Duff Consulting

I attended a Duff Consultants Maintain Chainsaws and Trim and Crosscut course mid 2018 and I was extremely disappointed. The class began by the trainer turning up late to the course putting us behind right from the start.There was lots of talking from the trainer Stephan with very little hands on work from attendees. This does not train people properly on how to operate chainsaws, hands on in depth training does. To make matters worse we did not cut actual tress with varying tensions and difficulties. We cut up a Koppers log! One for the class of about 10 people! How this is suppose to give you the skills to understand how to safely and efficiently use a chainsaw I will never know. I have since done another course with a very skilled trainer and realized how poorly we were taught by Stephan. I did the second course with work colleagues who had also attended Duffs course and we could not believe the difference between the two trainers.Furthermore, there we numerous inappropriate and sexist comments from Stephan. At one point he said he was the best chemical trainer in the world (talking about his ACDC course) or words to that effect. What a ludicrous statement considering the awful training we were currently experiencing.To say the least I was thoroughly disappointed! Not no mention I left the course feeling as though I was no better off then when I arrived. In my line of work we work with chainsaws on a regular basis so safe and efficient operation is extremely important. I have learnt more from my fellow staff regarding chainsaw operation than what Stephan ever taught during this course. Avoid this training group at all cost do some research and find a trainer that's right for you!!

Fantastic 1-day course. Good coverage of the theory followed by a great hands-on training of chainsaw maintenance and use.I am now very comfortable using a chainsaw.

Sick of this company messaging me. They have gotten my number off Google and I've opted out from their spam a dozen times and still get hassled with emails and messages every week. Get me off your register!

They were very helpful in helping me gain knowledge and help me to complete my Agricultural and Chemical Distribution Course (ACDC Course) by making it very easy to understand all the technical components of the course for things I either didn't know, or had very little knowledge of.

The course was presented by Stephen Duff and I must say that his presentation, demonstrations and communications towards the group was absolutely outstanding and I will be attending other courses for this very fact.

Had a great day out completing the chainsaw lvl 2 course. Good quality training, good equipment, all the PPE, a sense of humour, and I learned how to fall small trees by the book. I recommend this training provider to others.

They have all your training needs covered

It is a Brilliant course , very informative and entertaining with a great eye for detail in explaining every detail to do with chemicals

No fuss. Straight to the point