Testimonials

We are committed to providing quality service and pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, and keeping it simple and practical.
Read what some of our satisfied clients have to say about our environmental products, training and service. These testimonials are a must see and we are proud to share with you the testimonials of our valued clients.
These are not redacted and formatted recommendations but simple words of gratitude that we receive day by day.

Trainer Knowledge

The trainers knowledge and experience made for an excellent delivery and enjoyable course.

Graeme Terrell. Alstom Pty Ltd - EHS Manager

The trainers are professional and bring wide industry experience to the fore during the training, which leads to real life information

Craig Stewart. CSM Safety Services Pty Ltd - Managing Director

The course was well structured and balanced. The trainer showed extensive knowledge in the subject matter and went to great lengths to provide a clear understanding of the material.

Athol Kiem. Tweed Shire Council - Technical Officer - Quarry Mgmt

Trainer involvement was excellent, timely feedback, encouragement, and keeping tasks on track

David Den Hertog. Allens Asphalt Pty Ltd - Assistant Manager

Trainer - Phil Abernethy

Phil’s life experience and examples used during this course put everything into perspective and helped explain the methods and policies.

Matthew Dickens. Mirvac - Site Manager

Phil was very informative, easy to listen to and very interesting with his knowledge and practical experience… thoroughly enjoyed the week.

Debra Dalziel. Goodman Fielder- Safety Health & Environment Mngr

Phil is a gifted presenter who relates to participants from all levels with consummate ease. I would have no hesitation recommending ABSORB to any of my peers and thoroughly enjoyed the manner in which the subject matter was presented in a thought provoking and entertaining way.

Dean Leadbetter. John Holland Mining - Safety Co-ordinator OHS&E

Trainer - Martine Bissonette

Martine was great, she really knew her stuff. Her life and work experiences in the environmental field are invaluable

Craig Simon. Redbank Power Pty Ltd - Production Co-ordinator

Martine is a natural speaker with excellent background and experience. She was highly effective in maintaining the groups interest and learning outcomes.

Steve Porter. Pacific Brands - Assistant Manager/Engineer

Trainer - Pevlin Price

Pevlin is one of the best trainers I have come across.

Douglas Garrick. QR - Infrastructure Services - Safety Advisor

Pevlin is a good teacher and explained the material in a easy to understand manner.

Anon

Diploma of Environmental Management

A great practical based course covering a broad range of subject matters related to many industries

Adrian Reichhart. Compass Group - HSEQ Business Partner

The information gained on this course will enable me to integrate the elements of this management system along with the OHS management system

Michael Soloman. TSM Maritime

The course was well delivered and content outstanding and of a high standard. Trainer very patient and kept things moving.

Andrew Matheson. Australand Property Group - HSE Manager

A well conducted and interesting course. Highly satisfied.

Brad Lewis. Downer EDI Engineering - HSE Advisor

Engaged environment, where the peer to peer learning as well as course content provided a positive and robust training program.

Antonia Jakovac. Australand Property Group - Sustainability Manager, Corporate

Very informative and relevant

Khaliesha Mohamed Amin. Christmas Island Phosphates - Environmental Officer

Course was so much better than I orginally expected. Trainer made it very interesting and I feel like I can bring so much info and education to my workplace.

Eileen Conroy. Hutchinson Builders - OH & S Advisor

Great course, well delivered.

Gavin Sansom. DP World - Safety and Environmental Manager

The course was of excellent quality. Possibly the best I've received. Pevlin was an excellent presenter and I learnt many new things.

Daryl Cusbert. Baxter Healthcare - EHS Advisor

Very interesting and very benificial.

Craig Buck. Mirvac Constructions - Construction Supervisor

Certificate IV in On-Site Environmental Management

Great course and well presented. I leave this course with the knowledge to enhance Environmental Practices in my workplace. It will really assist with the formulation of our Nationwide Environmental Plan.

Shaun Stewart. MTU Detroit Diesel Australia – Quality & OHS Co-ordinator

This is a fabulous course, I use the practical skills frequently during the course of my job and I've recommended this to others in my field.

Sharon Geier. Department of Defence - Quality Auditor

The course was well structured and balanced. The trainer showed extensive knowledge in the subject matter and went to great lengths to provide a clear understanding of the material.

Athol Kiem. Tweed Shire Council - Technical Officer - Quarry Mgmt

All content was applicable to my job. The course identified the areas where I need to focus eg. Training, checks & audits, and improved strategies.

Sara Taylor. Newcrest Mining Ltd - Environmental Officer

The course fills in the gaps on a practical level that you don’t get at University or work and still gives you additional theoretical knowledge.

Matthew Conway. Sewerfix Wet Weather Alliance - Environmental Officer

All content was applicable to my job. The course identified the areas where I need to focus eg. Training, checks & audits, and improved strategies.

Sara Taylor. Newcrest Mining Ltd - Environmental Officer

Good course. Made me rethink what our current practices are and how they can be improved.

Bradley Ross. QR National - Compliance Officer

A good and comprehensive approach to learn about the Environmental Management Plan in Australia. This course provides a good insight and covers all the regulatory, policies and practices.

Surjan Singh. Independent Attendee.

Will take valuable knowledge back to work which will help in my role that I would not have acquired from anywhere else.

Steve Brant. Leighton Contractors - HSET Superintendent

Course was delivered well - good mix of media, case studies, exercises and site training. Phil kept the topics interesting and encouraged class participation.

Jessica Yung. Santos Ltd - Environmental Data Mgmt Coordinator

Course was exactly what I needed in regards to my position. Phil was clear, and easy to understand. I leave now knowing the requirements and what my job description entails.

Adam Boston. Alan Ward Drainage - OHS&E Co-Ordinator

Thanks for running such a great program. I don’t think I have been to a training course that was more relevant to the job than this one!

Clive McMahon. Sanitarium Health Food - Environmental Manager

Great course and well presented. I leave this course with the knowledge to enhance Environmental Practices in my workplace. It will really assist with the formulation of our Nationwide Environmental Plan.

Shaun Stewart. MTU Detroit Diesel Australia – Quality & OHS Co-ordinator Southern & Western Regions

Very good, I’m recommending to Senior Managers. The level of information provided was excellent and very useful to daily operations.

Steven Brooks. Country Energy - Safety & Environmental Auditor

This course caters for OHS officers who are responsible for environmental management on-site. This course would also be suitable for DERM officers with limited field experience or with limited environmental management experience. However, through this course I have been exposed to new information… My overall impression is very positive about the course. The presenter is very well prepared and possesses a great knowledge of the subject.

Personal Observations. QLD EPA (DERM) - Senior Environmental Officer

The training was great. It has connected the dots for me. I have spent 15 years in mining doing many different things in environmental management and not understanding why. By doing this training I now know why I have done this on mine sites. Materials very well laid out and easy to read. Phil is a great facilitator and kept my attention all week.

Susan Murphy. National Corporate Training

Session were informative and well presented. I am sure that I will be more equipped / competent to undertake my workplace roles.

Trish Hill. Barrier Signs Pty Ltd - OHS Coordinator

Would recommend this course to other professional to attend.

Andrew Julien. Coles Group - Facilities Manager

I feel confident to develop an On-Site Environmental Management Plan for my organization.

Sandra Taylor. Donnelley Civil Pty Ltd - Engineering Officer

An interesting course with a good mix of discussions and activity, as well as resources that will assist practical implementation. It was pitched well and I both enjoyed it and found it challenging.

Lisa Willis. Willis Wood Pty Ltd - Director