Management of and Inspection/Testing of Electrical Equip

Course Team Leader: Hall, Natalie

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Construction

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: A basic understanding of electrical terminology and simple circuit theory is required, as it is a level 3 qualification.
Course tutor will confirm suitability in absence of knowledge.

GCSE or equivalent in English.

Study Hours: 15
Nº of Weeks:1

Additional Enrolment Info: Complete and return booking form to Leicester College.

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: 2381 16th Edition Wiring Regulations (course code A2233) may be suitable if you hold a level 2 electrical qualification.

Careers Progression: Enables candidates to competently carry out Portable Appliance Testing of equipment, and to be able to manage the PAT system.

Course Description:
The PAT course is designed around 2 aspects of the Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, which are:
•The Management of the PAT system (100)
•Practical Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (200)

Description Breakdown:
Based on the two key aspects, the course will enable participants to:

Management of maintaining portable appliances:
•The legal requirements
•Understanding basic definitions
•Types of electrical equipment
•Duty holders and their responsibilities
•Procedural requirements for testing
•Data and documentation requirements
•Interpreting recorded results

The practical element of inspecting and testing electrical equipment:
•Classes and types of equipment
•Frequency of tests and its assessment
•Assessing environment, housekeeping, disconnection, equipment condition.
•Instrument: use/settings/assessing values
•Procedural requirements surrounding testing
•Types of tests & test procedures

Assessments include:
A practical assessment on the procedures for PAT.
The C&G2377-100 Management M/C test paper (online GOLA examination)
The C&G2377-200 Inspection & Testing M/C paper (online GOLA examination)

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 50

Trips Residentials: n/a

Qualification: C&G 2377 Portable Appliance Testing (100) and Mana

Tuition Fees: 125
Material Fees: 35
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 80
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 240

Additional Costs Total: 0