Portable Appliance Testing PAT training course

A 2 day training course for practicing electricians who complete testing of electrical equipment/portable appliances, or who are involved in the management of such safety inspections.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Greater understanding and compliance with legislation.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Compliance with legislation.
• Better documentation, communication and enforcement of safe working procedures.

What you will learn

• Requirements of statutory regulation/legislation.
• Class I, II and III appliances.
• Fuse rating and visual inspection of cables and connections.
• Testing of appliances, Earth Bonding, Insulation Resistance, Earth Leakage.
• Labelling and retention of records.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• This course incorporates assessment and certification under the City and Guilds 2377-22 scheme; the Level 3 Certificate for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

How is this training delivered?

• The City and Guilds qualifications is assessed in practical exercises and via written tests/an online exam.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners can bring with them any materials used by their own employer, copies of risk assessments or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.
• Learners should bring safety boots and safety glasses.