PAT Testing Course

Description

The Portable Appliance Testing course or PAT testing course as it is more commonly known is one of our most popular courses as it does not require you to have any formal previous qualifications and once completed, will enable you to offer your services. 

In the commercial setting, the law places a responsibility on all employers to ensure that the electrical equipment to be used by their staff and the public, should be fit for purpose and safe for use. Hence, all portable appliances have to be regularly checked and maintained by a competent person. 

Although there are no formal requirements, it would be advantageous if you have a basic knowledge of electrical installation and its terminology. If you are a complete novice to the industry, we offer a 3-day option which is designed for complete beginners. The first day will cover all the basics and electrical terminology required to enable you to successfully complete the course.

Course Code

C&G 2377-77 PAT testing course

Course Content

The course will run over 2 days and will be classroom based. 

During these sessions you will cover the statutory and non-statutory requirements, the electrical units, how each class equipment is constructed, both the theory and practical elements of the inspecting and testing and completion of the necessary documentation.

Delivery

The course will run over 3 days which we deliver both during the week and over the weekends.

Exams & Assessments

Learners will be expected to complete the following assessment at the end of the course:

Short Practical Assessment 

The Final Exam

At the end of your training in centre you will be required to complete a log book of evidence showing when skills have been implemented in a working environment.

Timetable

There are two delivery options for this course: 

WEEKENDS

This course is delivered over three Saturdays from 9.30am – 4.30pm with a break for lunch. 

WEEKDAYS

This course in delivered from Monday through Wednesday from 9.30am – 4.30pm with a break for lunch. 

Available Start Dates

24.07.23 – Mon & Tuesday 

25.09.23 – Mon & Tuesday 

27.11.23 – Mon & Tuesday 

29.01.24 – Mon & Tuesday

25.03.24 – Mon & Tuesday

27.05.24 – Mon & Tuesday 

29.07.24 – Mon & Tuesday

Reading Materials

You will require the Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (5th Edition) - ISBN 978-1785619663

This can be purchased here

Course Fees

The cost of this course is now £329.17 plus VAT.

Paying for Your Course

Most courses can be booked by paying a deposit with the full balance due 28 days before the course start date. 

We also have flexible payment options so you can spread the cost of the course over a number of months - interest free.

For more information on our payment plans please visit: www.optima-ect.com/request-a-payment-plan 

Flexible Payment Options

As an independent training provider we are flexible as to how you pay.

If you would like to discuss our flexible payment options or if you have any questions, please click the Request a Payment Plan button below and one of our dedicated course advisors will be happy to assist with your enquiry and answer any questions that you may have. You can also chat with us on WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most questions can be answered by visiting our frequently asked questions page 

https://www.optima-ect.com/faqs 

Learners Handbook

Our learners handbook can be viewed by clinking the following link. Here you will be able to find all of the information you require as a leaner and new starter with us.

https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=MTA107143

This course is delivered from both our London and Midlands centres

We will be preparing you for the examination(s) that will take place on day 2 or 3 depending on the course you choose. You will be working through the course book and be provided with the necessary work pack, notes and past paper questions, as well as a timed mock test to fully prepare you for both the practical and theory exams. 

The final exam will be conducted as an open book, multiple choice computer based exam. The timed allowed and the number of questions will depend upon which of the above award you take, but on average you will face between 40-50 questions and be given 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes to complete.

£395.00
Only 6 available

The Portable Appliance Testing course or PAT testing course as it is more commonly known is one of our most popular courses as it does not require you to have any formal previous qualifications and once completed, will enable you to offer your services.

In the commercial setting, the law places a responsibility on all employers to ensure that the electrical equipment to be used by their staff and the public, should be fit for purpose and safe for use. Hence, all portable appliances have to be regularly checked and maintained by a competent person.