Online PAT Testing Course

Description

This online PAT Testing course is aimed at beginners who are hoping to enter the electrical industry and gain knowledge on in-service inspection and testing. Those who are responsible for the maintenance of electrical equipment in the workplace would benefit from this course as it would allow them to PAT test electrical appliances in-house. The law states that employers must ensure portable electrics are maintained to prevent any potential hazards – the HSE recommends PAT Testing as a way to maintain this equipment.

For more practical, hands-on experience, we have in-person PAT Testing courses for those who already have electrical experience and basic knowledge, and for beginners.

What you will learn

This online course covers the requirements stated in the 5th Edition of the Code Of Practice – this has been extensively updated and includes requirements for managing and carrying out the in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Candidates will understand these requirements, be aware of legal requirements for the maintenance of electrical equipment, understand the scope and requirements for maintenance, be able to identify the classification of equipment and become familiar with the requirements of PAT Testing for users and formal visual inspection.

This online PAT Testing course specifically covers:

Introduction to PAT Testing
Definitions used
Legal requirements
Equipment scope and need for maintenance
Training and competence
Equipment classifications
User checks
Formal visual inspection
Test instruments
Electrical tests
The frequency of PAT Testing
Reporting and record-keeping
New and third-party equipment
Appendix 1 – British Standards
Appendix 2 – IP and IK Codes
Appendix 3 – Changes to electrical safety terminology and classification
Appendix 4 – Model forms
Appendix 5 – Resistances of flexible cables
Appendix 6 – User checks and formal visual inspection
Appendix 7 – Equipment racks and bays
Appendix 8 – Electrical units and calculations relating to PAT testing of electrical equipment
Appendix 9 – Example risk assessments