CBD College

I have attended CBD College for the last 5 ears to renew CPR & First Aid certifications. I have had Paul as a trainer/assessor . He is very efficient & knowledgeable in his role.

I attended cbd college today to complete my cpr course had a really good experience everyone was very welcoming didn’t feel uncomfortable whatsoever. The course covered a lot of crucial information and wasn’t hard to understand either Show reply

I recently completed a first aid course with Paul, and I can confidently say it was one of the most informative and engaging training experiences I've ever had. Paul's depth of knowledge in first aid is truly exceptional—he not only knows the material inside and out, but he also has a remarkable ability to explain complex concepts in a clear,… Read more ·  1

practical, and relatable way.

What stood out most was his passion for empowering others with life-saving skills. He created a learning environment that was both professional and approachable, encouraging questions and making sure every participant felt confident in their abilities. From CPR techniques to managing emergencies, Paul covered every topic with precision and care.

Thanks to Paul, I now feel equipped to respond effectively in real-life situations. His training didn’t just tick the boxes—it inspired genuine confidence. I highly recommend Paul to anyone seeking top-tier first aid instruction. He’s a true expert and an outstanding educator.

TAE Course - Appalling, waste of hard earned money. Do not recommend. Poor quality training. Bad facilitators. Confusing manual, not straightforward and easy to follow. Sub-standard course. Three facilitators over ten days, instead of one consistent facilitator. Each facilitator was different. One facilitator teaching how to go into an… Read more

organisation to find faults in a training program to give advice to provider on how to improve training scenario, as if we are contracted to do so. Not interested in that line of work. Was a total waste of time. Was very confused with the resource materials that were all over the place in three different manuals. Very hard to follow. Low grade teaching, poor resources. Total shambles. Im an experienced teacher of adults in New Zealand for 8 years. Aussie facilitators prejudiced (racust) against long time qualified Māori teacher like myself. Shameful. They taught to make sure I failed the course. Maori facilitators trained in New Zealand trying to do TAE again because New Zealand qualification is not internationally recognised in Sydney, beware. Run away from this provider. You are wasting money on a course that seeks to fail you because if your brown skin from New Zealand. Don't train at CBD College in WHS & TAE. Bad provider. Should be shut down.

Big Thankyou Paul -Trainer – Dear Paul, CBD College Haymarket I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional first aid training session you conducted today. Your knowledge, expertise, and passion for teaching truly made a lasting impact on me. Your ability to explain complex medical concepts in a simple and understandable way is truly… Read more ·  1

commendable. I appreciate how you broke down the information into digestible chunks, making it easier for me to grasp and retain the knowledge. Your teaching style was clear, concise, and engaging, keeping me actively involved and eager to learn throughout the session.

I also want to thank you for creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Your patience, enthusiasm, and willingness to answer questions and provide practical examples made me feel comfortable and confident in my ability to handle emergency situations. Your passion for teaching and genuine care for the well-being of your students truly shone through, and I am grateful for the personalized guidance you offered.

Thank you once again, Paul, for being such an exceptional first aid trainer. Your dedication and commitment to equipping others with life-saving skills is truly inspiring. I leave the training session feeling empowered and confident, knowing that I have gained valuable knowledge that can make a difference in emergency situations.

With sincerest appreciation, John

I had my RSA with Matt Dewing, it was very interesting. He made the class interact and it was fun to listen to his stories, from his past experience in hospitality. Show reply

We had Matt Dewing and he was a brilliant teacher who was quite funny and made the session very enjoyable. It went by so quickly and was very easy to follow along the information.

Had an excellent RSA class today at CBD College with MATT DEWING , he explains everything clearly, keeps the session engaging and makes sure everyone actually understands the content not just memorises it his real life examples and friendly teaching style made the class interesting and easy to follow one of the best instructors I’ve had so far Highly recommend Matt for RSA training ! - Nirmal Show reply

Low review, wont be returning, I have been doing First Aid and CPR at CBD for 6 years annually. Mostly I have had good instructors. But also at times very unprofessional instructors. If you cant teach people respectfully you need a new game. Not acceptable to talk rudely to trainee's and not be able to answer questions professionally. No one is… Read more

coming to your training for that. Additionally recent changes to online training format are not preferable, the old format was far more user friendly.

Bad customer service and sneaky terms and conditions – Bad customer service. I called CBD to cancel a course as I could not attend due to having to return to work. The course doesn't commence for 10 days and none of the course material has been accessed at all, in fact I wasn't even aware that I had the log in for the course. They charged me $499 "As per terms and conditions" for admin and "credit… Read more

card fees".

Apparently it takes one staff member a full day to remove someone from the course.

Would not recommend CBD college to anyone for any training.

A big word for Neglect – So disappointed with the trainor, we left the premises that we don’t know we haven’t finish the training. He said he was distracted that he didn’t remind us to stay, until 5:00pm I need to booked for that remaining training, just to fit on my busy days. So annoying these to happened I been using CBD for every training I had, my first time to… Read more

encounter a trainor like him… So incompetent! I even gave him a good rating because I thought he did a good job. I was WRONG! No using CBD anymore…..

Class was easy and made clear and concise. I think I preferred the longer format classes, although long, they were more personal and had thorough understanding and takeaway back before online modules. Still great and happy with the outcome. Show reply

I recently completed my RCG at CBD College with Matt Dewing as the trainer, and the session was both educational and captivating. He explained the content clearly, kept the class engaged, and made the material easy to understand with practical, real-life examples.

I had Paul as my instructor, he did an amazing job keeping all the information concise and easy to follow. He shared some of his anecdotal experiences which really helped with the learning. I highly recommend doing your training here Show reply

Great Trainer! This is my 4th year doing the CPR for renewal purposes in my workplace. CBD are highly professional and the practical and theory courses are well structured and concise. Thanks Paul!

Matt Dewing demonstrated a high level of knowledge and shared valuable insights drawn from his own experiences, making the learning far more engaging. He explained the content in a clear and simple way that was easy to understand. As a result, I now have a strong sense of expectation and enthusiasm as I prepare to step into the gaming industry. Show reply

I’ve been doing first aid courses with this company for years and I’m happy to be a repeat customer. I’ve always found the instructors to be very knowledgeable, helpful and understanding towards students. I learned from Paul today for the third year in a row and he’s always a pleasure to learn from. The pacing of the learning and the content itself is also something I find very good and praiseworthy. I would highly recommend this school. Show reply

Excellent CPR and First Aid course. Clear, practical, and well structured. The instructor explains using real-life examples and gives enough hands-on practice to build confidence. Highly recommended for both beginners and certificate renewal. Show reply

Attended my annual cardiopulmonary resuscitation refresher course, run by Paul. Paul is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable, and he ran the course in a very clear and professional manner. Thank you.

Paul was a great teacher! He was patient and thoroughly explained everything. He remembered everyone’s names, creating a welcoming environment and managed to keep things fun and enjoyable. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Show reply

This is the second time I have done my CPR training with CBD. Two different locations and two different instructors and they were both terrific! I highly recommend this company! The on-line theory prepares you very well for the practical training and assessment. Show reply

CBD College, excellent First Aid and CPR training. The course was easy from the online to the class training. Paul is a wonderful instructor. Very experienced and knowledgeable. I have had Paul for many years now. Thank you, Paul. Show reply