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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Duration
One Day
Target Group
It is recommended that companies who use portable electrical appliances should elect to train at least one member of staff to test appliances on a regular basis. Although there are no pre-entry qualifications required it is important to select suitable candidates who can demonstrate an understanding of basic electricity and are willing and able to develop competency with training and subsequent vocational experience. People wishing to start their own business as a PAT Tester, or Electricians who wish to offer this as an additional service, will also gain from this course.
Aims
The aim of the training is to provide candidates with the necessary information and instruction in the safe use of Portable Appliance Testers.
Objectives
At the end of the instruction the candidates will be able to:
- Demonstrate their ability to correctly PAT test defferent types equipment and record the results of these tests in adherance with current regulation
- Complete a questionnaire to the required standard
- Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the hazards affecting the PAT tester and the use of the PAT tester
Course Content
Includes:
- Health & Safety legislation & regulations. Limitations and Frequency of PAT Testing, Class of Appliances, Safety Risks & Typical Faults, User Checks, Formal Visual Inspection,s Plug Checks & Fuse Ratings, Combined Inspection & Testing, Earth Bond Continuity Tests, Insulation Resistance Tests, Load Testing, Result Recording and Maintenance of Records.
- Multi choice test paper
Safety Requirements
As the instruction may be carried out on site, we will, of course adhere to the client’s site regulations and requirements.
PPE must be worn at all times throughout the practical element of the instruction.
Please contact us for further details on this or any other training course.
This course is carried out in association with an IPAF approved training centre.
