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MCD Training Academy
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MCD Training Academy
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1 Reviews (last 12 months)
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Ranked In Education & Training
#13NPS Score
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Recommended: Unlikely
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Jeff M
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
22 Jun 2025, 16:33
McD Training Centre Is Failing Its Apprentices – Stay Away!
I started my millwright apprenticeship with McD Training Centre in 2023, and from day one, it was a disaster. The facilitators were not prepared to teach – in fact, they didn't seem to care at all. Most of the time, we had to teach ourselves. There was no proper structure, no learning support, and no guidance. It was like we were wasting time sitting in a classroom for no reason. The admin side was just as bad. When I arrived, my file wasn’t even ready. It felt like no one knew I was coming. How does a training center accept students and not have their paperwork in order? I was placed at a company for on-the-job training, and not ONCE did anyone from McD visit or follow up with me to check on my progress, my safety, or whether I was even being trained properly. I was completely left on my own. But the moment I was late with a payment, they were quick to threaten to deregister me. So where is the same energy when it comes to providing actual training and support? Now I have only 6 months left before I’m supposed to finish, and there's still no real progress. No trade test preparation, no proper support, nothing. This institution is playing with people’s futures. They’re quick to take your money, but give you nothing in return. I wouldn’t recommend McD Training Centre to anyone serious about their future. It’s been nothing but disappointment from start to finish.
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Jeff M
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
22 Jun 2025, 16:33
McD Training Centre Is Failing Its Apprentices – Stay Away!
I started my millwright apprenticeship with McD Training Centre in 2023, and from day one, it was a disaster. The facilitators were not prepared to teach – in fact, they didn't seem to care at all. Most of the time, we had to teach ourselves. There was no proper structure, no learning support, and no guidance. It was like we were wasting time sitting in a classroom for no reason. The admin side was just as bad. When I arrived, my file wasn’t even ready. It felt like no one knew I was coming. How does a training center accept students and not have their paperwork in order? I was placed at a company for on-the-job training, and not ONCE did anyone from McD visit or follow up with me to check on my progress, my safety, or whether I was even being trained properly. I was completely left on my own. But the moment I was late with a payment, they were quick to threaten to deregister me. So where is the same energy when it comes to providing actual training and support? Now I have only 6 months left before I’m supposed to finish, and there's still no real progress. No trade test preparation, no proper support, nothing. This institution is playing with people’s futures. They’re quick to take your money, but give you nothing in return. I wouldn’t recommend McD Training Centre to anyone serious about their future. It’s been nothing but disappointment from start to finish.
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Lee-Anne Natasha Courvoisier
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
23 Feb 2025, 05:56
Lack of Practical Training and Delayed Placement for Welding Program at MCD Training Academy.
As we approach the 7th month of what is supposed to be a 12-month course for year 1, we are deeply concerned about the lack of practical training and placement opportunities. Historically, in previous training and apprenticeship programs, including those undertaken by my husband and brother-in-law, the academy would already have vetted companies and secured placements for students as soon as their theory portion was completed. However, this has not been the case in our current situation, where the theory training was completed first, and only then was the search for businesses initiated. This has caused significant delays and is wasting precious months of my son's potential practical training time. Moreover, in past programs, when apprentices were not immediately placed with a business, they were still allowed to continue their training at the academy for the full duration of their course, receiving the necessary practical experience. Unfortunately, my son has been at home for the last four months with no opportunity to continue his practical training, severely affecting his educational progress. We were also informed by MCD Training Academy that, due to my son’s registration with merSETA, he is not allowed to seek alternative employment, as he is not permitted to receive a salary. This has put him in a difficult situation, as he is unable to support himself financially, placing additional strain on me, as I am a dialysis-dependent renal failure patient, and the burden of supporting him has become overwhelming. Given the ongoing delay in his training and the serious consequences on his education, financial independence, and career prospects, I urge anyone considering this program to proceed with extreme caution. The lack of practical training and placement arrangements is an unacceptable situation, and it is important that prospective students fully understand the potential risks and delays involved. I sincerely hope this issue will be addressed promptly, and look forward to a resolution.
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Lee-Anne Natasha Courvoisier
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
23 Feb 2025, 05:56
Lack of Practical Training and Delayed Placement for Welding Program at MCD Training Academy.
As we approach the 7th month of what is supposed to be a 12-month course for year 1, we are deeply concerned about the lack of practical training and placement opportunities. Historically, in previous training and apprenticeship programs, including those undertaken by my husband and brother-in-law, the academy would already have vetted companies and secured placements for students as soon as their theory portion was completed. However, this has not been the case in our current situation, where the theory training was completed first, and only then was the search for businesses initiated. This has caused significant delays and is wasting precious months of my son's potential practical training time. Moreover, in past programs, when apprentices were not immediately placed with a business, they were still allowed to continue their training at the academy for the full duration of their course, receiving the necessary practical experience. Unfortunately, my son has been at home for the last four months with no opportunity to continue his practical training, severely affecting his educational progress. We were also informed by MCD Training Academy that, due to my son’s registration with merSETA, he is not allowed to seek alternative employment, as he is not permitted to receive a salary. This has put him in a difficult situation, as he is unable to support himself financially, placing additional strain on me, as I am a dialysis-dependent renal failure patient, and the burden of supporting him has become overwhelming. Given the ongoing delay in his training and the serious consequences on his education, financial independence, and career prospects, I urge anyone considering this program to proceed with extreme caution. The lack of practical training and placement arrangements is an unacceptable situation, and it is important that prospective students fully understand the potential risks and delays involved. I sincerely hope this issue will be addressed promptly, and look forward to a resolution.
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