Olive Group UK Ltd Reviews 92

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just attended the Level 3 Close Protection Course, and it was an experience that genuinely tested and pushed me in ways I didn't expect. For someone with no military or security background, it... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Close Protection top up course Paul I just wanted to thank you for the excellent training you delivered. Your clear communication, deep knowledge and approachable style made the train... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The training which you get from Olive for all the courses will be as close to real life situations as you could get all tutors Paul, Steve and Rob will go out of their way to help you. They make the t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course from start to finish, well instructed and planned out. Good facility and onsite accommodation if required. Would highly recommend Olive Group at the Tunnels for all your training requ... See more

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  2. Security Service

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Olive Group UK Ltd is providing Security Industry courses, working with The Tunnel, The UK's Premier Shooting Centre. The Tunnel training facility located in Dorset, offers a full, dedicated range of front line and non-front line courses run by Olive Group UK's expert training teams. Olive Group UK Ltd, A Constellis Company, is a leading provider of risk management and operational support services to government, NGO and commercial clients worldwide. Constellis combines the legacy capabilities and experience of Triple Canopy, Centerra, AMK9, Olive Group, Edinburgh International, Strategic Social and all of their affiliates. From life support, procurement, operations and maintenance to high-threat protection, C4I systems integration and kidnap and response services, we help our clients achieve and sustain success, no matter their location.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 3 Emergency Care For

I did the level 3 Emergency Care For First Responders course and i have to say it was a fantastic experiance the whole team were so welcoming and were full of knowledge i would reccomend them fully and will be looking to do more courses through them in the future

May 20, 2024
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Dear David,

Olive Group thanks you for selecting us as your training provider and agreeing to share your positive experience with our company and satisfaction with delivery of your medical training.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SIA CP top up course

I did the SIA CP top up course with Paul at Olive Group Training. The course was professionally run which made it an enjoyable experience. Paul has extensive and broad security industry experience which enhances the course beyond the stated aim.

April 1, 2024
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Dear Jason,

Great to meet you and we thank you for completing the required CP top Up training with Olive Group and that you enjoyed the experience.

Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

L3 close protection course

L3 close protection course

L3 close protection course
A fantastic course taught by experienced operators, everything throughout the course was amazing and delivered to
very high standard. the realistic practical scenarios where first class which allowed for us to put into action what was taught many thanks to paul and Steve for your support throughout course.

I would recommend Olive group to anybody and have done since leaving the course.

Thanks again

Jordan

February 17, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Learned a lot on the CP course with Olive Group…

Learned a lot on the CP course with Olive Group, from both Paul and Steve. It’s great to be able to do the training with an operational company and get the insights into the industry. You need to give the course your all to get the most out of it, but there’s a real sense of achievement at the end. Excellent work guys.

February 16, 2024
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Dear Tom,

Thank you for your dedication during the course and selecting Olive Group as your prefered training provider. We wish you all the success in your new career and are always here to support or provide advice when needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CP TOP Up Course

Great course from start to finish, well instructed and planned out. Good facility and onsite accommodation if required. Would highly recommend Olive Group at the Tunnels for all your training requirements. I'll be going back once again for all future training needs.

Thanks very much Paul F, great to meet you and look forward to my next visit!

G. Speed

January 29, 2024
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Graham,

Great to meet you and thank you for attending our course and leaving a review and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 3 Emergency Care First Responder

The course was excellent all round. Very well planned and delivered throughout by Rob and the Olive Group team. The depth and detail of the training that was covered was extremely beneficial and leaves you feeling well prepared should those situations arise. Hoping to organise a ECFR Level 4 with Olive Group in the future.

January 26, 2024
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Mike,

Great to have you on our First Responder course and really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CP top up course

Attended the CP top up course with Olive Group at the tunnel.
Excellent course, well planned out and professional. Paul was superb at explaining everything without over complicating it.
Highly recommend and will be going back for future courses.
Steve Smith
Head of Security & Close Protection

January 29, 2024
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Steve,

Great to meet you and have you attend the required CP Top Up course, and definitely looking forward to catching up in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 3 Emergency Care First Responder

Brilliant course from start to finish, professional throughout, Rob instructed us well and above what I was expecting, his experience within the medical field succeeded any of the past courses I’ve attended.
The flexibility of Olive Group has been outstanding.
Highly recommend this course and will be attending future courses.

Many thanks to Paul, Steve and Rob

Cheers

Dan

January 26, 2024
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Dan,

Great to have you on the course and appreciate the feedback. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

L3 close protection course

L3 close protection course
A fantastic course taught by experienced operators who have actually been there and done it everything expected was delivered and more, both theory of legislation and realistic practical scenarios which allowed for us to put into action what was taught many thanks to paul and Steve for your support throughout and after the course was completed.

September 30, 2023
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Andy,

Great to have you on the course and hear about your upcoming employment within the industry and we wish you all the success.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 3 Emergency Care First Responder

I booked onto FREC Level 3 Course through Olive Group as I had heard alot of good things about them.

The course itself was great and very well run, with a good balance between theory and practical lessons to ensure you have the right knowledge and skills to pass the course.

The instructor was knowledgeable and a good teacher, using his past experiences to further develop our skills

September 19, 2023
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Ash,

Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FREC Level 3

I recently attended Highfield lvl 3 First Response Emergency Care at Olive Group, it was a very relaxed but very professionally run course. They take the time to make sure you understand the subject prior to sitting the test and you get treated like an adult.

September 29, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Steve,

Thank you for the positive review and we are glad you enjoyed attending our First Responder course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Olive Group

Olive Group - Level 3 Emergency Care First Responder - Trainer Rob

I cannot express highly enough the standard of the training provided.
Having previously held both FPOSi and FREC3 qualifications, along with attending FREC4, the course content, delivery and practical scenarios far surpassed them all.
From the onset of my initial enquiries, Olive Group (Paul Furlong) provided regular, prompt updates in relation to the course. This included details of local accommodation, places to eat, course details and easy to follow directions using What3Words.
The location is easy access from the main road yet tranquil, set in a beautiful woodland backdrop, perfect for time out on your break. Teas, coffees and lunch are all provided on a daily basis throughout the course.

The trainer Rob, is a breath of fresh air, knowledgeable, realistic, and relevant.
Rob is passionate in his delivery, bringing first hand, front-line experience into the training room. He is patient, calm and understanding of others, bringing the group together, using our knowledge and life experience to enhance the whole training experience throughout the week. Rob’s integrity and professionalism did not falter throughout the duration of the course, always approachable and open to questions.
From day 1 of the course both Rob and Paul worked as team, planning impromptu, realistic practical scenarios, essential to the learning. Group discussions were openly encouraged to enhance the learning processes, we were supported and monitored throughout for our emotional and mental well being, and everyone’s work backgrounds taken into consideration.
The final practical assessments were challenging and extremely realistic, testing our knowledge, learned skills and our individual ability to cope in difficult, trauma based incidents.
The overall safety and standards throughout the course were paramount, as the only female candidate amongst 12 male candidates, I was treated with the utmost of respect and consideration throughout.
Without hesitation, I highly recommend Olive Group and Safe Hands Medical Services and would encourage anyone to use their services for training purposes!! *****

September 25, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Dear Philippa,

Olive Group is greatly appreciated for your comprehensive review and thank you for choosing us to provide your First Aid qualification.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb course

Superb course, very relaxed and given by Rob, an extremely knowledgeable and experienced instructor who made a complicated subject as easy to understand and enjoyable as possible. Very handy that it's in the same venue as the SIA component of the course as well. Wish I'd known about it sooner. RM.

September 19, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Rich,

Thank you for your review and attendance on the course and that you enjoyed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emergency Care First Responders Course…

Emergency Care First Responders Course - Delivered by Rob who is passionate and extremely experienced in the world of medicine and real world medical scenarios. The course is pitched at the right level for those who have never had exposure up to those with years of experience, you will all learn something. This is a knowledgeable, immersive and industry approved course delivered by The Olive Group and I would highly recommend to everyone. Thanks Tel.

September 25, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Terry,

We appreciate your attendance on Olive Groups ECFR course and thank you for your positive review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 3 Emergency Care First Responder

As you can see from the reviews Olive group is the one to go with. Absolutely great instructors and well experienced within there field. Rob has delivered the level 3 emergency care to a great level and couldn’t of had a better bloke with fantastic lesson delivery, passion and knowledge to do so.

Thank you

RG

September 29, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Rory,

Great to see that you enjoyed your attendance on the ECFR course and Olive Group thanks you for attending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great venue

Great venue, comfortable and well run course. Well delivered by the instructors. Highly recommended.

August 31, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Aaron,

Appreciate the feedback and thank you for attending the course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Close Protection refresher Course

From start to finish the hole process was very Professional, the instructors are very experienced and approachable, each lesson was very well planned out.
I would highly recommend the Olive Group to anyone looking to do the course and I will definitely be using them for any future courses

Thank you
M H

August 27, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Mick,

Appreciate the feedback and thank you for attending the course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

L2 Close Protection Top Up Course

Was greatful to meet our friendly, helpful and very skilled trainer Paul Furlong who was very excellent in not just teaching, well presentation and full of practical knowladge as well. A great instructor who was there to help.
Highly recommended Olive Group UK Ltd @ The Tunnel in Axminster.

August 3, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Dear Dragon,

It was great to have you on the course and thank you for taking the time to leave feedback after your attendance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highfield Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Top Up)

I highly recommend this course and provider for those looking to do their Close Protection top-up. Exceptional execution was delivered by Paul Furlong, who was proficient and knowledgeable - putting students at ease and making the whole experience and atmospherics extremely enjoyable.

If you are still undecided about which training provider to book, I wholeheartedly recommend Olive Group UK Ltd @ The Tunnel in Axminster.

August 1, 2023
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Reply from Olive Group UK Ltd

Dear Richard,

It was great to have you attend our recent Top Up course at our training facility in Dorset. Your willingness to learn new techniques alongside your humour allowed the course to be delivered in a manner which not only met the objectives but enabled all to have plenty of laughs throughout.

Thank you

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