PAT Testing – Online Training Course

Portable electrical equipment is commonly found in workplaces, and regular inspection and testing can form an important part of an organisation's electrical safety arrangements.

The PAT Testing online course introduces learners to the principles of Portable Appliance Testing and provides essential awareness of electrical equipment inspection, testing procedures and workplace safety.

Learners will gain an understanding of why portable electrical equipment should be inspected, the different types of checks that may be carried out, and the importance of identifying potentially unsafe equipment before it causes harm.

What You Will Learn

By completing this course, learners will understand:

• What Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) means
• Why portable electrical equipment needs to be checked
• Common electrical hazards associated with portable appliances
• The importance of visual inspection
• Common faults and signs of damaged equipment
• Basic principles of electrical testing
• Different types of portable electrical equipment
• The importance of suitable testing procedures
• How to identify equipment that may be unsafe
• The importance of removing defective equipment from service
• Appropriate recording and documentation of inspections and tests
• The importance of following workplace procedures
• Basic electrical safety responsibilities
• The importance of competent persons carrying out testing where required

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, facilities personnel, maintenance staff and others who have responsibilities involving portable electrical equipment or workplace electrical safety.

It can be useful across offices, commercial premises, workshops, schools, hospitality environments, construction and other workplaces where portable electrical appliances are used.

Course Features

✅ 100% online learning
✅ Self-paced — learn at your own convenience
✅ Approximately 60 minutes
✅ Practical workplace-focused content
✅ Online assessment
✅ Certificate on successful completion
✅ Suitable for workplace awareness and training

Important Note

This course provides general PAT testing awareness and knowledge. It does not by itself establish practical competence to perform electrical testing or qualify a person to undertake specialist electrical testing where specific competence, equipment, procedures or legal requirements apply.