Despite the fact you can go online and find guidelines on how to carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), scores of people prefer to attend a course instead. After all, the process of testing electrical appliances and equipment can be quite dangerous and potentially fatal.
Therefore, it makes perfect sense to receive teaching and tuition from an experienced and knowledgeable source that can provide in-depth instruction and detail about PAT testing.
But what are the other benefits of attending a PAT testing course, why is this course of action so important and where can you receive expert coaching?
What is the benefit of a PAT testing course?
- Accomplished teaching – Due to the nature of PAT testing, only trained, experienced and knowledgeable individuals will be able to teach this kind of course. Therefore, you are guaranteed to receive accomplished tuition from a well-educated source.
- Two-way communication – If you’re learning about PAT testing from a book or online, you can’t ask questions or receive feedback. But two-way communication from an actual teacher can be invaluable and incredibly useful.
- Hands-on testing – With a teacher able to instruct and shadow you every step of the way, you’ll have nothing to worry about when it comes to hands-on testing.
Why is PAT testing so important?
Although there is no legal requirement to carry out PAT testing, regulations and legislation says that electrical equipment must be regularly maintained. This is because damaged or neglected electrical equipment can lead to injuries and in the worst-case scenario death.
The latest Code of Practice in regards to PAT testing states that: “The test operative should be competent to inspect and test an item of equipment and, based on the results and upon the conditions in which it is being used, state that the equipment is safe or otherwise for continued use. Training and experience will both be necessary.”
Where can you attend a PAT testing course?
With over 25 years industry experience, authorised distributor of electrical and environmental test equipment Instrotech is well placed to provide expert tuition and advice about PAT testing.It has carried out training for well-known organisations such as Cancer Research, Virgin Active, EDF Energy and many more.
Not only does Instrotech provide expert teaching about how to carry out PAT testing, it can also help customers choose the right equipment according to their requirements. With just one day of teaching, you can learn about the following:
- Why the need to PAT test (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989)
- Who is responsible for PAT testing
- Risk based approaches
- Different classes of appliance
- What appliances should be tested
- Calculating the frequency of test and inspection
- What tests need to be carried out
- The test process
- How to interpret the test results
- Maintaining accurate records
- Practical inspection and test
Upon completion, you will be issued with a copy of the Martindale Illustrated Guide to PAT Testing and a certificate. What’s more, lunch and general refreshments are also provided on the day for your comfort!
For more information about the course or if you have any questions about PAT testing, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Instrotech.