Certificate of Competence for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT Testing)

Cost: £185 + VAT + £38 exam fee (exam fee subject to change)

Duration: 1 day

Introduction:

Based on the IEE’s Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment in association with City and Guilds.

Course objectives/key benefits:

On completion delegates will be able to undertake and record inspection and testing of electrical equipment.

Who the course is aimed at:

Those who carry out inspection and testing of in-service electrical equipment and have workplace experience in inspection and testing of portable electrical appliances.

Course content:

• Legal background
• Equipment constructions – classification
• Visual inspection and recording
• Combined inspection and testing
• Practical inspection
• City & Guilds assessment (2377/002)

Please bring with you:

• IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
• A scientific calculator.

Course tutor:

Colchester Institute Electrical Installations Lecturing Team

Training method:

Seminar, practical ‘hands-on’ exercise, one hour multiple choice assessment.

Course outcome/qualification:

City & Guilds Certificate of Competence for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

• Familiarity with the ‘Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment’ – pre-course reading is recommended.
• Attendance on Practical Portable Appliance Testing course or the ability to prove knowledge of how to use portable appliance test instruments or hold C&G 2360 Part 2 / 2330 Level 3