PAT Testing CPD Course

This course is designed for people who work with PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) equipment. You will consider what is meant by hazard and risk and explore what electricity is and the associated hazards and effects on the body. Students will look at the different types of legislation relating to electrical appliances and equipment.

This course will introduce you to PAT Testing and the safety aspects, risks and other factors that should be considered when selecting suitable portable electrical appliances and equipment. In our PAT Testing course you will consider the requirements for employee-owned and hired portable electrical appliances and equipment.

Our PAT testing course will introduce you to the electrical hazards that can result in fire, explosions, electrocutions and electric shock and the requirements for reporting and recording incidents internally and externally.

You will also be brought up to date with the different types of legislation relating to electrical appliances and equipment

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

• Fully CPD registered
• Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
• Fully printed certificate posted next day
• Covers all required legislation and practices
• Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units Covered

• Unit 1 – Introduction to PAT Testing – In our first unit of our PAT Testing course we will be introduced to portable appliance testing (PAT) and learn about what it is and what it includes. We will also be looking at what is meant by hazard and risk and explore what electricity is and the associated hazards and effects on the body. Lastly in this unit we will cover the different types of legislation relating to electrical appliances and equipment.
• Unit 2 – Identifying and assessing risks – In this unit we will be introduced to the meaning of accidents, incidents (near misses) and hazards. We will also look at the meaning of risk assessments and what the law requires as well considering why the risk assessment is important and who is responsible.
• Unit 3 – Safe selection and use – This unit will look at the safety aspects, risks and other factors that should be considered when selecting suitable portable electrical appliances and equipment. This unit will also consider the requirements for employee-owned and hired portable electrical appliances and equipment as well as looking at the additional ways of reducing and controlling the risks.
• Unit 4 – Inspections and testing – In this unit we will be introduced to inspection an testing and learn why they are required. We will consider the different types of inspection and tests as well as exploring user checks, formal visual inspections and combined inspection and testing. In this unit we will also learn what happens when equipment fails a PAT test and some of the considerations with regards to equipment repairs.
• Unit 5 – Emergency procedures – In our final unit of our PAT Testing course we will be looking at the electrical hazards that can result in fire, explosions, electrocution and electric shock. We will also look at the precautions that can prevent and control the risks. In our final unit we will also consider the need for first aid in the event of electrocution, electric shock and other injuries as well as the legal duties and provisions that be considered.

Anyone who is wanting to renew their competency in PAT Testing.

No requirements are needed to complete this course.

For any electrician who wants to enhance their knowledge.