Portable Appliance Testing
Short course
In Redruth, Bristol and Plymouth
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Advanced
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Duration
1 Day
On completion of training, delegates will: Understand the relevant sections of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and other relevant. information relating to portable equipment and appliance testing. Be able to use a portable test station and determine whether items are safe to use. Understand how to record results and keep records. Suitable for: It is suggested that those companies who use portable electrical appliances should elect to train at least one member of staff to test appliances on a regular basis. Although there are no pre-entry. qualifications required it is important to select suitable candidates who can demonstrate an. understanding of basic electricity and are willing and able to develop competency with support training and subsequent vocational experience.
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Subjects
- Portable appliance testing
- SSG Certificate
Teachers and trainers (1)
Keith Brown
Tutor
Course programme
Portable Appliance Testing
HSE guidance requires that a competent person test all portable electrical appliances and tools on a regular basis in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, the risks associated with usage and the likelihood of damage.
Many organisations find it cost effective to provide a member of staff with the competence to carry out these tests. This one-day course provides both theoretical information and practical training in the use of test equipment and the testing process for portable applicances.
On completion of training, delegates will:
- Understand the relevant sections of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Be able to use a portable test station and determine whether items are safe to use
- Understnad how to record results and maintain records.
Course Fees
Open Courses - Courses are delivered throughout the year at our regional training centres. The cost per delegate is £185.00 plus VAT.
Private Courses - If you have 6 or more delegates a private course at a venue of your choice may be a more suitable and cost effective option.
Portable Appliance Testing