Note: Participants on the PAT TESTING course must have Advanced/Fluent English Level. Over 18 years of age.

Training Aim:

• Legal requirements for Portable Appliance Testing to comply with all current Health & Safety legislation;
• Electrical risks involved and what is involved in carrying out the practical inspection and testing of electrical equipment;
• Administrative responsibilities for the maintenance of electrical equipment. 
  

Course Content

• What is PAT Testing? 
• Code of Practice 
• Why Test? 
• Legislation - an overview of Statutory Instrument 299 of 2007 & its requirements of employers and organisations. 
• Who can carry out PAT Testing? 
• What is a competent person? 
• Duty of Care 
• Initial Safety Checks 
• Equipment Classification 
• Good Housekeeping & Visual Inspections 
• Earth Bond Test 
• Insulation Test 
• Functional Test 
• Polar Test (Leads)