Part time PAT Testing

Course

In Tonbridge

£ 130 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Tonbridge

If someone mentioned PAT testing, would you know what it meant? Well, if your answer is yes then City & Guilds have a qualification that will inspect and test you to the highest standards. The Certificate Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment is a qualification based on the IEEs Code of Practice for in-service inspection and testing electrical.

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Location

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Tonbridge (Kent)
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Brook Street, TN9 2PW

Start date

On request

About this course

You should have practical experience of electrical installation work and be qualified.

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PAT Testing
If someone mentioned PAT testing, would you know what it meant? Well, if your answer is yes then City & Guilds have a qualification that will inspect and test you to the highest standards. The Certificate Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment is a qualification based on the IEEs Code of Practice for in-service inspection and testing electrical equipment. This qualification is aimed at practising electricians involved in the inspection and testing of electrical equipment (e.g. portable appliances).

Course Content:
There are 5 outcomes to this unit, which the candidate will be able to demonstrate Knowledge of:

  • Equipment Construction
  • Inspection
  • Combined inspection and testing
  • The use of instruments and recording of data
  • Equipment
    • Equipment Construction
    • 1. State the different types of equipment, together with their form of construction and classification marks 2. Identify how electric shock can occur through lack of basic protection or inadequate fault protection 3. State how equipment construction provides protection against electric shock 4. State the effect of equipment flexible leads and cord sets resistance on disconnection times under earth fault conditions 5. State the need for RCD protection for certain items of equipment
    • Inspection
    • 1.State essential initial frequencies for a.User checks b.Formal visual inspection/examination c.Combined inspection/examination and testing 2.Identify items that the user should be competent to inspect 3.Describe what needs to be considered when carrying out a formal visual inspection with regard to: a.Suitability of equipment for the environment b.Good housekeeping c.Suitability of equipment for intended use d.Requirements for switching of equipment and disconnection of supplies e.Condition of equipment and connecting cable or cord
    • Combined inspection and testing
    • 1. List the factors to be taken into account when conducting visual inspection/examination of equipment 2. State the purpose of the following tests: a. Earth continuity (earth bonding), including circumstances which would require the use of a purpose-built continuity tester b. Insulation resistance and earth leakage/touch current measurement including circumstances which would require use of a purpose-built insulation resistance tester c. Substitute/alternative leakage measurement d. Operation/load checking e. Polarity f. Where an extension lead incorporates an RCD, an electrical test should be carried out to confirm correct operation of the device g. Microwave ovens should be checked for leakage levels at appropriate intervals 3. State which tests should be carried out 4. Describe the various types of instruments that may be used for testing electrical equipment
    • The use of instruments and recording of data
    • 1. State the minimum and maximum acceptable conductor and insulation resistances, together with leakage and touch currents 2. State the information to be recorded on an identification label 3. Recognise deteriorating equipment by interpretation of test results
    • Equipment
    • 1. State the requirements for procedures to deal with damaged and faulty equipment 2. State particular considerations for appliance coupler and cord sets 3. State recommended testing procedures for microwave ovens 4. Identify particular considerations for information technology (IT) equipment having high protective conductor currents and associated testing limitations 5. State requirements for appliance flexible cables and cords and their overcurrent protection by the two standard sizes of plug fuse 6. State tests that may be required following equipment repair

      Entry Requirements:
      You should have practical experience of electrical installation work and be qualified.

      Entry Process:
      Pre Interview, previous electrical knowledge required.

      Assessment:
      This course is assessed through an online City & Guilds exam.

      Progression Routes:
      The qualification provide knowledge and practical skills related to the following qualifications, which candidates may progress to:
    • Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (2330)
    • Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services (2356)
    • Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671 2008 (2382-10 and 2382-20)
    • Level 3 Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2391-10)
    • Level 3 Certificate in Design, Erection and Verification of Electrical Installations (2391-20)(formerly 2400)
    • Level 2 Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification (2392-10)
    • Level 3 Certificate in Building Regulations for Electrical installations in Dwellings (2393)



    Career Options:

    • Electrician
    • Site Surveyor


    • Fees

      Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
      09/10 : Tuition : £0.00 : £0.00 : £130.00
      09/10 : Material
      09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £80.00 : £80.00
      09/10 : Trips
      09/10 : Kit
      Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

      Sessions

      Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
      09/10 : PT : Further Education : 24/8/2009 : 25/8/2009 : : N/A : N/A

    Part time PAT Testing

    £ 130 + VAT