Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT)

Objectives
This course is designed to enable practising electricians to carry out portable appliance testing procedures in a safe and effective manner and within the legal requirements.

The delegate will take part in a training programme which provides an understanding of the legal requirements for the maintenance of electrical equipment, as well as the knowledge and practical skills to carry out and record the process.

The training will enable the person to:

1. State the legal requirements for the maintenance of electrical equipment.
2. Recognise the construction and classification of electrical equipment.
3. Determine the frequency of electrical inspection testing procedures, and record the findings accurately.
4. Consider different types of test equipment, and the merits of each.
5. Carry out the appliance testing procedure as specified.
6. Record the results to meet the legal requirements placed on the company.
7. Ensure an ongoing program is in place.

Requirements
This qualification is aimed at practising electricians involved in the inspection and testing of electrical equipment (e.g. portable appliances) and/or those involved in managing the process of it. Staff for a PAT project should be reliable and responsible individuals, who accept the importance of such testing in the workplace.
These qualifications are not approved for use by candidates under the age of 18.
A limited course, to enable responsible individuals, who do not meet the above standards, to carry out testing and inspection of purely portable appliances, is also available.