CTD is a fully accredited CITB ATO (Approved Training Organisation) authorised to deliver courses for numerous accreditation boards.
We have been delivering a wide range of training, assessment and testing in construction and industrial plant, and health and safety for over 15 years now. We offer professional, industry relevant and cost-effective training. Bespoke training can also be developed to meet your needs.
Our training centre is located on Bournemouth Airport, where we have both classroom facilities, plus an impressive purpose-built practical training ground, that can realistically simulate real life site conditions, using our fleet of modern plant machinery. We believe that combining the use of modern technology in the training rooms with hands-on practice is the most effective way to deliver a skilled and safety conscious workforce.
Our team of highly-qualified, motivated instructors, bring with them a wealth of real life experience in construction, civil engineering, and the industrial and quarrying sectors.
Our Team

Paul Crabb (MD)

Dave Blake

Keith Ager

Steve Tubbs

James Warren

Duane Vincent

Office Team
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Paul Crabb
Paul has extensive experience in plant and groundworks, having worked in the industry for most of his life. His experience has been gained through working for local groundworks companies, and working for himself, both locally and in New Zealand for a time. He started teaching in 1999 and then went on to help set up CTD in 2006, taking over the company in 2014. Paul was the first tester in the country to deliver the first new CPCS technical test. He holds many qualifications and delivers both CPCS & NPORS testing for many categories of plant.
Dave Blake
Dave worked in the industry before joining CTD in 2006. He’s a great communicator and along with his experience and knowledge of health & safety in the industry, he is a crucial part of the team, delivering a large range of classroom courses from First Aid to Confined Spaces. He also delivers some CPCS, NPORS and in-house plant training.
Keith Ager
Keith worked for many years as a site manager with some major civil engineering and construction companies before specialising in Health & Safety management and implementation on site and in the workplace. He uses this extensive knowledge to deliver practical and effective Site Safety Plus courses for site workers, supervisors and management.
Steve Tubbs
Steve worked for many years as a plant operator, then supervisor and site manager within the earthworks and construction industry, before becoming their Health & Safety Manager and internal trainer. He joined the team at CTD in 2015 where his extensive experience was put to use from day one! He delivers a wide range of classroom Health & Safety courses, undertakes plant training and also delivers our Site Safety Plus courses.
James Warren
James worked in construction and groundworks for 35 years developing extensive knowledge of a wide range of plant and latterly specialist skills as a piling supervisor. He began teaching in 2005 and delivers a number of courses and training for us – notably the NRSWA Street Works and specialist NVQs.
Duane Vincent
Duane has worked in the construction and rail industries since he left school, operating a variety of machines. Duane has been both a foreman and line manager in construction and first began teaching in 2004. He has considerable experience as a successful trainer and assessor ever since and delivers a wide variety of plant training courses & assessments.
Office Team
There is a team of 4 office staff: Helen, Anna & Jenny, headed up by Sarah. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and it’s our aim to make your whole experience, from booking, to attending & then receiving your qualification, as easy and enjoyable as possible.