| Date |
Course |
Trainer |
Comments from course report forms |
| Dec-01 |
APMD |
John |
Course taken was very constructive and informative covering good detailed subjects in an understanding way. |
| Dec-01 |
LS |
John |
Course needs to include some measurement techniques and highlight possible errors that can be made in measurements |
| Dec-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Nice mix of practical and theoretical work, about the correct level of detail for planners and designers |
| Dec-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Very enjoyable course for all levels, well presented |
| Dec-01 |
RI |
Neil |
Neil has really managed to deliver an excellent and very relevant course. I am sure it will really help us move forwards in our goals |
| Dec-01 |
RI |
Neil |
I welcomed the enthusiasm of the tutor, the course was modified as it went along to meet the needs of the group as was expected |
| Dec-01 |
RI |
Neil |
Neil did a good job of pulling together all the areas I asked for. He presented the material with an enthusiasm that was infectious and the course will stand us in good stead for the future |
| Dec-01 |
APMD |
John |
I liked the fact that the course answered any queries that we had rather than being rigid |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Excellent course to clear doubts encountered when self studying |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Steve Dobson is one is one of the best trainers I have encountered, he knows his stuff and presents it in an interesting way |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
A very useful course. Probably one of the best I've been on in my 7 years at ntl |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
I found the course very useful, presentation excellent and enjoyable. I only wish I had been on the course a couple of years earlier |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Really good course and the course notes were superb |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Best fibre course I've attended |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Having very little previous knowledge of fibre and copper I found some items a little too advanced for myself, but being on a mixed ability course I understand the reason for this. This put aside I found the course very informative and gives me a good knowledge which will help me in the future |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Course was informative without being confusing and was delivered well. Booklets produced were a good benefit for the course and can be easily used for future reference |
| Nov-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Enjoyed course, very informative and look forward to taking the experience into the field |
| Oct-01 |
FOI |
John |
Excellent explanations to questions, interesting content, I would like to come back for the advanced course |
| Oct-01 |
FOI |
John |
As a quantity surveyor I know feel more aware of what takes place in cabling and fibre optics, I now know what is what on the schedule of rates I have to look at |
| Oct-01 |
FOI |
John |
As usual the course conducted by John was well balanced and useful |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
I found the course to be excellent. It gives me a broad understanding of everything related to copper and fibre, and I would highly recommend it to others |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
I enjoyed this course as the course material was aimed at the correct level. I found it easy to understand and quite comprehensive |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
As a person with no formal fibre training I felt that the course has learnt me enough to go out and carry out basic fibre applications which will continue my training |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
I found the course to be an excellent introduction to fibre and copper cabling. All questions were answered in a clear and easy to understand manner |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
I enjoyed the course very much, it certainly filled a lot of gaps in my knowledge as well as giving me lots of new skills. I was particularly impressed with amount of equipment that Steve had. This helped a lot when you could actually see the things close up |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
The course was very well informed, and helped give a good understanding of how fibre optic cable works in modern day |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
As a civils inspector, I found the course very good. I knew a little about fibre but now having listened to the instructor I now feel I understand it |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Fantastic course. Should have had it at the start of my career |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
This course has been excellent, and will definitely assist me in my day to day work. The course manuals are superb, and will be used as reference material in the future |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
The course was full of information and the presentation was excellent. |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
All aspects very clearly demonstrated, supported with excellent documentation and practical examples and equipment |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
The course was very informative on the principles of O F transmission. It also demonstrated the use of splicing techniques and testing equipment |
| Oct-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Practical element of course has helped make me aware of problems likely to be encountered in the field |
| Oct-01 |
C&G |
Peter |
Very nice and informative tutors, excellent course |
| Oct-01 |
C&G |
Peter |
The whole course was very well conducted. The manuals were excellent and on the whole it was a good week |
| Oct-01 |
C&G |
Peter |
I thought the course was excellent. I have gained a lot of knowledge which will definitely help me a lot in my future |
| Oct-01 |
C&G |
Peter |
The course has been very useful, thank you very much |
| Sep-01 |
AOTDR |
John |
More depth than the similar course with OTT |
| Sep-01 |
AOTDR |
John |
When things were hard to understand John discussed them in the most basic form |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
I have found this to be a very worthwhile and informative course, which will help me in my job |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
I did not think it was possible to keep me interested in this subject, I was wrong |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
I would have preferred to do the full C&G course and perhaps more hands on splicing |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Perhaps a 4 day course with a little more practical |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
This was a great introduction to fibre and cable test equipment, reasons behind things, why it works etc. I have learned a lot over 3 days and would like to do another more in depth course |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Extremely knowledgeable tutor, very well presented, very relaxed atmosphere, very enjoyable course, highly recommended |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Useful - covers enough detail to inform inspectors and refresh planners. Also helped to see generic terminology when used to only working with one company |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
An efficient and extremely capable tutor which showed through in his ability to clarify technical and often confusing points |
| Sep-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
An efficient and extremely capable tutor which showed through in his ability to clarify technical and often confusing points |
| Aug-01 |
DWDM |
John |
Enjoyed the course, learned something new, plus refreshed memory of previous encountered technology. Achieved my objectives, an extremely well presented course |
| Aug-01 |
DWDM |
John |
Very useful and interesting as usual |
| Aug-01 |
DWDM |
John |
Before attending this course, I knew nothing about PMD & CD testing, I now feel very confident in being able to carry out these measurements |
| Aug-01 |
DWDM |
John |
The course met all the objectives I was expecting. It was well delivered with clear descriptions and as usual John's analogies were very good |
| Aug-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Very good intro, perhaps more time required for using the OTDR, otherwise sufficient for our needs as inspectors/supervisors |
| Jul-01 |
FOI |
John |
Very good instruction technique, well knowledgeable of all things fibre |
| Jul-01 |
FOI |
John |
Very useful overview for someone with no fibre optic background |
| Jul-01 |
APMD |
John |
I thought the depth of detail we went into was very helpful, and supported the course objectives. I followed most of the theory, and was impressed by tutors ability to take me with him |
| Jul-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
A two day course is too little time to get a good understanding of fibre optics, a weeks course would be more helpful |
| Jul-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
The course gave me the general understanding of fibre and was just what I wanted |
| Jul-01 |
LS |
Peter |
I feel the course was just right for the time given to it, it also served to clear up some issues |
| Jul-01 |
LS |
Peter |
Very well explained and very patient |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Possible more time spent on OTDR, a lot to learn in a small time, but a good run course |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
A very enjoyable course that I would recommend to other people |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
The course was well presented and gave an excellent overview to how a network is made up. Have learned more in 3 days as to how it all works than I have in the last 7 years |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
This course has now gelled together the sporadic bits of information that I have picked in my time as a construction inspector. I think it is a very solid base for future courses |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
I found the course very informative and well presented. I was made to feel at ease and the tutor was very experienced at what he did. Lots of equipment to try thoroughly enjoyable |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Very involved course and although a lot of detail in a short space of time, it was very well presented and questions were answered thoroughly |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Course was very well presented by Steve in a way that was easy to understand, looking forward to more in depth courses in the future |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Course was very well run and professional. Manual was excellent and equipment was very good. Tutor was knowledgeable and helpful. |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
The course was excellently presented and run in an informal manner, I have learned more than expected |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
I thought the course was excellently presented and professional. The manual is very concise and will be very helpful in my day to day work. Hopefully I might get the opportunity to attend the more advanced course in the future |
| Jul-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Having known little about the subject prior to attending the course I felt I left with a clearer knowledge of how worked and fitted into the overall operations. This was due to both excellent tuition and manuals |
| Jun-01 |
FOI |
John |
Excellent course, good base for further training |
| Jun-01 |
FOI |
John |
Excellent course, I heard good comments from my colleges |
| Jun-01 |
FOI |
John |
There is a good switch between theory and practical |
| Jun-01 |
APMD |
John |
Course was excellent, well presented very useful |
| Jun-01 |
APMD |
John |
Excellent instruction and demonstration of equipment, overall the two day course was very informative |
| Jun-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
The course was very interesting , but rather rushed to take it all in, why not make it longer and take the C&G exam |
| Jun-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Very well presented course, not enough time spent on practical aspects of equipment |
| Jun-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
This course has I believe helped to widen my experience and given me a greater insight into my company's business. I feel this has been a productive 3 days and am pleased to have taken part |
| Jun-01 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Many thanks for an enjoyable and informative course, and hope to attend many more |
| Jun-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
The course was well presented throughout. A simple explanation to many complicated items was given. A practical demo (if possible) on cabling would have been helpful |
| Jun-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
The tutor had a wide knowledge of the subjects he was teaching, which is sometimes not the case with other course tutors. Came across very well, a credit to Lucid |
| Jun-01 |
FOCCI |
Steve |
Course was well presented, with the format ideal, perhaps more emphasis on splicing, terminating and testing |
| Jun-01 |
C&G |
Peter |
Would like to thank Peter for an overall excellent course |
| Jun-01 |
C&G |
Peter |
Thanks for an excellent course, any questions or help I needed were catered for. I feel that I gained a broadband of knowledge after the duration of the course, and would highly recommend Lucid Optical Services to anyone interested in hands on / theory fibre optics |
| Jun-01 |
C&G |
Peter |
The multimode and singlemode courses are by nature very similar and should (as was done) be taught concurrently. Peter taught both modes at the same time and made distinctions when and where required. A very good course well presented and run |
| May-01 |
AOTDR |
John |
Many thanks for a really informative course, backed up with a lot of instructor knowledge and experience |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
Overall very good course. I was probably a bit over qualified for some of it though. Good as a refresher though and good handouts and practical demos |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
Enjoyable course, which was a very good introduction to fibre optics. Learning the splicing skills taught practical skills as well as theory |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
The course was very informative and clarified a lot of things that were not so well explained on other courses I have attended. I would recommend this course to anyone that as an interest in the basic set up of fibre optics |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
The course was covered thoroughly and in conjunction with the course manual. It covered the aspects that I require for my job |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
The course has been very informative has I have had no previous experience or knowledge. I have learnt a lot in the two days of training, Peter has been very informative and helpful during the course. I have enjoyed the course and look forward to doing another |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
I would like to confirm that the presentation was very professional but also quite informal, generally making it an excellent course |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
I thought the course was very well organised and conducive to my job |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
A lot to take in at one hit, maybe the course could have been more practical to assist in day to day work, but it was very productive all in all |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Peter |
This was a most informative course and I look forward to hopefully receiving further training from your company |
| May-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
What a pleasure! Thanks Steve, I actually learned a great deal and you were able to pass on your knowledge to both experienced and inexperienced in a very logical and enjoyable manner. Look forward to more of the same |
| Apr-01 |
FOI |
John |
I found the course very informative and enjoyable, hands on use of the equipment was very useful |
| Apr-01 |
AF |
John |
Many thanks for a really informative course, backed by a lot of instructor knowledge and experience |
| Apr-01 |
FOI |
John |
I liked very much that he tutor took his time and was honest about the few things he was not up to date on, good course / introduction |
| Apr-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
Very enjoyable, extended my knowledge of fibre optics overall |
| Apr-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
I believe that ntl should have these courses at least twice a year and I must say Steve was an excellent tutor |
| Apr-01 |
FOI |
John |
Very professional knowledge and teaching, very concentrated for me over 1 day |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
Good course, very informative and I would recommend it to anybody entering fibre optics for the first time |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
Very informative, I feel my objectives will be achieved, recommended |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
Everything was explained very clearly and I found the course very informative. The analogies and the manual were very useful aids |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
Very informative, very impressed that there was equipment we could use and look at |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
The manual could include more layman's terms to explain as the course tutor does, so if anything is unclear it would be easier to read and understand |
| Mar-01 |
FOI&T |
Steve |
An excellent course well thought out and presented. Instructor was knowledgeable and presented the course content very well. All queries were easily dealt with |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
Well presented course and instructor, good knowledge of subject, always ready to help, look forward to next course, a joy to attend. I have learnt a lot due to this instructors professional approval, well done |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
Excellent manual, clear presentation, explaining in layman's language. Very relaxed atmosphere with questions/comments welcome. I enjoyed the course and definitely found it of benefit |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
To identify what type of equipment is issued by the company that is receiving the presentation (if applicable) and endeavour to use the same for the presentation |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
Steve |
I found the course to be very informative and at the right level. Excellent presentation and practical |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
As someone who had no background in fibre whatsoever, I found the course very useful and informative and more importantly the content was kept at a level that I could understand and appreciate |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
Extremely knowledgeable tutor, able to explain extremely complicated principals with great simplicity. Overall excellent course |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
Very informative, enjoyable two days. Your illustrations and comparing to real life situations or analogies were very good, helped me to understand the subject |
| Mar-01 |
FOI |
John |
A most informative course well presented. I now have the basic understanding of fibre optics that I hoped to achieve |
| Feb-01 |
FOI&T&LS |
John |
This is an excellent course that brings students to a more than acceptable level of understanding. John a huge knowledge of fibre optics and associated areas and tailors the course to suit the students present. His presentation and explanations are concise and easy to understand. I hope to be able to attend more courses if they are all of this calibre |
| Feb-01 |
FOI&T&LS |
John |
I think that the level of knowledge was excellent and presented very well. The course was one of the better courses I have attended and I have already recommended it to someone else |
| Jan-01 |
APMD |
John |
There were a few examples (calculations, tables and drawings) on the board but not in the manual, maybe consider including them |
| Date |
Course |
Trainer |
Comments from course report forms |
| Dec-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
Very clear and precisely presented course, might be difficult if more than 5 or 6 people attended |
| Dec-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
Peter was very helpful to me, and understood and could recognise I was struggling from time to time on this course, and was a great help |
| Dec-00 |
OFS |
Very informative and enjoyable, good support for my present work schedule |
| Dec-00 |
FOI |
John |
Course delivery and content well matched to the range of backgrounds of participants |
| Dec-00 |
FOI |
John |
Material covered comprehensively with examples of systems in use. I found this very useful, actually understanding how the components fit together and work with each other. It is good that the manuals are tailor made for the course |
| Dec-00 |
FOI |
John |
The manual that accompanied the talk is an excellent source of information and reference. The informal way the course was demonstrated helped the learning process whilst holding my interest. Very impressed with the quality and information in the manual |
| Dec-00 |
FOI |
John |
I found the material covered provided an interesting refresher which was presented in a light hearted, but extremely memorable manner. The analogies and the course manuals were particularly good |
| Dec-00 |
AOTDR |
John |
Any fibre optic course is a benefit because you are always learning in this type of industry |
| Nov-00 |
OFS |
John |
The course was pitched at exactly the right level considering the variation in experience and knowledge of the attendees |
| Nov-00 |
OFS |
John |
I found the course interesting and informative, I feel that we needed more time to go into depth on certain subjects |
| Nov-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
Excellent course and tutor, cannot fault it in any way, I will look forward to meeting Peter on my next course |
| Nov-00 |
FOI |
John |
Trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful. Gave me a good base on theory of fibre optics |
| Nov-00 |
FOI |
John |
Very enjoyable, although two days is not enough possibly 3-4 days would be better |
| Nov-00 |
FOI |
John |
We all felt the course should be run to at least 3-4 days and include construction and installation of cables and connections |
| Nov-00 |
FOI |
John |
An excellent, well presented course by a very knowledgeable tutor who kept it at a simple level. If anything one more day could be added to the course |
| Nov-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
4 days is too short, I think it should be a few days more, for example 6 days to go into more details |
| Nov-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
This course has shown the need (for me) to undertake more advanced FO courses. |
| Oct-00 |
FOI&T |
John |
I have undertaken a number of training courses and in my opinion this was the most enjoyable and constructive course I have attended. The information given provided me with a greater understanding in fibre optic theory and fibre optic safety |
| Oct-00 |
FOI&T |
John |
I thought the course was very informative. I would have liked to have had more time with the OTDR module. But very good |
| Oct-00 |
FOI&T |
John |
I thought the course was very informative and dramatically improved my practical knowledge of fibre systems |
| Oct-00 |
FC&T |
Steve |
The course has left me with a better understanding of what is required for the project I am involved in |
| Oct-00 |
FC&T |
Steve |
Good course, maybe should be a week long to give class more actual hands on with splice materials and OTDR |
| Oct-00 |
FC&T |
Steve |
Helped with ongoing projects and aided with problems that we had on our site. Given me a better understanding overall |
| Oct-00 |
AOTDR |
John |
I found the general course content extremely useful and over the coming months will no doubt be able to put it to good use |
| Oct-00 |
AOTDR |
John |
Course content was excellent and clearly put over. The course might benefit by being extended by half a day for more practical exercises, and more hands on with different types of OTDR |
| Oct-00 |
FOI |
John |
Good split between theory and practical examples, always open to questions |
| Oct-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
Course was very well organised and presented. Peters knowledge was incredible and proved a great source of entertainment |
| Oct-00 |
FOI |
John |
Very well explained course and usage of test equipment and taking part in course, very good tutor, explained everything in detail |
| Oct-00 |
OTDR |
John |
Excellent course but a lot to take in over one day, a refresher course some time in the future would be useful |
| Sep-00 |
FOI&T |
John |
Very good overall course, more practical needed on ribbon. A more realistic environment i.e. cable used, pit work. Enjoyable course |
| Sep-00 |
FOI&T |
John |
Very enjoyable course, filled in a lot of the holes in my fibre knowledge |
| Sep-00 |
AFO |
John |
The course was well structured and informative considering the short length of time given to organise it. I would be happy to recommend this to other people |
| Sep-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Very intensive course with a good overview of the subject content |
| Sep-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Peter was extremely helpful and it is a pity the course was not longer |
| Sep-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Course was conducted and explained very well |
| Sep-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
The only criticism that I would have, concerned the amount of information that one had to digest in such a short period of time. It might be a good idea to possibly look at ways of spreading the course over a longer period of time |
| Sep-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Our course members were all from differing professions, some areas were concentrated on more than others. Had to rush final part of course. But having different people gave interesting insights I would not of thought of |
| Sep-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Good to see theoretical concepts given equal consideration to practical techniques, nothing covered by tutor that is not in manual |
| Aug-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
I thought it was a very relaxed and helpful environment to learn in |
| Aug-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Overall the course was excellent and of major benefit to me personally as I have been already working with fibre optical systems |
| Aug-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
A very useful course, intensive, instructive and highly professionally presented |
| Aug-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Would have liked some basic information of fibre optics prior to the course |
| Aug-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Very interesting course, fast moving yet not too fast, Peter continually recapped, keeping everyone in touch and was very open to questions |
| Aug-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
The course was precise to the point. I believe it was presented in a very professional and relaxing manner. I would have no hesitation attending any course run by Peter or any of you instructors |
| Aug-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Enjoyed the course very much, confusing at times but it was well explained |
| Aug-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
I found the course very informative, with the tutor knowledgeable and helpful and ready to answer questions |
| Aug-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
The course was well presented and the tutor very knowledgeable. Also the practical work was very enjoyable not only because it broke up the theory but it gave us the opportunity to get a feel and use the equipment. Totally enjoyable and hopefully beneficial |
| Aug-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
I think that too much time was spent on connector types and cable types. More time spent on theory, but having said that this is probably dealt with on the more advanced course |
| Aug-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
A good course well presented. A nice relaxed manner by John. Put over the more complicated points in a way that all understood. Well done |
| Aug-00 |
FOI |
John |
This course was organised and also taught in such a way that bit by bit it became clear to me. The tutor made things very clear by using examples out of daily life |
| Aug-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Very informative, good course content, well presented. Able to answer all queries helpfully and efficiently, overall very helpful |
| Aug-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Very enjoyable and valuable course, everything to the point and clear |
| Aug-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
I feel that this course is excellent at introducing somebody to fibre optics, I feel it will be very useful to my team |
| Aug-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
Very good course and Peter was very helpful and understanding, though I thought there was a lot to learn in 5 days |
| Aug-00 |
C&G |
Peter |
Course very informative, manual very easy to follow and explains the more intensive issues |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
John |
Pre course details would have been an advantage, with little knowledge of fibre optics a preview of details would help |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
John |
There was some good simplifying analogies, I've enjoyed the course and found it very informative |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
John |
Very good course, I have taken in a lot on fibre optics that I did not know. |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
John |
The course will enable me to assist in fibre splicing during emergencies |
| Jul-00 |
AFO |
John |
The course was well laid out with plenty of analogies. Further practical demo's (e.g. PMD testing) may be useful |
| Jul-00 |
AFO |
John |
The pace was easy even for the slow learners. With ample time for questions and a second look at difficult sectors. |
| Jul-00 |
AFO |
John |
A very in depth course covering many aspects of fibre. It cleared a lot of confusion for me with regards fibre products and conditions of fibre |
| Jul-00 |
AFO |
John |
Some of the more difficult concepts explained clearly and their ramifications clearly indicated |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
As I have to watch contractors testing and splicing fibres I found the course very informative |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
The course was very good and I feel quite confident and more knowledgeable regarding fibre optics, being able to perform the splicing was in my part the most profitable |
| Jul-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
From a personal point of view more time spent on splicing and using the OTDR would have been useful |
| Jul-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
The course notes are of the highest quality. The depth of information which we went into was maybe a little too deep, but was very interesting. Although we went quite deep into the subject, I am now more aware of fibre safety than I would have been without the course |
| Jul-00 |
FOII |
Peter |
The course was exactly what we wanted and the whole group gained some good information from it |
| Jul-00 |
FOII |
Peter |
Impressed with the equipment used for course |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Possibly more time allotted to hands on experience. Course very helpful and informative |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Very interesting, informative and very well presented by trainer with complete in-depth knowledge of subject |
| Jul-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Excellent instructor, has a natural talent for instructive techniques |
| Jul-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
Very informative and enjoyable course, I feel much safer working on our telecomm system, and more confident in my ability to locate faults and rectify them |
| Jul-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
John was very knowledgeable on his subject and his enthusiasm was clearly evident. As a result he conducted the course in an informal and relaxed manner. Not knowing anything about lasers, I felt the course content was very informative, and will help me in the future |
| Jul-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
This has been an extremely useful course for me. The content, level and conciseness was excellent, I really enjoyed it |
| Jul-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
John has presented so well, I am very pleased, he knows his stuff. He is very helpful when you ask him questions or advice |
| Jul-00 |
AOTDR |
John |
Course tutor very helpful and knowledgeable, informal atmosphere conducive to learning |
| Jul-00 |
AOTDR |
John |
An excellent follow on to the introduction to fibre optics course I had previously attended. Using the machine was beneficial to me as I am mainly using the PC emulation software |
| Jul-00 |
AOTDR |
John |
I found John very willing to elaborate on explanations even if they were beyond the basic course parameters. Also willing to explain other factors indirectly linked to the course material. Useful backup even during out of hours to discuss problems and queries requiring defining |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
Before the course I knew nothing about fibre optics, now I have a good idea of the basics |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
A very well presented course by an extremely knowledgeable tutor. I learned a great deal |
| Jun-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
I would be very interested in doing a more hands on practical course with cables and splicing, especially now after having a greater understanding of fibres |
| Jun-00 |
LS |
John |
Good course well presented. All aspects of fibre safety covered |
| Jun-00 |
LS |
John |
I thought the course was informative and very well presented. I hope to have the opportunity to attend other fibre courses presented by Lucid in the future |
| Jun-00 |
LS |
John |
Course was well presented and informative and satisfied my personal objectives for attending |
| Jun-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Course was well presented, would benefit from additional practical on second afternoon. Will recommend to others |
| Jun-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
This was a most enjoyable course, well run, well presented and very informative. I will tell my manager that his money was well spent |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
Course was helpful in that I didn't know a lot about fibre at all and hopefully what I have been told and shown will help me in the future as it is a very interesting subject |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
I enjoyed the course very much and hope to be on a more advanced course with more practical fibre splicing involved |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
The course was well presented and kept my interest throughout the two days. I found it to be of the correct level as an introduction as I could understand what was being explained. I hope the company does well and wouldn't think twice about recommending the company for training / consultancy needs |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
An enjoyable two day course that has benefited and extended my knowledge considerably in fibre optics |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
Very informative and relevant to my job, I will know more about what I am talking about i.e. materials and equipment |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
The course will enable me to have a better understanding when observing testing and enable me to assist testers if required |
| Jun-00 |
FOI |
John |
The course has answered many of the questions relating to my position in the company. The tutor took time to explain more difficult aspects raised in the course |
| Jun-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Obviously a tutor who enjoys his work, also a very knowledgeable person |
| Jun-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
I found the course very informative and should be of great benefit to me as an introduction course, it more than dealt with fibre optics |
| Jun-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Hope that as a result of this course that I will be involved with technology |
| May-00 |
FOI |
John |
This was the first course where I could learn something because the tutor is both knowledgeable and able to explain in a simple way |
| May-00 |
FOI |
John |
The training was very useful to me as I had no knowledge at all in fibre optics. The training was entertaining and at the same time very effective by its clear explanation and nice presentation |
| May-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Without doubt this has been one of the best short courses I have attended |
| May-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
A really well presented and demonstrated course, with excellent documentation |
| May-00 |
FOI |
John |
Course duration could be lengthened to allow a better absorption period for the student. Generally a good course with a keen lecturer |
| May-00 |
TIC |
John |
This course should be provided when employees enter the company as part of introduction training |
| May-00 |
TIC |
John |
Maybe a few slides with photographs of the telecoms equipment that is discussed |
| May-00 |
TIC |
John |
Well prepared and attacking training, it would be fine to spend more than half a day on this interesting subject |
| May-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
Course manual was very good, very well produced and comprehensively detailed |
| May-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
Very good notes but if you would label and number clearly with bold fonts all the tables and figures it would make your notes much helpful and easier to read |
| May-00 |
FOF&LS |
John |
Course tutors were very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, they also had good knowledge and experience in issues not directly relating to the course content but proved useful to hear about |
| May-00 |
FOI |
John |
I thought the course was excellent, very informative |
| May-00 |
FOI |
John |
A very useful overview to the world of fibre, I feel the course manual is the best I have experienced |
| May-00 |
FOI |
John |
Excellent course, leading to good basic knowledge of fibre (all aspects). Well presented and not too difficult to understand |
| Apr-00 |
FOI&LS |
Peter |
Excellent course, very good practical |
| Apr-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Excellent course |
| Apr-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Good balance of theory and practical content |
| Apr-00 |
AOTR |
John |
Well presented and informative course |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
John |
Very interesting subject scope for further training, with such a mixed class I sometimes wanted to go deeper into a topic but felt a little restrained by the degrees of knowledge of the other members of the group. Perhaps extended to 3 days with less time taken for breaks |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
I found the course very well put together and very well delivered |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Very good course everything clearly explained and all questions patiently answered |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Top marks to the tutor, he knew everything about the course. Very helpful, friendly and had a lot of knowledge |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
A further course with practical work, fibre splicing and OTDR testing |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
John |
I particularly liked presentation and manipulation of equipment, it gives a practical view |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
John |
I believe that a perhaps a one-day course could be easily developed out of the course material presented this morning |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
John |
Very useful course, put a lot of theory to some self taught subjects will try to do some more advanced courses |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
John |
Not all course topics covered. Course could possibly be extended a further day to cover everything |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
John |
Informative excellent course |
| Apr-00 |
FOI |
John |
The group consisted of staff with different backgrounds and knowledge. However the course was delivered in a manner that kept me interested |
| Mar-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Very informative |
| Mar-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Excellent instructor very helpful |
| Mar-00 |
FOI |
Peter |
Excellent, the depth of information was spot on |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
This copper and fibre introduction course is too short. I need more time to digest the theory |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
An excellent course which help me when carrying out my work, in that I will know what should happen and can check contractors |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
More courses should be made available to make us more effective when monitoring contractors, as to not be able to blind us with science |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
The course was very good and well presented. Lunch could have been provided. It would have been interesting to know what is involved in the in the advanced courses and if its suitable for myself |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
Excellent course |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
An in depth course of use to all |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
The course was well presented, excellent reference notes and delivery. Good balance of theory and practical demonstrations. Good variety of samples of equipment available to work with. John made a special effort to explain and ensure that everybody participated and had all their questions answered |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
Overall a very good course well explained and presented |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
The course was very good, interesting and entertaining at times. Valuable knowledge has been gained |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Very good and very helpful course |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
I thought the course was very enjoyable and will help a great deal in my job |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Excellent instruction. Very knowledgeable with the capability to present in elementary form |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
Course would benefit from a little extra time. Quite a lot to take in for people with no knowledge of the subject. Overall a very informative and useful course, very well presented |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
The course has been thorough and prompt |
| Mar-00 |
FOCCI |
Peter |
The course was very adequate given the short space of time and the amount of information I received |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&TR |
Peter |
A good balance of training but I would prefer more hands on than theory |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&TR |
John |
John and Steve demonstrated their skills very well and very helpful |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&TR |
John |
Excellent course well presented, with an informal atmosphere |
| Mar-00 |
FOI&TR |
John |
Technical material was explained in a way that made it understandable to lay people |
| Mar-00 |
FOI |
John |
A good course, the tutor was very knowledgeable and explained issues well |
| Feb-00 |
AFO |
John |
A very informative and well conducted course. Please keep in touch |
| Feb-00 |
AFO |
John |
The course was well pitched and helped all people even though they were at different stages of knowledge and experience. A well put together and interesting course |
| Feb-00 |
AFO |
John |
Very good course. My only very small criticism would be to have the course notes in order with the slides |
| Jan-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
I would like to learn about the laying of the cables and procedures if any, in more detail |
| Jan-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
Extremely helpful tutor and enjoyed learning though it’s a few years since we were at school |
| Jan-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
I thought the course was excellent, I would like to have a follow on course |
| Jan-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
I would have liked a lot more time to do practical work. As it was it was very good, but practice makes perfect and I would have liked more time to experiment. Other than that the course was extremely informative and well presented |
| Jan-00 |
FOI&LS |
John |
I found the course very useful and informative, all points were well covered and all demonstrations were well presented |
