Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) Training

Electrical safety doesn’t begin with sparks—it starts with knowledge. This Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Training course unpacks the essentials of appliance inspection and risk reduction. You'll begin with the foundations, including statutory provisions and how to assess electrical risks with the right level of caution (and a sensible fuse rating).

Through structured modules, you’ll get to grips with equipment classifications, test instruments, and electrical installation procedures—all from your preferred chair, no plugboards required. Designed to enlighten and inform, this training helps you plug into the logic behind inspection without blowing a fuse.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the foundations of PAT testing and key definitions
• Explore legal requirements related to appliance safety testing
• Conduct structured electrical risk assessments with clarity
• Identify classes of appliances and related inspection approaches
• Learn standard inspection methods and safe test sequences
• Recognise testing instruments and electrical installation elements

Who is this Course For

• Individuals aiming to understand appliance testing from the ground up
• Property managers seeking awareness of PAT obligations
• Facilities coordinators responsible for electrical safety logs
• Technically curious learners interested in inspection procedures
• Engineers brushing up on domestic or office-based testing theory
• Technicians adding PAT theory to their compliance knowledge
• Admin staff coordinating equipment checks and test records
• Safety officers needing structured electrical equipment knowledge

Career Path

• PAT Testing Technician – £25,000/year
• Facilities Safety Inspector – £30,500/year
• Equipment Risk Assessor – £28,000/year
• Electrical Safety Consultant – £35,000/year
• Building Services Administrator – £29,500/year
• Health & Safety Electrical Coordinator – £32,000/year