Level 2 PAT Testing Training Course - CPD AccreditedIET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (5th Edition)

We have over 20 years field experience of inspection and testing of electrical equipment - We can bring that experience to you.If you are considering Online Learning or DVD please refer to the note at the bottom of this page.

Relevant Legislation and Statutory Instruments.
Management and responsibilities.
Equipment classifications and construction.
SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) Equipment.
Basic electrical theory for PAT : Voltage - Resistance - Current - Power - Earthing - Insulation.
The safe use of adaptors and the thermal effects of overload.
Fuses and the importance of ratings
In-rush currents
Mains Filtering and Surge Protection
Units of Measurement and interpretation of results
Introducing a planned maintenance system.
User Checks.
Formal Visual Inspections.
The 'Essential' Electrical Tests.

One and Two Day Pat Testing Training Course available with 2 Years Ongoing Assistance if required - Duty Holder Training & Bespoke PAT Testing Starter Kits. We can come to YOUR Workplace

PRACTICAL Assessment

PRACTICAL: Formal Visual Inspection
PRACTICAL: Earth Bond Resistance Testing
PRACTICAL: Insulation Resistance Testing @500VDC and 250VDC
PRACTICAL: Combined Inspection & Electrical Testing of Extension Leads
PRACTICAL: Polarity Testing
PRACTICAL: Electrical Testing of Surge Protected Devices and Sensitive I.T Equipment.
PRACTICAL : Portable 30mA RCD Trip Time Test
PRACTICAL: Electrical Testing of Current Leakage
PRACTICAL: Demonstrate the ability to use technical discretion over pre set instrument parameters.

We deliver Workplace PAT Testing Courses across most of the UK to assist businesses with Compliance. We also work with Bridges into Work and ReACT in association with Careers Wales and the Welsh Government to offer work based skills which some Candidates could be eligible for Government funding.

Fully Funded Training

Please use diligence when sourcing training providers online you should be cautious of Online Courses and DVD's.

The Health and Safety Executive advise competence at two levels (Guidance Notes HSG107)

49) Combined inspection and testing requires a greater degree of competence (in terms of knowledge, training and experience) than for inspection alone, because appropriate electrical knowledge is needed to undertake the tests and interpret the test results. However, it can often be carried out by a competent employee.

50) People testing portable electrical equipment should be appropriately trained.

It is the employer’s duty to make sure that they are competent for the work they are to carry out.

Level 1: requires no interpretation of results and limited to simple Pass/fail test instrument. (Simple Pass/fail instruments may fail some appliances unnecessarily where higher earth readings are present by design or mains filtered)

Level 2: requires the user to have the ability 'competence' to interpret test results by using a machine that displays individual results.

We provide sufficient, accredited training at Level 2 so that a Duty Holder is able to make informed decisions on frequencies for inspecting and testing their workplace electrical appliances in accordance with HSE Guidance and the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.