CBD College

CBD Collage – Very good trainer.Learned a lot. Easy to find very informative Great class Show reply

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

Paul was excellent, clear and quick with demonstration during CPR and First Aid. Gave great answers to all my questions and even suggesting other alternative approved options e.g. neffy instead of an EpiPen. Show reply

Thanks go out to all the Staff at CBD College at Pyrmont Street, excellent training delivery facilities except when the lift is slow, but could be worse. thank you Joanna, Dione, Diedre and Stan can't thank you all enough. Highly recommended Campus Show reply

I have been completing First Aid/CPR courses for years. Paul’s instruction is first-rate. He is clear and competent, and I feel confident that I’ll be able to put what I’ve learnt into practice. I can thoroughly recommend CBD College. 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…..

I completed my CPR training with CBD College and had a great experience. The location was easy to find, and Paul was an excellent trainer — clear, detailed, and very supportive. He used open‑ended questions to help us understand each step properly, and the hands‑on practice was well guided. I left feeling confident and well prepared. Show reply

I recently completed the Provide First Aid course with CBD College and had an excellent experience. The session was extremely well run by Paul Rainbird, who delivered the training in an engaging, professional and practical manner. Paul’s knowledge and experience were evident throughout the course, and he created a relaxed learning environment… Read more

that encouraged participation and questions. The content was presented clearly, with a strong focus on real-world application, ensuring that everyone left feeling confident in their first aid skills.

I would highly recommend CBD College for first aid training, and Paul in particular for his outstanding instruction and enthusiasm.

This course is engaging and thorough in its two step online theory and practical courses. The instructors are well prepared to engage attendees and make them feel comfortable from the get go regardless of personal/professional background, which is always a good icebreaker when teaming up with people you don’t know. Communication from CBD is quick… Read more ·  1

and uncomplicated using email and a student portal. Fourth time doing it through this provider and highly recommend . Thankyou

Paul was wonderful, I enjoyed the stories here and there and the role plays were great fun and good practical learning. It was a quick course, I feel that this should be a refresher. My previous training encompassed more risks and different scenarios but from this I can see its about being able to provide assistance regardless of the technique, the more aware the better. Show details ·  1

Excellent teacher The training was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. They explained every topic clearly, answered all questions with patience, and made the class engaging from start to finish. I really appreciated the practical examples and supportive teaching style. I feel much more confident after completing the course. Thank you for such a great learning experience. I would highly recommend this instructor to anyone Show reply

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. Show reply

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 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.