PAT - Portable Appliance Testing

Description

our electrical safety requirements as a landlord, electrician, or maintenance worker. Even if you want to be your own boss and start a PAT business or simply want to learn a new skill, PAT may be the ideal expertise to build. The Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) course will help you achieve your goal since it includes an expertly designed learning curriculum and lessons filled with almost everything you need to know.

You will learn how to reduce and control the hazards associated with Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), including choosing and inspecting the correct equipment, pre-use inspections, safely using and storing equipment, fire safety, and reacting to emergency procedures. This course will cover everything from the basics to the advanced theoretical knowledge needed to excel in the relevant field.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is not a legal mandate or obligation in and of itself. However, current UK regulation requires firms to keep electrical equipment in good working order. They are also legally obligated to safeguard the safety of their employees and the general public. As a result, the demand for PAT expertise has grown in the job sectors. If you want to develop these demanding skills, join us now.

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Learning Outcomes

You will be able to do the following after finishing the Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) course:

• Learn the basics of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Learn about the applicable PAT legislative provisions.
• Learn the skills and talents required for risk assessment.
• Discover how to do a first visual assessment.
• Familiarise yourself with the instruments used for testing.
• Discover the basics of electrical installation testing.
• Discover the safeguards performed during electrical testing.
• Learn the ins and outs of reporting and record-keeping.

Experts created the course to provide a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol in it. Enrol in the course right now and you'll have immediate access to all of the course materials. Then, from any internet-enabled device, access the course materials and learn when it's convenient for you.

Start your learning journey straight away with this course and take a step toward a brighter future!

*** Course Curriculum ***

Here is the curriculum breakdown of the course:

Module 01: Introduction to Portable Appliance Testing

This module covers the following topics:

• What is a Portable Electrical Appliance?
• What are the risks?
• Understanding shock risk
• A little about risk assessment
• In-service Inspection and Testing Procedures
• Updated CE and UKCA Marking Regulations
• Setting Up for Appliance Testing

Module 02: Relevant Statutory Provisions for Portable Appliance Testing

This module covers the following topics:

• Legislation
• Who is responsible for Portable Appliance Testing?
• The long-term safety of appliances
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA)
• The Management of the Health and Safety at Work Act Regulations 1999
• The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EWR)
• Legal measures

Module 03: Risk Assessment

This module covers the following topics:

• What you need to know about risk assessments
• What is a risk assessment?
• Factors to consider during a risk assessment
• Performing a risk assessment
• Who should perform a risk assessment?
• Operatives' obligations during risk assessments
• Risk Assessment during Portable Appliance Testing
• The Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
• Issues when planning Portable Appliance Testings

Module 04: Reducing and Controlling Risks

This module covers the following topics:

• Reducing risks: fire safety
• What must you do to ensure fire safety?
• Performing the fire safety risk assessment
• Itemised process of fire safety risk assessment
• Emergency procedures
• What Should Be Included in Your Emergency Procedures?

Module 05: Electrical Units and Appliance Classification

This module covers the following topics:

• Electrical Units
• Appliance Classification

Module 06: Initial Visual Examination

This module covers the following topics:

• The Choice and Different Kinds of Equipment
• Inspecting Equipment
• General Things to Look for During a Visual Inspection
• Inspecting the Equipment
• Formal Visual Inspection

Module 07: Instruments for Testing and Equipment Inspection

This module covers the following topics:

• Testing Instruments
• Frequency of In-service Inspection and Testing

Module 08: Electrical Installation Testing

This module covers the following topics:

• The Protective Conductor Continuity Test
• The Insulation Resistance Test
• Protective Conductor and Touch Current Measurements
• Ring Final Circuit Test
• Polarity Test
• Earth Electrode Testing
• Prospective Fault Current Test
• Functional Checks
• Substitute Leakage Test
• Load Test
• Flash Testing

Module 09: Safety Precautions in Electrical Testing

This module covers the following topics:

• Correct Selection of Protective Devices
• Test Equipment
• Electric Shock
• Testing Transformers
• Testing a 3 Phase Induction device

Module 10: Reporting and Record-keeping

This module covers the following topics:

• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
• Documentation
• Labelling
• Damaged or Faulty Equipment
• User Responsibility
• Summary

Assessment Process

Once you have completed all the modules in the course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback afterwards.

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