PAT Testing Training Birmingham – 1 Day Course With Certificate

This PAT testing course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD), a globally recognised standard trusted by employers, professional bodies, and academic institutions. Earning a CPD certificate adds real value to your career progression and professional achievements.

CPD-certified certificates are widely accepted by thousands of professional organisations and government regulators across the UK and internationally. Many employers seek candidates who hold CPD qualifications, so completing this PAT testing certification course can boost your employability and open doors in your industry.

Module 1: Understanding Portable Appliance Testing

• What is Portable Equipment? 
• Portable Appliance Testing: Definition and Importance
• What needs to be PAT Tested?
• The Associated Safety Risks of PAT Testing
• Duties of Employers, Manufacturers and Distributors

Module 2: Key Legislation and Legal Duties

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW 1974)
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Housing Act 2004 (England and Wales)
• Housing (Scotland) Act 2006
• Responsibilities of Users, Administrators and Test Operatives

Module 3: Basic Electrical Theory Revision

• The Basic Electrical Units & Quantities
• Multiples and Sub-multiples of Standard Electrical Unit
• Ohm’s Law: Relation between Voltage, Current and Resistance
• Resistance Calculation 
• Resistors in Parallel
• Resistors in Series

Module 4: PAT Testing Risk Assessment 

• Risk Assessment and its Importance 
• Who can become a PAT Tester?
• Expected Competence and Training: User, Duty Holder and Test Operative
• Performing PAT Testing Risk Assessment
• Identifying Hazards
• Establishing who is at Risk
• Assessing Risk Probability & Determining Action Plan
• Recording Risk Assessment
• Review and Update

Module 5: Mitigating and Controlling Risks

• The Hierarchy of Control
• Structure
• Eliminating Hazards
• Mitigating Risks
• Substitution
• Isolation
• Engineering Changes
• Administrative Checks
• PPEs
• Implementing the Hierarchy of Control
• Employee Awareness and Health & Safety Training 
• Understanding Best Safety Practices 
• Proper Use of PPE
• Wire & Cable Safety Protocols
• Handling Faulty Equipment
• Precautions while Testing Electrical Appliances
• Measures to Prevent Electrical Shocks
• Fire Safety
• Harsh Work Environment
• Risks Associated with Specific Equipment
• Emergency Principles
• Tips to Minimise Risk while Lending & Borrowing Equipment

Module 6: Equipment and Appliance Classification

• Portable Equipment
• Moveable Equipment 
• Hand-Held Equipment 
• Stationary Equipment 
• Appliances or Equipment for Building In
• Fixed Equipment
• Information Technology Equipment
• Extension Leads and RCD Extension Leads
• Multi-way Adaptors and RCD Adaptors
• Classes of Electrical Equipment 
• Class I
• Class II & II FE
• Class III

Module 7: Effective Maintenance of Portable Equipment

• Preparations Before Conducting PAT Test
• Stages of PAT Test
• The Inspection Process
• User Checks
• Formal Visual Inspections
• Manual Examination
• Combined Inspection and Test
• Failed Inspections and Tests
• In-service Tests
• Inspecting Fixed Equipment or Appliances
• Appliance Cable Sets
• Extension leads, multi-way adaptors and RCD adaptors
• Test Frequency
• Factors to be Considered with Regard to Frequency of PAT Testing
• Workplace PAT Testing Recommendations
• Repair & Replacement
• Testing after Repair
• Handling Damaged Equipment
• Labelling of Appliances

Module 8: Testing Internal Electrical Installation

• Essential and Optional Tests
• Wire Continuity Test
• Insulation Resistance Test
• Higher Limit of Insulation
• Polarity Test of Switch
• Earth Continuity Test
• Earth Electrode Resistance Test
• Substitute Leakage Test
• Load Test
• Flash Testing
• Test Certificate

Module 9: Instruments for Effective Inspection

• Key Features of PAT Testers
• PAT120
• PAT150 and PAT150R
• PAT410, PAT420 & PAT450
• PAT Tester Accessories
• PAT Testing Labels
• PAT Test Adapter
• PAT Register
• PAT Test Printer
• PAT Test Scanner

Module 10: Reporting and Record Keeping

• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
• Procedure of Documentation
• Maintenance Logs

This PAT testing course in Birmingham is ideal for:

• Facilities managers responsible for maintaining electrical appliance safety
• Maintenance technicians needing practical, hands-on PAT testing training
• Health and safety officers ensuring workplace compliance with UK regulations
• Beginners looking to gain essential skills in portable appliance testing
• Individuals aiming to broaden their knowledge in electrical safety and inspection
• Professionals seeking to enhance their qualifications and job prospects
• Companies wanting to reduce external PAT testing costs and stay compliant

Participants interested in working within the health and social care sector who may also benefit from the 15 Standards of the Care Certificate – Face-to-Face Training Course.

There are no formal academic requirements to enrol on this PAT testing training course. It is open to learners from all backgrounds who are looking to gain practical skills in portable appliance testing and become a certified PAT tester.

During this portable appliance testing training, your assessment will be based on both practical observation and a written multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ). While completing the hands-on PAT testing tasks, you will be supervised by an experienced trainer who will assess your ability to perform safe and accurate testing procedures.

To successfully complete the course, you must demonstrate your practical skills and pass the written test. 

Once you meet the course requirements, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate, recognised by professional bodies and regulators across the UK and internationally.

We strongly recommend completing this face-to-face PAT testing training to gain real experience and the confidence needed to work as a competent PAT tester.If you have any questions about the assessment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy

On successful completion of this PAT testing training course, you will be eligible to obtain a CPD-accredited PDF and Hardcopy certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy.