Maintaining Portable & Transportable Electrical Equipment

This course is designed for persons who are (or will be) appointed within a tool hire environment to test electrical equipment to prove electrical safety. The course will cover checking, testing, labelling & recording to enable the candidate to become confident and competent in visual inspections, and the use of portable appliance testers.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand Relevant Legislation

• Undertake Visual Inspections

• Correctly Use A Portable Appliance Tester (PAT)

• Identify Safe And Failed Equipment

• Label Tested Equipment Correctly

• Record Tests / Complete Company Documentation (If App)

KEY AREAS

• Health & Safety Legislation

• Reasons For Testing

• Methods Of Construction Of Equipment

• Electrical Safety

• Frequency / Framework Of Testing

• Visual Inspections

• Introduction To Specific PAT

• Testing Class I Appliances - Identifying Results

• Testing Class 2 Appliances - Identifying Results

• Interpretation Of Fault Indications

• Completion Of Statutory & Company Recording Documentation

• Testing The Integrity Of The PAT

• Candidates Theoretical Examination

• Candidates Practical Examination

DURATION                  1 Day

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certification can only be issued to delegates demonstrating the correct levels of understanding and knowledge on course completion.

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