PAT Testing

Understand portable appliance testing and electrical safety responsibilities in workplaces.

Overview:

Plug sockets can be deceiving. One flick and everything works—or doesn’t. This course in PAT Testing introduces the knowledge needed to identify, assess, and understand the safety of electrical appliances. It's the go-to option for those dealing with devices, plugs, and cables more than they’d like to admit.

With a clear focus on safety obligations, appliance categories, testing principles, and record keeping, this course demystifies what goes into checking that your kettle isn’t secretly plotting your demise. You’ll be taken through theoretical procedures and the why behind testing—not the how of using tools.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify types and categories of portable electrical appliances.
• Understand UK legal requirements for PAT testing procedures.
• Learn risk factors for damage, defects, and electrical faults.
• Explore the theory behind insulation and earth continuity checks.
• Know documentation standards and labelling requirements.
• Review responsibilities around workplace appliance safety checks.

Who is this Course For

• Office managers responsible for equipment safety logs.
• Maintenance workers overseeing electrical equipment.
• Landlords needing knowledge of appliance safety checks.
• Facility supervisors managing portable appliance inventories.
• Electricians adding PAT understanding to their expertise.
• Health and safety staff in business environments.
• Property managers ensuring electrical safety standards.
• School or college support staff handling equipment.

Career Path

• PAT Tester – £24,000 average salary
• Maintenance Technician – £29,000 average salary
• Facilities Coordinator – £30,000 average salary
• Electrical Safety Officer – £32,000 average salary
• Building Maintenance Manager – £35,000 average salary
• Property Health & Safety Advisor – £33,000 average salary