Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Course Content

• The Law – Regulations & Legislation  (including: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 & The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999)
• What is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)?
• Classes of equipment
• Inspections and examinations
• What equipment should be tested and when?
• Understanding readings taken by the testing equipment
• Maintaining accurate records of appliances, test frequencies and test history

The course is a mixture of theory and practical training / exercises.

Course Objectives -

On successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:

• Interpret current legislation
• Demonstrate safe working knowledge of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
• Safely carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) within the workplace