Pat Testing Course
This online PAT Testing course is ideal for everyone responsible for ensuring that portable electrical devices are safe at work. The term PAT testing refers to the examination of portable electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use. The intervals between PAT tests should also be considered and is covered in this training.
Faulty electrical appliances are the primary cause of workplace fires. Across the UK, around 2,000 workplace fires and 1,000 electrical shocks are caused by faulty electrical appliances each year.
Maintaining electrical equipment in a safe condition is a requirement of the Electricity at Work Regulations.
An effective pat testing regime ensures faulty appliances are identified before causing harm. This accredited online PAT testing course provides the knowledge needed to safely maintain electrical appliances and implement an appropriate PAT testing regime.
Course Content
UNIT 1 | Introduction to Portable Electrical Equipment Testing
In this first unit we define the key terms and outline employers duties. The classes and categories of electrical equipment are also explained.
UNIT 2 | Different Types of PAT test
In unit 2 we detail the 3 different ways to test portable electrical equipment and how to undertake each one safely. The benefits of PAT testing stickers are explained
UNIT 3 | PAT Risk Assessment and Control Measures
In unit 3 learners gain an understanding of a PAT risk assessment. The factors that affect risks and then we highlight proportional control measures.
UNIT 4 | QUIZ
10 question multiple choice quiz
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- Written in compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Developed by qualified health and safety professionals Accredited by CPD – learn more about CPD here
- Last Updated December 2024
- To gain the certificate you must complete the assessment which involves 20 questions.
- You can access our LMS any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
- The online PAT Testing certificate is valid for 3 years.
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Who is this PAT Testing course for?
- Everyone responsible for the maintenance of portable electrical equipment at work
- Everyone using portable electrical equipment at work. Particularly in higher risk environments such as construction sites.
What are the learning outcomes?
Upon completion of the Echo3 Pat Testing training learner will;
- Understand the risks from portable electrical equipment
- Know how to maintain electrical equipment safely
- How to undertake an appropriate PAT risk assessment
- Understand appropriate control measures to reduce risks
- Know how to do a PAT test
- Understand appropriate control measure
What is PAT Testing?
Pat Testing or Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) refers to the examination of electrical appliances to ensure they are safe to use. Portable appliance examinations can take the form of User Checks, Formal Visual Inspections or tests using specialist equipment.
Is PAT Testing compulsory?
Electrical Safety regulations require employers to maintain equipment safely. Regulations do not state that must be achieved in any one particularly way. So, PAT Testing is recommended and common practice, but employers can use alternative ways to maintain electrical equipment safely.
What are the learning outcomes of this PAT Testing course?
- Understand the risks from portable electrical equipment
- Know how to maintain electrical equipment safely
- How to undertake an appropriate PAT risk assessment
- Understand appropriate control measures to reduce risks
- Know how to do a PAT test
- Understand appropriate control measure
