiner wanted as an answer.

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Gregor C · 09 Aug 2024
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Overall very good course. As a bespoke course it could be tweaked closer to what equipment we actually work on. Also better to have material on our systems.

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Iain P · 02 Aug 2024
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Bespoke course contents needs review beyond the section titles. Matching up the practical and written assessments with our objectives for the course is needed

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Rob E · 02 Aug 2024
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The S12 is too similar to the S4 with not enough HV to HV and HV Multi Feed Content. I didn't get out of the Course what I hoped for and should have booked the S5 instead.

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Damian K · 12 Jul 2024
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Course drawn out over 5 days. Easily be compressed into a 3 day course.

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Craig W · 28 Jun 2024
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Good course for introduction - would like to do more specific work on HV communications

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Jake M · 30 May 2024
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he equipment is not appropriate for the training content. The trainer showed high efficiency in conveying the content, but the practical assessment is not completely identical to the theoretical one because the place and equipment are completely different from what they should be.

Hichem F · 01 May 2024
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Interesting insight and Refresher going through some interesting scenarios from historical events. Could do with more practical exposure to the switchgear/writing up switching schedules.

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Blair W · 27 Mar 2024
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For the advanced training course it would be nice to do practical testing of the advanced protection features. E.g. Distance protection, Differential Protection, directional overcurrent and reverse power testing. Also I think it would be beneficial to go through the connections on the test block rather than being pre wired, I think it would be beneficial to have candidates wire the test blocks themselves to better help understand what cables are required for different tests.

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Stuart B · 22 Mar 2024
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The course could be updated to better reflect the OSRs at RWE, however the course material provided by RWE will also need to be revised to allow Faraday to adapt the course to suit the needs of RWE as well.

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Jordan S · 23 Feb 2024
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