PAT - Portable Appliance Testing Certificate

Course details

Our PAT - Portable Appliance Testing Training Course is designed by qualified professionals to familiarise you with checking technical appliances and teach you how to evaluate and minimise risk, conduct inspections, and comprehend the safety procedures that should be followed when utilising portable appliances at work.

The learner will gain a basic understanding of PAT - Portable Appliance Testing, the legislation regarding portable appliances, risk assessment in the workplace and techniques for doing it, and risk occurrence in our PAT - Portable Appliance Testing Training Course.

In plus, lowering and regulating the risk of portable appliances, learning emergency procedures, and testing appliances for fire safety.

Special Offer

• PAT : Learner will get Free Certificate
• PAT : No Extra fees
• PAT : Lifetime Course Access

Why Choose the PAT Course?

• Developed by Qualified Professionals With Updated Materials
• 24/7 Learning Support and Assistance
• Course completion free PDF certificate
• High-quality E-learning Study Materials
• No Hidden Fees or Exam Charges
• Access the Course Anywhere in the World
• Self Paced Learning and Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone Friendly

PAT Testing

Course Curriculum of PAT

PAT Testing - Module 01: A Brief of Portable Electrical Appliances (PAT)

• What Is A Portable Electrical Appliance PAT?
• Risk related to electrical devices
• Knowing the risk of Shock
• Electric shock
• Electrocution effects
• What is Risk Assessment?
• The Legislation in the UK- An overview
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA)
• The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EWR)
• The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Act Regulations 1999
• Responsible person for PAT testing
• Duty Holders
• Frequency of Testing the Appliances
• Principles for the Frequency of Testing
• The Long-Term Safety of Appliances

PAT Testing - Module 02: Risk Assessment

• What is Risk Assessment?
• Factors to be considered in risk Assessment
• Steps of Risk Assessment
• Step one: Identification of the Hazards
• Step two: Determining who might get harmed and how
• Step three: Risk Evaluation
• Step Four: Recording the Findings
• Step Five: Implementing the Necessary Controls
• Risk Assessment during PAT
• The Hierarchy of Control
• Common Drawbacks Regarding Risk Assessments
• Risk Assessments - Key Considerations
• Competent Person
• Obligations of employees during risk assessments
• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
• Issues to consider when planning PATs
• The Code of Practice for In-Service Equipment Inspection and Monitoring

PAT Testing - Module 03: Reducing and Controlling Risks

• Malfunctioning of electrical equipment
• Equipment Inspection
• Pre-use checks or Checks prior to use
• Visual inspection or Visual checks
• Common Things to Look for During a Visual Inspection
• Reducing Risks: Fire Safety
• What can be done to ensure fire safety?
• Performing the Fire Safety Risk Assessment
• Listing performance of fire safety risk assessment
• Emergency Procedures
• What Should Be Included in an Emergency Procedure?

PAT Testing - Module 04: Combined Inspection and Testing

• PAT: Who should carry out the tests?
• PAT: Assessing Tester's Competence
• PAT: Types of Equipment and Tests
• PAT: The different Equipment Classes
• PAT: Earth Leakage Test?
• PAT: Executing an Earth Leakage Test
• PAT: The touch current test
• PAT: Differential Leakage Test
• PAT: Substitute Earth Leakage
• PAT: Selecting the Correct Tests
• PAT: IEC Leads and Extension Leads
• PAT: PAT Testers without a Two-Stage Power Lead Test
• PAT Testing Mains Extension Leads
• PAT: The IEC lead Tester
• PAT: Things to consider
• PAT: The Different Forms of Electronic Testing Equipment
• PAT: Testing Class I and Class II Equipment with Meters
• PAT: Techniques of Protecting Against Electric Shock
• PAT: Test Stickers and Records

Certification

By the successful completion of the PAT course, the learner will instantly receive an E-Certificate, which is free of cost. In addition, our courses provide you with up-to-date industry knowledge and skills, aiming to make you an expert in the field.
  Updated on 06 February, 2023