C&D Access Training Ltd Reviews 19

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Boasting a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, C&D Training can take your working at height career to the next level. If you are looking to start a exciting new vocation as a Rope Access Technician, need a refresher course or need to step up a level, then look no further. Our professional IRATA instructors have a wealth of experience and are fully committed to providing an expert degree of training at all levels. We pride ourselves on having exceptionally high standards of equipment and offer a clean and comfortable environment in which to prosper. With safety and care at the heart of everything we do, expect impeccable customer service and unbeatable pricing. Conveniently located in Newcastle’s Upon Tyne, we are the first choice for all your training needs.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Driving dangerously

Driving dangerously, van with their logos on driving dangerously either on phone or deliberately driving dangerously. Either way footage was submitted.

8 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 1 training

Recently completed my irata level 1 with C&d acesss. Very friends and welcoming! Chris is very knowledgeable and I couldn’t recommend them enough!

28 March 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent training centre

Booked and attended a 1 day rope access refresher course, Initial quick response via email with joining instructions, the training center was easy to find plenty of parking and warm welcome on arrival including Covid rules explained, Facility & equipment was very good as was the training.
Renewal already booked, I would highly recommend.

9 February 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Training

What a place ! Would have no hesitation recommending this state of the art facility . Right from booking my course , the service has been amazing . I was made to feel very relaxed from Chris and all the staff . My training was 10 /10

8 February 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great training centre brilliant and…

Great training centre brilliant and friendly staff and very cheap compared to other training centres we’ll recommend thanks you c@d training

23 November 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Thanks so much Glen and well done on passing. See you again, Mary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent new facility

Excellent new facility, friendly staff and great trainer thanks guys.

23 November 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Thanks Adam and well done passing. Lovely to meet you, Mary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely the best training centre in…

Absolutely the best training centre in the North East. Family friendly yet professional at the same time.
Chris the rope access trainer was great. delivering multiple levels but still made it personal for you.
Mary is lovely always around checking in with a smile and a photo . Just don't use her toilet you've been warned.
Will definitely be my training centre of choice from now on

26 October 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Haha Alan, you know me already! Thanks so much for taking the time to review, very much look forward to welcoming you again another time. Take care, Mary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Training Centre !"!""!

Right where do I start in regards to C&D Access Training LTD

Value for money was certainly up there and a contributing factor when booking this course, It is by far the most financially competitive training centre not only in the North East but in the UK.

I have been involved with Irata Rope Access since 2005, I have been to many training centres over the years revalidating my Level 1 as I'm build for cuddling not climbing, And I can honestly say from walking through the door I felt right at home, with the friendly and knowledgeable staff.

The class room side of the training centre was clean & bright full of energy, not like one of these training centres where its a bit drab, hot, dull and you just want to fall asleep or cry.

The tea and coffee facilities is not a kettle in the corner with a sigh which says bring your own milk n sugar, here at C&D there is a fully fledged kitchen with all the cupboards stocked up with goodies, chocolate bars, protein bars energy drinks you get the picture ;-)

Toilet and changing facilities are absolutely bank on no different to your home, unless your a bit of a scruff bag.

Right the Rope Access Training Centre at C&D for me was perfect, just the right size with plenty of space to carry out all your rope access techniques, manoeuvres and rescues etc, no big pylons to climb up if you get the picture, this training centre is fully enclosed with plenty of natural light and a good flow of air circulation, none of this outside in the rain which to be fair is a great thing with the UK summer only consisting of 9 days of sunshine.

As my trainer at C&D I was lucky enough to have Chris Donkin, not only is he a fantastic trainer but in my honest opinion one of the best in the country, I have been lucky enough to work with Chris over the years as an Irata L3 and I can honestly say he knows his Stuff.

Another beauty about booking your ropes with C&D is that there courses are spread over 6 days, not like the other training centres which are 4 days training and 1 day exam, the extra day at C&D makes the difference if your new at level 1, stepping from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3, believe me the extra day helps.

Mary in the office was a dream to communicate with, easy booking process with plenty of knowledge of the local area, she booked me in a serviced apartment in Jesmond which was less than a 10 minute drive to the training centre, The friendly staff will take you for food or a drink on an evening if you want, they really do make you feel part of the family business.

Would I come back to C&D Access Training Ltd its got to be an 100% yes, not only as its value for money, a great facility, a great team, the crack is fierce, but I have managed to pick some work up through C&D on the inspection sides of things, this is something unique and not something you will get at most training centres so please bare this in mind before booking courses.

Thank You, Good Night, God Bless

23 October 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Roy, what a legendary review, thanks so much. Can't wait to welcome you back for more giggles at break time ;-), thanks again, Mary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brand new facility. 1 day refresher

Came here for a 1 day rope access refresher. There was other centres closer but travelled further afield as it was by far the cheapest. A brilliant new training centre with new kit and good facilities. Great tuition from Chris. Friendly staff with good communication throughout. Will definitely be coming here for my level 2 recertification.

23 October 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Thanks so much Martin, looking forward to welcoming you again next year. All the best, Mary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cracking facility

Cracking facility, great staff. Most of all a top draw trainer. Very informative, very patient and helpful. Wouldn’t go anywhere else going forward

5 October 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Thanks so much Scott, look forward to welcoming you again at some point. All the best, Mary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch

Booked course with C&D access due to great price compared to competitors and was pleasantly suprised by their brand new facility and top of the range equipment!

Extremely knowledgeable instructor and staff were very accommodating (free tea/coffee/water & fruit) norty.

Highly recommend C&D if you want a good intensive course and to leave feeling confident enough to start work immediately like I was.

21 September 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Thanks so much Edd. Well done on passing, hope to see you again in the not too distant future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding.

Outstanding.

Not my first rope access course. But, it was my first time doing it with C&D and i highly recommend.

The facility is amazing and Chris is very patient and understanding. He relates every rope manoeuvre to a real life scenario and is happy to discuss specific hazards in your own work place. Which for me is added value.

I will be returning for the first aid and confined space training in the near future.

Thank you Chris, Mary and the rest of the C&D team for making the week very enjoyable.

20 September 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Thanks for the lovely review Dave, we look forward to seeing you again soon. Warm regards, Mary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class training facility with a…

First class training facility with a top class instructor. Was made to feel very welcome best training I’ve ever had . Well done c and d access

20 September 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Thanks so much Dean, well done on passing. See you again, Mary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my Rope Access Level 1…

C&D Access Training LTD.Just passed my Rope Access Level 1 this morning at C&D Access Training. First class training facility and first class trainer in Chris Donkin, was made to feel at ease from the first day by Chris and all the staff. Good luck for the future guys.

20 September 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Thanks for the lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you another time soon. Kind Regards, Mary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent training centre with great…

Excellent training centre with great facilities, contacted Mary on short notice to renew my Level 1, they fit me in no problem and Chris our instructor was fantastic, went over everything in detail and made sure everyone understood everything. Would definitely recommend anyone looking to do any of the courses provided to go here.

30 August 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Hi Spencer, it was our pleasure to welcome you and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best training centre that I have attended

I attended C&D access training to do my 6 monthly refresher. The training centre is brand new. The facilities that are provided are better than any other training centre that I have previously been to.
I will definitely recommend this training centre to everyone that I speak to and I have no hesitation to use C&D in the future.
The instructor Chris is very knowledgeable, explains everything thoroughly and doesn't rush through anything.
An absolute pleasure to be there for the day.

28 August 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Hi Dan, we're delighted that you found us to be the best training centre you've attended. Thanks for having chosen us and we look forward to welcoming you onto one of our new courses coming soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our group was the first class at C&D…

Our group was the first class at C&D access training. The course was really enjoyable and informative. Chris was very knowledgeable and made the course easier. The whole class passed 100%. I now feel confident moving forward. I would definitely recommend this company for your rope access training. Thank you Chris

27 August 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Hi Drew, thanks for the lovely review and well done for passing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I attended C&D access training school…

I attended C&D access training school to redo my level one, as the first class to train at the training centre. The training course was a full five days of training, with the assessment on the Saturday. The extra days training allowed us all to relax a lot more during the actual assessment and on the day achieved a 100% pass rate. Chris the tutor was patient and very knowledgeable about all techniques rope access. Although this was my third time redoing my level 1 and with thousands of hours in my book, I came away with a fresh outlook having learned a lot more about making small things far easier and to top it all no pain in my arms at all. I would highly recommend this training school to anyone looking to either get a good strong start on the ropes or seasoned professionals.

27 August 2020
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Reply from C&D Access Training Ltd

Hi Krys, thank you for taking the time to post such a glowing review. It was lovely to meet you and we hope to welcome you back in the future.

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