WHAT IS PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING (PAT) TRAINING? On-site training for candidates of all experience levels; novice, experienced and refresher. On completion, candidates will be able to test, certify and use an appropriate tagging system to identify appliances as electrically safe. Legal Requirements - Training complies with:

• PUWER 1998
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Refresher training to be taken every 3 to 5 years in line with current HSE guidance.

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WHAT TRAINING WILL I RECEIVE?

• Rules and Regulations
• Basic Electricity Principles
• Earthed/Double Insulated Equipment
• Testing Periods
• General Test Procedures
• Formal Visual Inspections
• Combined Inspection and Testing
• Recording and Documentation Procedures

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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Candidates undertake both theoretical and practical training and assessment.
• Candidates receive a high quality printed A5 training manual and guidance booklet.
• Training can incorporate your company’s risk assessments.
• Soft copies of all course paperwork are available to employers on completion of training.
• Successful candidates receive a temporary pass notification form on the day, valid for a period to cover the time taken for certificates to be issued.
• Training is delivered by fully qualified instructors; evidence of instructor competency is available on request.

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WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL I ACHIEVE?

• Didac Certificate of Basic Training

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DURATION

• 1 day for learners of all abilities.

DELIVERY LOCATION

• National Delivery within the workplace

COST

• Please contact Didac to discuss your needs.

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DOWNLOADS

• PAT Training