Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Short course
In Manchester
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Manchester
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Duration
1 Day
This course provides an introduction to the principles of, and the requirements for, the testing of portable tools and appliances to comply with the 1989 Electricity at Work Regulations and Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Code of Practice. Suitable for: Facilities managers, assistant facilities managers and accommodation management personnel who have responsibility for portable and semi-portable electrical tools and appliances
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Course programme
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Course aims
Delegates will obtain an understanding of why PAT testing is necessary and be able to demonstrate safely and accurately all aspects of electrical test and run procedures.
This course provides an introduction to the principles of, and the requirements for, the testing of portable tools and appliances to comply with the 1989 Electricity at Work Regulations and Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE) Code of Practice.
It is intended for facilities managers, assistant facilities managers and accommodation management personnel who have responsibility for portable and semi-portable electrical tools and appliances.
The course includes a practical session where delegates are given the opportunity to carry out electrical safety tests on portable appliances. It covers the safe use of PAT equipment including Clare A252, A255, B255 and Seaward Supernova.
Course Agenda
- Knowledge and evaluation
- Cables and plugs
- Power generation
- RCD operator protection
- Classification of equipment
- Non-standard PAT Testing
- Portable Appliance Testing
Certification
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)