PAT - Portable Appliance Testing

Academy for Health & Fitness

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Boost your career prospects with the PAT - Portable Appliance Testing course today.

This PAT - Portable Appliance Testing course is designed to provide essential insights and valuable knowledge to support your career growth or personal development. With engaging content and easy-to-follow materials, you can learn with confidence at your own pace.

With this PAT - Portable Appliance Testing course certification, you will be better prepared to take on responsibilities related to equipment safety, inspection, and compliance. The knowledge gained will enable you to carry out testing processes, maintain accurate records, and support safe working environments, helping you build a strong foundation for roles in maintenance, facilities management, and safety compliance.

The Course Curriculum of Course Curriculum

Here is the curriculum breakdown of the course:

Module 01: Introduction to Portable Appliance Testing

This module covers the following topics:

• What is a Portable Electrical Appliance?
• What are the risks?
• Understanding shock risk
• A little about risk assessment
• In-Service Inspection and Testing Procedures
• Updated CE and UKCA Marking Regulations
• Setting Up for Appliance Testing

Module 02: Relevant Statutory Provisions for Portable Appliance Testing

This module covers the following topics:

• Legislation
• Who is responsible for Portable Appliance Testing?
• The long-term safety of appliances
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA)
• The Management of the Health and Safety at Work Act Regulations 1999
• The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EWR)
• Legal measures

Module 03: Risk Assessment

This module covers the following topics:

• What you need to know about risk assessments
• What is a risk assessment?
• Factors to consider during a risk assessment
• Performing a risk assessment
• Who should perform a risk assessment?
• Operatives’ obligations during risk assessments
• Risk Assessment during Portable Appliance Testing
• The Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
• Issues when planning Portable Appliance Testings

Module 04: Reducing and Controlling Risks

This module covers the following topics:

• Reducing risks: fire safety
• What must you do to ensure fire safety?
• Performing the fire safety risk assessment
• Itemised process of fire safety risk assessment
• Emergency procedures
• What Should Be Included in Your Emergency Procedures?

Module 05: Electrical Units and Appliance Classification

This module covers the following topics:

• Electrical Units
• Appliance Classification

Module 06: Initial Visual Examination

This module covers the following topics:

• The Choice and Different Kinds of Equipment
• Inspecting Equipment
• General Things to Look for During a Visual Inspection
• Inspecting the Equipment
• Formal Visual Inspection

Module 07: Instruments for Testing and Equipment Inspection

This module covers the following topics:

• Testing Instruments
• Frequency of In-service Inspection and Testing

Module 08: Electrical Installation Testing

This module covers the following topics:

• The Protective Conductor Continuity Test
• The Insulation Resistance Test
• Protective Conductor and Touch Current Measurements
• Ring Final Circuit Test
• Polarity Test
• Earth Electrode Testing
• Prospective Fault Current Test
• Functional Checks
• Substitute Leakage Test
• Load Test
• Flash Testing

Module 09: Safety Precautions in Electrical Testing

This module covers the following topics:

• Correct Selection of Protective Devices
• Test Equipment
• Electric Shock
• Testing Transformers
• Testing a 3 Phase Induction device

Module 10: Reporting and Record-keeping

This module covers the following topics:

• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
• Documentation
• Labelling
• Damaged or Faulty Equipment
• User Responsibility
• Summary

Assessment Process

Once you have completed all the modules in the course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback afterwards.

Is This Course Right for You?

Anyone interested in learning more about this subject should take this course. This will help you grasp the basic concepts as well as develop a thorough understanding of the subject.

All are welcome to take this course. There are no prerequisites for enrolment, and you can access the course materials from any location in the world.

The programme does not require any prior knowledge; everyone may participate! This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning from anywhere in the world.

Every student must be over the age of 16 and have a passion for learning and literacy.

This 100% online course can be accessed from any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This course allows you to study at your own speed and grow a quality skillset.

The Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) course is essential information to have and would be beneficial in a variety of career fields, including:

• PAT Tester – £20,000 to £35,000 per year
• Electrical Technician – £25,000 to £38,000 per year
• Maintenance Engineer – £28,000 to £45,000 per year
• Facilities Technician – £24,000 to £36,000 per year