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4.9
Based on 142 reviews
Viva Training
4.9
Phil Gatenby
1726751736
Booked in for a course, turned up on the day and was told it was cancelled due to sickness. No problem, sickness happens, no big deal.Since then I've tried to call to rebook and no one calls me back. I've emailed to rebook, no one emails back. I've called to get a refund, no one is available to sort it and no one calls me back. Called to speak to a manager and none are available and guess what... No one calls me back.So it's now a month further on, they've robbed the full course fee off me, waste hours of my time on hold with no one and I've still not been on the course!Don't trust these thieves
John
1718401992
What an absolute con..... would you trust someone to work in your property after a 6 month course that was based in a classroom and requires some photos of you pretending to do some work on site??What they don't tell you is that when you come out.... no one will employ you. Because no one is that stupid. Without any experience you won't get a job!!!!!!So you can work for yourself????? Enjoy the legal battles when you it all goes wrong because you flooded some poor old lady's house out because they taught you how to connect a cooker. But not drain a system down properly.There is a reason it takes 4 years the traditional way...... on site with experienced engineers. These courses do nothing but teach you how to pass a test. When in reality it's hands on experience that you need.When I did an apprenticeship it was 1 day a week at college and 4 days on site...... it was the 4 days where you really learnt and practiced your craft.Just read real reviews online of people that have done this training. Or from BPEC, the awarding body for apprenticeships. Or from anyone that isn't affiliated with these centres.Unsuspecting victims come out with a certificate that cost a fortune and no job what so ever. Just try and get a gas job online........ they will all give a minimum term of experience required....... These centres should be ashamed of themselves.They are diluting the industry with cowboys that don't have a clue. Its already bad enough and gas safe is there to protect customers.Anyone that goes on these courses and thinks and think they can walk out with a fancy new certificate and earn £50k a year are delusional.
Samir Hachimi idrissi
1714682855
Very good training centre and learned a lot in a short time.Attended a heat pump course and water regs. Very thorough and smooth at the same time.Very Nice experience.
kugathasan vicknarasa
1713952427
A good place to do the Training for air source heat pump developing skills
Humayun Ishaq
1711627539
Best course I have attended Unlike others which are showroom based don’t touch this or you left mark there.This was actually hands on course Different makes and models were in workshop both live and dead boilers also lots of sensor switches pumps,G valves etc. Pete was excellent made sure everyone understood what were they doing and what outcome or readings they were looking from each test carried out.pete put faults on live Boilers when we were away for break to simulate real world scenarios which was really good.Excellent would really recommend it.
pete hickling
1711275123
ASHP course, Great 3 Days training,Pete was excellent with great knowledge.Well worth the costThanks Viva Training.👍🏻
John Almond
1703984951
Passed my ACS with Viva, great trainers put me at ease in a relaxed training atmosphere. Roy & Pete are down to earth, helpful and know there stuff. Lindsay was helpful with the paperwork/ portfolio side of the course, which also helped as paperwork isn't my forte.The company they use for placement are also good, made a few new friends and enjoyed the experience with Basi. Would recommend and I will be going back.
Faz Ramzan
1697623008
Great company very informative and very detailed training on air source heat pumps. Tutor was very good and very helpful all the way
Warren Robinson
1697021554
Great course, trainer clearly implemented his knowledge to the class making it clear an understandable
James AndersonWard
1697021529
Absolutely wonderful training, very informative and excellent experience
Aaron Hall
1697020659
Completed my ASHP at viva training. Great atmosphere, trainer very knowledgeable and easy going. Would highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back for any further or on going training.
Tom Sewell
1696516086
Did the heat pump installation course. Really good and informative. Free brews as well!
D
1695908215
Well worth the journey from London! Thank you Roy you have answered many of my questions I have had for many years. Can’t thank you enough for passing on the knowledge which will massively improve me as an engineer for years to come.David
Ozzie Osborne
1695820227
Amazing course with very knowledgeable trainers. Would 100% recommend viva training & I’ll be coming back for further training myself in the near future
craig biggs
1695809125
Really informative, staff are friendly and helpful, I would say there is a lot to take in but would recommend viva to any one who wants to start doing the f gas and air source , as you will have a better understanding of how systems work, thankyou viva it’s been emotional 😁👌🏽👍🏽🤩
qasim akram
1695808990
Great place for training with really good facilities. Great communication from admin staff to trainers made the whole process very smooth. Recommended.
mohammad ashfaq
1695808974
I came back to do heat pump training ,I already did my gas safe with viva training academy. They been fantastic .would recommend highly.
Andy Lehan
1693489892
Training on ashpGreat course Peter has been fantastic with the training explained everything clearHighly recommendAndrew lehan
Andy Batts
1693489880
Well what can I say, if you need any of the training I highly recommend viva,Very knowledgeable trainers and great venue. 5*****
Lee Dilworth
1693489693
Fantastic course just completed ASHP and water regs. Brilliant team and facilities.
Bernard
1692290127
Just recently completed a fault finding course with the ever knowledgeable Roy Fugler.I honestly cannot rate this training centre and Roy highly enough!I completed my ACS training with them over two years ago and they were my number one choice when I decided to expand my knowledge around the inner workings of a boiler and how to diagnose the issues that often arise.I will have to re-sit my ACS again in a few years and there’s only one place I’ll be going. It’s VIVA all the way!
Posted by: Richard Firth on: 3 March 2020
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Excellent
4.9
ASHP course, Great 3 Days training,Pete was excellent with great knowledge.Well worth the costThanks Viva Training.👍🏻
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟review for the Air Source Heat Pump course. It's appreciated 👍👍
Great training great experience would recommend
ASHP course - Very good Will definitely be back for more courses
Fantastic course just completed ASHP and water regs. Brilliant team and facilities.
Top guys and great place
V good training
Training on ashpGreat course Peter has been fantastic with the training explained everything clearHighly recommendAndrew lehan
Great place for training with really good facilities. Great communication from admin staff to trainers made the whole process very smooth. Recommended.
Great company very informative and very detailed training on air source heat pumps. Tutor was very good and very helpful all the way
Completed my ASHP at viva training. Great atmosphere, trainer very knowledgeable and easy going. Would highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back for any further or on going training.
Great fast pace training, would recommend
Very good learning experience recommended *****
Response from the owner: Thank you for your feedback, Ubaid. We're glad you had a good learning experience with us. Keep recommending us and we look forward to serving you again!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your 5-star rating, Shaun! Your support is much appreciated and we’re glad you liked our service.
Great centre for learning and development. 👍
Very professional team!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your 5🌟review, it is appreciated Adela
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Thank you, Pete.
Response from the owner: We're delighted to know you enjoyed the course, Andrew! Pete will be happy to hear your positive feedback. Thanks for choosing Viva Training!
Just recently completed a fault finding course with the ever knowledgeable Roy Fugler.I honestly cannot rate this training centre and Roy highly enough!I completed my ACS training with them over two years ago and they were my number one choice when I decided to expand my knowledge around the inner workings of a boiler and how to diagnose the issues that often arise.I will have to re-sit my ACS again in a few years and there’s only one place I’ll be going. It’s VIVA all the way!
Well worth the journey from London! Thank you Roy you have answered many of my questions I have had for many years. Can’t thank you enough for passing on the knowledge which will massively improve me as an engineer for years to come.David
Really informative, staff are friendly and helpful, I would say there is a lot to take in but would recommend viva to any one who wants to start doing the f gas and air source , as you will have a better understanding of how systems work, thankyou viva it’s been emotional 😁👌🏽👍🏽🤩
I came back to do heat pump training ,I already did my gas safe with viva training academy. They been fantastic .would recommend highly.
Response from the owner: Thank you for rating us highly, Aaron! We appreciate your support. If you ever need any assistance, just let us know!
Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5-star rating, Kevin! Your support is greatly appreciated.
Brilliant course. Very informative. Excellent tutor.Highly recommended
Best course I have attended Unlike others which are showroom based don’t touch this or you left mark there.This was actually hands on course Different makes and models were in workshop both live and dead boilers also lots of sensor switches pumps,G valves etc. Pete was excellent made sure everyone understood what were they doing and what outcome or readings they were looking from each test carried out.pete put faults on live Boilers when we were away for break to simulate real world scenarios which was really good.Excellent would really recommend it.
Well what can I say, if you need any of the training I highly recommend viva,Very knowledgeable trainers and great venue. 5*****
Attended ASHP training! Great training and great facilities
Very good training centre and learned a lot in a short time.Attended a heat pump course and water regs. Very thorough and smooth at the same time.Very Nice experience.
Brilliant ASHP course. Excellent training.
Amazing course with very knowledgeable trainers. Would 100% recommend viva training & I’ll be coming back for further training myself in the near future
A good place to do the Training for air source heat pump developing skills
Brilliant course, very informative
Good job
Great course, trainer clearly implemented his knowledge to the class making it clear an understandable
Response from the owner: Thanks for the 5-star rating, Majid! We're glad you had a great experience. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Great facilities and great training
Did the heat pump installation course. Really good and informative. Free brews as well!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your positive rating, Sean! We're glad you're satisfied with your experience at Viva Training Academy. We look forward to serving you again.
Absolutely wonderful training, very informative and excellent experience
Response from the owner: Thank you for your 5-star rating, Suresh! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again.
Very good course good tutor and learned more than I thought I would.
Passed my ACS with Viva, great trainers put me at ease in a relaxed training atmosphere. Roy & Pete are down to earth, helpful and know there stuff. Lindsay was helpful with the paperwork/ portfolio side of the course, which also helped as paperwork isn't my forte.The company they use for placement are also good, made a few new friends and enjoyed the experience with Basi. Would recommend and I will be going back.
Very good