Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Objectives
Candidates will be able to carry out electrical work to comply with the requirements of the Electricity at Work Act 1990. They will also be able to demonstrate that they can undertake simple wiring tasks and test that the work is safe to put back into service.

Duration
1 day.

Who Should Attend
Engineers without qualification who wish to learn how to test portable electrical appliances.

Course Content
- Electrical Safety
- Regulations role and responsibilities
- Insulation and earthing
- Classification of appliances
- Preliminary Inspection, test precautions
- Using a Portable Appliance Tester
- Essential tests
- Optional tests
- Labeling tests
- Reporting and recording results
- Implementing a test programme
- Practical Assessment
- Assessment – practical and theory exam.

Outcomes
Trainer Certificate Achievement and progression onto level 3 Electro Technical NVQs or Diploma qualifications.

Delegate Preparation
Revision notes (where relevant).