Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

This practical one day PAT training course equips delegates with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to carry out the inspection and testing of portable appliances to meet legal requirements. It’s ideal for anyone looking to carry out the in-house testing within their organisation.

This course is for any electrical & competent non electrical personnel who will be required to perform safety checks of portable equipment as part of their duties and wish to learn the correct procedure in accordance with the IET 4th edition Code Of Practice.

This course ensures that personnel can safely undertake electrical safety testing of portable appliances in their workplace using the correct test meter procedures. It promotes an understanding of the risks involved with portable electrical equipment and precautions required when carrying out testing.

The course is practically focused with delegates getting hands-on experience with the equipment.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to types of portable appliances and hazards
Module 2: IET 4th Edition code of practice for in service inspection & testing
Module 3: UK electricity at work regulations 1989
Module 4: Classes of systems
Module 5: Importance of visual checks
Module 6: Test procedures and intervals
Module 7: Practical Session: Testing of portable appliances including IT equipment and extension leads
Module 8: Labelling of appliances