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Our onsite PAT testing courses allows us to tailor the course content to meet your own particular requirements and also offer practical advice specific to your workplace. We bring everything needed for the course, including sample test equipment. However, we can often make the course more relevant by demonstrating the testing using your own equipment. Our trainers have a wide knowledge of most test instruments and can demonstrate various types and offer unbiased advice on the most suitable for your requirements. If you already have your own test equipment, we can use this for the training. We advise on a maximum class size of 8 people, to ensure that all students receive ample one to one training time. As well as being convenient, in-house training often works out the best value option if you have a number of people to train.
PAT Competent Person Course
This course is suitable for all companies and organisations looking to carry out PAT testing in-house. We make the training as practical as possible with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Accredited by the CPD Certification Service, delegates will receive a certificate of competence upon completing a practical assessment, where they will need to demonstrate their ability to inspect and test a variety of electrical appliances. No prior electrical experience or qualifications are required to attend this course.
What You Will Learn
Here's a breakdown of the key areas of learning that the course covers, ensuring that by the end, each participant is well-equipped to undertake PAT testing in their respective workplaces.
- Electrical Safety Fundamentals: Gain an understanding of basic electrical safety principles. Learn about the importance of maintaining safe electrical appliances and the role of PAT in workplace safety.
- Appliance Identification: Learn how to identify and categorise different types of electrical appliances. Understand the differences between Class I, Class II, and other types of appliances, and the specific testing requirements for each.
- Visual Inspections and Electrical Tests: Acquire skills to conduct thorough visual inspections, identifying potential safety issues such as damaged cables and faulty plugs. Learn how to perform electrical tests, including earth continuity, insulation resistance, and functionality checks, using PAT testing equipment.
- Record Keeping and Compliance: Understand the importance of documentation, managing testing records, and adhering to safety regulations.
- Practical Application: During the course, participants will engage in hands-on PAT testing, tailored to reflect the types of equipment they are most likely to encounter in their workplace. If your organisation already has PAT testing equipment, we will train your team on how to effectively use it. Alternatively, we provide necessary equipment for training. This approach ensures the skills learned are directly applicable and relevant to your specific work environment.
Following the Course
Upon completing this onsite Competent Person PAT course, participants will be fully equipped to conduct PAT testing within the workplace, armed with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Additionally, we provide ongoing technical assistance following the training, ensuring that participants have the support they need to apply their new skills effectively and confidently in maintaining electrical safety standards in their organisation.
City & Guilds PAT Qualification
We can also run an onsite PAT course offering the City & Guilds 2377-77 qualification, widely recognised for those conducting Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). While there is no legal requirement for this qualification, we recommend having this qualification if you are looking to offer PAT testing as a service to other companies. The course is run over two days to cover the City & Guilds syllabus and includes both a practical assessment and a formal examination. While there are no formal entry requirements, a solid grasp of basic electrical principles is advisable to ensure participants fully benefit from and effectively engage with the course material.
Course Features
This course is structured in line with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment to cover the City & Guilds syllabus.
- Accredited Qualification: Upon successful completion, participants receive the City & Guilds 2377-77 level 3 qualification.
- Practical Assessment and Exam: The course culminates in a practical assessment and a multiple-choice exam, designed to test the comprehensive knowledge and skills acquired during the training. To successfully achieve the City & Guilds 2377-77 qualification, participants must demonstrate proficiency in PAT testing techniques and pass the exam with a minimum score of 80%. This rigorous assessment ensures that all qualified individuals meet the high standards expected in PAT testing.
- Exam Preparation: The course features mock exam sessions aimed at thoroughly preparing participants for the City & Guilds exam. These sessions, conducted as part of the training, are structured to enhance the participants' confidence and familiarise them with the exam's format and question styles.
- Record Keeping and Compliance: Understand the importance of documentation, managing testing records, and adhering to safety regulations.
- Experienced Instructors: Our instructors are not only experts in PAT testing but also have extensive experience in teaching the City & Guilds PAT qualification.
Requirements
For the City & Guilds 2377-77 Onsite PAT Course, attendees need to be at least 18 years of age and ideally possess a good understanding of basic electrical principles for optimal benefit from the training. While no formal prerequisites are necessary, this foundational knowledge aids in comprehending the course content more effectively. The exam venue requires a quiet, distraction-free environment with adequately spaced workstations, ensuring a suitable setting for the exam. We provide all necessary equipment for the course, including laptops for the exam and a variety of testing instruments.
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If you have any questions or need a quotation for onsite PAT training, please contact us. We're ready to discuss how we can meet your specific training requirements.