Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

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• Free MCQ Exam Included
• Lifetime Course Access
• Updated Training Materials

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Why Choose This Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Training Course:

• Boost your skills in portable appliance testing
• Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
• Special Offer - Free Course Completion PDF Certificate, MCQ Based Exam & Industry Expert Support Included
• Dual (CPD UK and IPHM) recognised accredited certificate in 1 course
• Learn from industry experts
• Lifetime Access
• High-quality e-learning study materials
• Self-paced, no fixed schedules
• 24/7 customer support through email
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform

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The portable appliance testing (pat) training is a popular training course, ideal for anyone who is looking to kickstart their career as a electrician, as well as professionals who want to test their existing skills and knowledge. If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of portable appliance testing, then this program is perfect for you.

This online portable appliance testing (pat) training course come with lifetime access with no time limit for completion. Each module of this portable appliance testing (pat) training is fully accessible from a tablet, mobile or laptop, as long as there is a secure internet connection.

Course Syllabus:

We have divided the portable appliance testing (pat) training course into [unit number] user-friendly modules, covering all fundamental areas of portable appliance testing to provide learners with the relevant skills and industry knowledge to take their career to the next level.

This comprehensive portable appliance testing (pat) training course includes the following modules:

Module 1: Understanding Portable Appliance Testing

• What is Portable Equipment? 
• Portable Appliance Testing: Definition and Importance
• What needs to be PAT Tested?
• The Associated Safety Risks of PAT Testing
• Duties of Employers, Manufacturers and Distributors

Module 2: Key Legislation and Legal Duties

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW 1974)
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Housing Act 2004 (England and Wales)
• Housing (Scotland) Act 2006
• Responsibilities of Users, Administrators and Test Operatives

Module 3: Basic Electrical Theory Revision

• The Basic Electrical Units & Quantities
• Multiples and Sub-multiples of Standard Electrical Unit
• Ohm’s Law: Relation between Voltage, Current and Resistance
• Resistance Calculation 
• Resistors in Parallel
• Resistors in Series

Module 4: PAT Testing Risk Assessment 

• Risk Assessment and its Importance 
• Who can become a PAT Tester?
• Expected Competence and Training: User, Duty Holder and Test Operative
• Performing PAT Testing Risk Assessment
• Identifying Hazards
• Establishing who is at Risk
• Assessing Risk Probability & Determining Action Plan
• Recording Risk Assessment
• Review and Update

Module 5: Mitigating and Controlling Risks

• The Hierarchy of Control
• Structure
• Eliminating Hazards
• Mitigating Risks
• Substitution
• Isolation
• Engineering Changes
• Administrative Checks
• PPEs
• Implementing the Hierarchy of Control
• Employee Awareness and Health & Safety Training 
• Understanding Best Safety Practices 
• Proper Use of PPE
• Wire & Cable Safety Protocols
• Handling Faulty Equipment
• Precautions while Testing Electrical Appliances
• Measures to Prevent Electrical Shocks
• Fire Safety
• Harsh Work Environment
• Risks Associated with Specific Equipment
• Emergency Principles
• Tips to Minimise Risk while Lending & Borrowing Equipment

Module 6: Equipment and Appliance Classification

• Portable Equipment
• Moveable Equipment 
• Hand Held Equipment 
• Stationary Equipment 
• Appliances or Equipment for Building In

Fixed Equipment

• Information Technology Equipment
• Extension Leads and RCD Extension Leads
• Multi-way Adaptors and RCD Adaptors
• Classes of Electrical Equipment 
• Class I
• Class II & II FE
• Class III

Module 7: Effective Maintenance of Portable Equipment

• Preparations Before Conducting PAT Test
• Stages of PAT Test
• The Inspection Process
• User Checks
• Formal Visual Inspections
• Manual Examination
• Combined Inspection and Test
• Failed Inspections and Tests
• In-service Tests
• Inspecting Fixed Equipment or Appliances
• Appliance Cable Sets
• Extension leads, multi-way adaptors and RCD adaptors
• Test Frequency
• Factors to be Considered with Regards to Frequency of PAT Testing
• Workplace PAT Testing Recommendations
• Repair & Replacement
• Testing after Repair
• Handling Damaged Equipment
• Labelling of Appliances

Module 8: Testing Internal Electrical Installation

• Essential and Optional Tests
• Wire Continuity Test
• Insulation Resistance Test
• Higher Limit of Insulation
• Polarity Test of Switch
• Earth Continuity Test
• Earth Electrode Resistance Test
• Substitute Leakage Test
• Load Test
• Flash Testing
• Test Certificate

Module 9: Instruments for Effective Inspection

• Key Features of PAT Testers
• PAT120
• PAT150 and PAT150R
• PAT410, PAT420 & PAT450
• PAT Tester Accessories
• PAT Testing Labels
• PAT Test Adapter
• PAT Register
• PAT Test Printer
• PAT Test Scanner

Module 10: Reporting and Record Keeping

• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
• Procedure of Documentation
• Maintenance Logs

Conclusion

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the portable appliance testing (pat) training course, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion.

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On successful completion of the portable appliance testing (pat) training course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) as proof of your new skill. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. You/your employer can verify your certificate through our website.

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Whether you are completely new to the field or are an aspiring professional, the portable appliance testing (pat) training course will help open doors to a wide range of professions within your chosen field, helping you to stand out to employers with up-to-date skills that can be used to enhance your CV.

• There are no academic entry requirements for this portable appliance testing (pat) training course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
• As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

This portable appliance testing (pat) training course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry.

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Certificate of Completion

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CPD UK Accredited Certificate of Achievement

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