Objective:

Electrical equipment is present in virtually all workplaces, and that includes portable appliances. Managers and responsible persons in low risk environments have a duty to carry out visual and pre-use checks on equipment.

This PAT testing course will familiarise you with the task of portable appliance testing and ways you can help minimise the risk of electrocution, electric shock, and electrically-initiated fires in the workplace. You will learn about the basics of PAT so you're able to offer your support and ensure electrical equipment does not put people's health and safety at risk while at work.

By the end of the course the participants will be able to:

• Describe the main systems used on portable electrical equipment.
• Define transportable/portable equipment and various classes of appliance.
• Demonstrate the practicable use of portable appliance testers and interpret these test results.
• State the safety procedures followed when testing portable equipment.
• Explain and demonstrate the use of test codes for PAT testers and test levels.

Qualification gained:

Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) 2377-77

Location(s)

Workington, Carlisle, Furness

Accredited

Yes