Portable Appliance Testing of Electrical Equipment

PAT Testing

A comprehensive two-day course on the requirements for
electrical equipment maintenance and 'PAT' Testing

Each year around 1,000 accidents are
reported to the HSE because of electric shocks
or burns at work. All employers have a legal
duty to ensure that portable appliances
are inspected and tested regularly.

What you will learn
The course provides:
* An understanding of what PAT testing is
and how to do it competently
* A comprehensive overview of the essential
requirements for inspection, testing and
maintenance of portable appliances
* An assessment leading to a certificate of
competence for successful candidates

The course
* Legal requirements, approved codes of
practice and guidance for "PAT testing"
* Inspection and test procedures
* Selection and use of test equipment
* Hands on electrical testing
* Recording of information
* Guidance on maintenance regimes
The course and assessment provide a good
balance of theory questions and hands-on
practical tasks based on typical testing
situations.

Who should attend?
The course has been designed to provide those
attending with the necessary skills and
knowledge to carry out PAT testing in the
workplace. It is suitable for those who wish to
carry out PAT testing in their own workplace, or
who wish to carry out PAT testing for others.