Maintaining Portable & Transportable Electrical Equipment
This course is designed for persons who are (or will be) appointed within a company or organisation to test electrical equipment in order 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.