Can I become a PAT Tester?

A Competent Person

The law states that anyone who is Pat Testing should be deemed to the Competent at Pat Testing. You can become a PAT tester by attending a Pat Testing Course and gaining Certification.

Steps to becoming a PAT Tester

Understand the need for portable appliance testing
Use a PAT tester, safely and accurately
Know when and how to perform a 'flash' test
Know when to perform a 'run' test
Be able to reasonably assess the required test period of a range of appliances
Distinguish between classes of appliances
Establish and maintain an accurate record of appliances, testing frequencies and a test history
Know how to download test results

Attending a Pat Testing Course Venue

A Portable Appliance Testing course covers both the theory, legislation and practical hands-on excercises in line with the current IEE code of practice.

When attending the Pat testing course, typically delegates are given the opportunity to perform tests on appliances and carry out examinations where candidates must identify a range of faulty equipment.

Can I become a PAT Tester?

How much does it cost to become a Pat Tester?

A one day Pat testing course will cost between £200 to £300.

After the one day course you will be fully qualified to Pat test in the real world!

There are various open courses throughout the UK which are available to you and many companies offer on-site training, which is perfect if you want to train several employees.

Where can I attend a Pat Testing Course?

You can attend a Pat testing training course at various locations throughout the UK including London, North London, South London, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and Teesside.

The Internet is full of companies which can offer you the training you require. The following websites can offer you a one-day Pat testing training course:

http://www.pat-testing-training.com - Pat testing training courses in the UK.