1 day weekend fast Track training course : £ 250.00 + VAT

What is this qualification also known as?

PAT testing

What are the exact examinations details regarding this qualification?

It is not a paper based examination; the examination is taken and graded online. There will be no examination practise before the online exam; however, there are sample questions that the course tutor will go through.

What is the pass mark for this examination?

City & Guilds does not divulge the pass mark to centres and candidates.

Why PAT testing is important and how can you benefit from this course?

PAT testing is important to all companies and consumers as it shows the use of portable appliances that are being supplied by the company are reliable and are safe to use. This course can teach you how to carry out your own PAT testing around your own company and within your own premises. This is important to your health and safety previsions.

Aims and Objectives:

Class of Appliances:

• The differences between Class 1 and II.
• Inspections of the internals of both Class I and Class II appliances.
• Different Types of Insulation used inside an appliance.
• Why the earth cable is so important.

Visual Inspections:

• Why are they are so important.
• Types of plug and pin insulation – new and old style plugs.
• Fuses and fuse ratings which symbols to look for.
• Removable and non removable plugs.
• How a plug should be wired.
• Overheating in a plug.
• Cable anchorages.
• Checking cables for damage.
• Appliance checks and damage.
• When and how to fail an appliance.

Earth Bond Test:

• How the test is carried out.
• Earth bond tests on different types of appliance.
• Which test current to use on which types of appliances.
• Testing IT equipment.
• The best ways to attach earth bond clips for the best results.
• Cable length compensation.
• Earth bond testing - Different types of tester.
• Why use high test currents?
• Class 1 appliances with plastic casings.
• Reasons why the earth bond test may fail.

Insulation Test:

• How the test is carried out.
• Difference between testing Class I and Class II appliances.
• What causes faulty insulation.
• Testing IT and electronic equipment.
• Reasons why the insulation test may fail.

Leakage/ Test Current Test:

• How the test works.
• 240 volt and 110 volt testing.
• Why you must take care.
• Testing different types of appliance.
• Pass and Fail Marks.
• Testing IT equipment.
• Reasons why the Leakage / Touch current test may fail.

Cables and Extensions Test:

• Different types of lead – Class I and Class II.
• Earth Bond and Insulation tests.
• Testing IEC leads.
• Testing extension leads and extension reels.
• Which test current to use.
• Finding cable sizes.
• Cable length calculations.
• Polarity tests.

Testing in different types of premises

Follow us through workshops, kitchens, offices etc, and watch testing from start to finish as we test microwaves, kettles, computers, monitors, cables, 110volt drills, 110volt grinders, 110volt lighting.

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