The Faraday Centre Reviews

too in depth for what we needed

I found the course incredibly difficulty, probably because most of the information is new. A more condensed manual of the course notes would be better because a lot of what we needed to know was only a very small part of an enormous document.

Course content needs to be more tailored to suit WTG’s

A lots of course content isn't relevant to what I need and left disappointed when I don't actually get any qualification at the end of a 12 week course.

Gary was fantastic and knowledgeable and Chris provided extra to me. I do believe it would be better done in a shorter space of time however. Facilities and venue were great staff were very polite . Was good to have the facilities to get hands on

Poor quality photos and switching schedules in presentation made following impossible. Projector also quite dim at times. Course content too advanced for AP course. Should have run through whole rules word by word. Then performed switching following a SAPs switching schedules multiple times proving as an AP we would spot mistakes and prove competence using kit, following switching instructions and providing dead. Delays in confirming that we could have the course note folders made us rely on detached notes which made understanding later harder.

An ok course, could do with updating to factor in new technologies, methods of teaching. Lecturers were experienced, competent and always helpful. Facilities were clean and comfortable, free tea and coffee But Did not need to be 5 days, i would say 2/3 days max would suffice. Suggest sharing course plan (day by day breakdown) and notes with example questions included to complete prior to commencement so students can see where they have knowledge gaps and then focus on those during attendance. In fact attendance is really only needed for the pratical training and test. Would have appreciated more time on practical equipment. In a room full of many (20-30) pieces of switchgear, i operated only 3. Some of the switchgear was broken not operating as it should, which was disappointing. I understand the format is necessary as the only way to get some people over the line but think a pre course test may help seperate/filter competent from ignorant/less academic types. Pre Course communication was poor needed to chase for clarification and there was still confusion when I arrived (not notified about pre attendance site safety induction, lunch arrangements)

I would have like to have some practical teaching on synchronising generators

A little light on detail in places but offset by the folder supplied.

The changing of the tutors made the course feel at times a bit disjointed, but on the whole it was a good introduction to understanding the H. V. side of permits. The use of the practice switch gear was very helpful.