PAT Testing

We offer Portable Appliance Training at our workshop and trainees will be given the opportunity to be involved with an interactive learning programme with lots of hands-on practical experience. Furthermore, this course is based on real-world experience and delivered in a professional manner. Training is delivered on a one to one basis, to ensure that trainees can learn at a pace that is tailored to meet individual’s needs and learning pace.

Objectives

1. Background
   1. The legal requirements
   2. What exactly does the law require?
   3. What should be tested, and how often?
   4. Who is responsible for the testing?
2. Electrical Appliances
   1. What types of equipment do we have to test?
   2. Class 1 and Class 2 appliances
   3. How to carry out a simple examination
   4. Checking plugs, cables and fuses Examination,
3. Inspection and Testing
   1. Demonstration and hands-on practical work
   2. Testing a variety of different appliances
   3. Important notes of safety
   4. Avoiding damage to equipment under test
4. Inspection and Testing
   1. More practical and demonstrations
   2. Testing ICT equipment