Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Course Objectives

To provide candidates with the understanding & confidence in the use of Portable Appliance Testers, recording data and the use of associated equipment.

Course Content

● Current Electrical & Local Legislation.

● Electrical terminology and the principles of electricity.

● Classes of Appliance.

● Appliance cord sets and IEC leads.

● 110v Testing principals.

● Visual and combined testing.

● Using different Portable Appliance Testers and interpreting the data.

● Recording and Labelling.

● Testing Frequency.

●  Information on different PAT machines.

Who should attend - Any person required to test electrical items to prove their electrical safety.

Assessment - Candidates will complete a number of practical exercises throughout the day and complete a multiple choice examination at the end of the course.

Please note: All our courses are delivered in English. All delegates must have a good understanding of written and spoken English to attend this course.

A Certificate of Training will be awarded to each successful candidate.

NOTE: Candidates do not need any previous electrical experience.

2021 Course dates: 25th January, 25th March, 25th June, 24th September, 25th November 2021

Duration 9am - 3.00pm approx  Tea and coffee supplied (Candidates need to bring Lunch)

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