PAT Testing Training Course
Portable Appliance Testing Course (PAT 001)
Portable Appliance Testing is an electrical safety test that is carried out on all electrical appliances with a plug. Hardwired electrical items do not require PAT testing as they are not portable and do not have a plug.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 places a legal responsibility on employers, organisations, schools, landlords, charities and the self-employed to take reasonable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of portable electrical equipment. This means all portable appliances at your place of work have to be regularly tested to ensure they are safe to use.
Our entry level PAT testing course seeks to provide staff who may be required to conduct portable appliance testing in-house within the company with the knowledge and skills to safely conduct inspections. Our course follows the IET Code of Practice (currently 5th edition).
Learning Outcomes
- Module 1: Introduction to PAT Testing
- Module 2: Legal requirements regarding PAT Testing
- Module 3: How electrical dangers arise
- Module 4: Types and classes of appliances
- Module 5: Frequency of inspection and testing
- Module 6: Conducting a visual inspection
- Module 7: Conducting an electrical test
- Module 8: Inspection records and labeling
- Module 9: Calibration and support for PAT testing
Course Details
- Delivery Method: Theory and practical training (course duration 6/7 hours)
- Prerequisite: None, although knowledge of electrical inspections helpful
- Awarding Body: APF Safety Services Ltd
- Assessment: Multiple-choice test paper and practical skills assessment
- Certification: Certificate of Competance will be issued upon successful completion of assessment
Course Options
- Option 1: Up to 2 Delegates (course duration 6 hours)
- Option 2: Up to 4 Delegates (course duration 6 hours)
- Option 3: Up to 6 Delegates (course duration 7 hours)
Request a Course Quotation
To enable us to provide you a quotation, please provide the following information:
- Which course option you require (1,2 or 3)
- Your postcode/location for on-site training
- Complete and submit our “get in touch” form below or email admin@apfsafetyservices.co.uk
- Or you can call us on 01760 751093 to speak with a member of the team
APF Safety Services provides “after care support” to all course delegates upon completion of the course. All delegates will have access to the trainer to support their role in conducting PAT Testing within their organisation.