Level 5 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Gain good practical skills of a PAT tester to use a variety of tools and equipment while developing strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills!
Level 5 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
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Description
All Workplaces Have Electronic Devices. According To That All Workplaces Need To Comply With The Electricity At Work Regulations 1989 By Ensuring All Electrical Equipment Is Maintained In Good Condition.
This PAT Testing Course Will Acquaint You With The Duty Of Portable Appliance Testing As Well As Techniques To Assist Reduce The Risk Of Electrocution, Electric Shock, And Electrically-Initiated Fires In The Workplace. You Will Learn The Fundamentals Of PAT So That You Can Assist Others And Guarantee That Electrical Equipment Does Not Endanger People’s Health And Safety At Work.
What you'll learn
- What Types Of Electrical Equipment Are Classified As Portable, As Well As The Two Primary Types Of Portable Equipment
- What Is Required By Law In Workplaces That Use Portable Electrical Devices
- How To Conduct A Risk Evaluation Of Portable Electrical Equipment And Apply The Control Hierarchy.
- What Hazards Might Portable Electrical Equipment And Specific Work Situations Pose?
- How To Choose And Utilise Portable Electrical Equipment, Including Cables And Plugs, Safely.
- Pre-Use Checks, Visual Inspections, And Combined Visual Inspections And Testing (Including PATs) Should All Be Performed.
- What To Do If Malfunctioning Equipment Fails An Inspection Or Test.
- How To Choose The Right Inspection And Testing Frequencies.
- What Emergency Plans Should Be In Place?
Method Of Assessment
To Assess Your Learning, You Have To Participate In An Automated Multiple Choice Question Exam. You Have To Score At Least 60% To Pass The Exam And To Qualify For Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed And CPD Accredited Certificates. After Passing The Exam, You Will Be Able To Apply For A Certificate.
In Addition, To Enhance The Depth Of Your Knowledge Regarding The Course And Further Assess Your Learning, You Are Advised To Complete The Assignment Questions Provided At The End Of The Course, Which You Can Complete Anytime You Wish. After Submitting The Assignment, Our Expert Tutor Will Assess Your Assignment And Will Give You Feedback On Your Performance.
Certification
After completing this course's assessment, you will be eligible for:
- A CPD QS accredited Certificate from One Education.
The CPD QS accredited certificate is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
- Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing the course, you will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of your new achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £109. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
Key Features
The Key Features Of Portable Appliance Testing Are:
- Visual Inspection
- Electrical Testing
- Insulation Resistance Test
- Polarity Test
- Functional Testing
- Labelling And Record-Keeping
- Frequency Of Testing
- Documentation And Reporting
Endorsement
This Course Has Been Endorsed By The Quality Licence Scheme For Its High-Quality, Non-Regulated Provision And Training Programmes. This Course Is Not Regulated By Ofqual And Is Not An Accredited Qualification. Your Training Provider Will Be Able To Advise You On Any Further Recognition, For Example Progression Routes Into Further And/Or Higher Education. For Further Information Please Visit The Learner FAQs On The Quality Licence Scheme Website.
Why Study This Course?
This Module Is Suitable For Anyone Interested In Becoming Trained In Portable Appliance Testing, Supplementing Formal Training With Accessible Resources
Our Course Would Suit Anyone Pursuing A Recognised Qualification In PAT Testing, Such As Electricians, Landlords, Business Owners And Building Managers. Commercial Maintenance Staff, Facilities Managers And Office Maintenance Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Portable Appliances Testing Is Important For Electrical Safety Such As Laptops, Mobile Phones, Power Tools, And Kitchen Appliances, Are Often Used In Close Proximity To People. Also In The UK, There Are Regulations And Law That Require Regular Testing And Inspection Of Portable Appliances In Workplaces And Public Environments.
According To The Electricity At Work Regulations 1989, Any Electrical Machinery That Has The Possibility To Cause Injury Must Be Kept In A Safe State.
Portable Appliance Testing Is One Method Of Ensuring The Safety Of Electrical Equipment.
Legislation And Compliance In Health And Safety Electricity At Work Regulations 1989, Health And Safety At Work Act 1974, Management Of Health And Safety At Work Regulations 1999, Workplace Health And Safety Regulations 1992.
Course Curriculum
| Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) - Updated Version | |||
| Introduction to PAT | 00:23:00 | ||
| Relevant Statutory Provisions for PAT | 00:19:00 | ||
| Risk Assessment | 00:28:00 | ||
| Reducing and Controlling Risks | 00:15:00 | ||
| Electrical Units and Appliance Classification | 00:33:00 | ||
| Initial Visual Examination | 00:28:00 | ||
| Instruments for Testing and Equipment Inspection | 00:18:00 | ||
| Electrical Installation Testing | 00:57:00 | ||
| Safety Precautions in Electrical Testing | 00:15:00 | ||
| Reporting and Record-keeping | 00:15:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) | Unlimited | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Workbook – Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) | Unlimited | ||
| Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) - Old Version | |||
| Introduction to Portable Appliance Testing | 01:09:00 | ||
| Risk Assessment | 00:25:00 | ||
| Reducing and Controlling Risks | 00:25:00 | ||
| Combined Inspection and Testing | 00:41:00 | ||
With a team of industry professionals producing and delivering our course content, you can be sure the skills and knowledge you learn are applicable to your career aspirations, whether that’s in management, administration or beyond.
