PAT Testing Training London – 1 Day | Face-to Face Course

This PAT testing course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions; thus, a certificate from the CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement.

CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means that by doing the PAT testing certification course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.

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 Regards 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 test course London is ideal for individuals who are responsible for the maintenance and safety of electrical appliances in the workplace, such as —
• facilities managers,
• maintenance technicians, and
• health and safety officers.
• It is also beneficial for a beginner or anyone looking to expand their skills and knowledge in electrical appliance testing.
• This course is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their professional skills or for companies seeking to ensure the safety and compliance of their workplace equipment.

Participants willing to acquire new skills to work in the health and social care sector can also opt for this 15 standards of the care certificate—Face-to-Face Training Course.

There are no academic entry requirements for this popular pat testing training course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.

In this portable appliance testing course, you will be assessed through observation and assessments. That means during the practical training, you will be observed by the supervisor/trainer. Upon successful demonstration of PAT testing following the guidance, you will be awarded a CPD-accredited certificate that is accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

We recommend you complete our face-to-face PAT training first to gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding. This practical approach will enhance your skills and confidence.

If you have any more queries, 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.