PAT Testing Training Course in Essex

Lead by Tim James, who is regarded by many as the UK’s leading PAT Testing Expert

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UK’s leading PAT Testing Expert

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Following the 5th Edition CoP and new British Standards

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On-going support and guidance

PAT Testing Expert are specialists in teaching people how to carry out PAT Testing!

We've been in the business for more than 30 years, and have condensed all of that experience and knowledge into a one-day course which is accesible to anyone wanting to learn how to carry out this vital health and safety task. This course is taught by our founder and MD, Tim James, who is regarded as one of the UK's leading experts in the field - not some un-named 'instructor' but someone who has been doing this all of his working life!

Our PAT Testing training course is certificated, and we provide all of the materials and equipment for the course. However, if you have already purchased a PAT tester you are welcome to bring it with with you - we'll show you how to get the best from it. Otherwise we'll give you unbiased information about the best machines to buy - don't buy one especially for the course!

You will receive a certificate of competence on the day, and you will be able to PAT Test your own equipment after the course, or else provide a PAT Testing service to other people if you wish too!

Lunch and refreshments are provided during the day, and are included in the course fee! Please note that we do limit the number of people on each date to ensure that everybody benefits. Courses often fill up - Book now to reserve your space!

The course includes a mix of practical and theory, so you can practice straight away, and we give you the skills to carry out PAT testing with confidence once you have attended the course. Our course is not a lecture, but a practical based course which gives you vital experience in the subject. We limit the numbers on the course to ensure that everybody benefits from the day.

You don't need prior experience of electricity - and you certainly don't need to be a qualified electrician to carry out PAT Testing. Our course starts right at the beginning.

  • Free Lunch and refreshments
  • Free PAT Testing Course handbooks, guides and more!
  • Small groups and informal presentation
  • Theory and hands-on practical sessions
  • Certificate of Competence on completion

We run courses at various locations across the UK. Please click here to find our latest dates, if there isn't one in your city coming up soon.

Our course is fully up-to-date with:-

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (2020)
BS EN 50699 and BS EN 50678 (2021)
All of the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance and regulations

But mostly, this course is based on 30+ years of experience of actually doing PAT Testing in the REAL WORLD - not just teaching from a text book, but you'll be learning from a seasoned professional who's been doing the job since 1986 and is passionate about sharing that knowledge and experience.

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Our Course Programme

The programme runs from 09:45am until 4:30pm, lunch and refreshments are included.
09:45 - 10:00
Introduction, welcome and objectives
10:00 - 11:00
Background and basics
11:00 - 11:15
Short break
11:15 - 12:30
Electrical appliances - What types of equipment do we have to test? Class 1 and Class 2 appliances. How to carry out a simple examination.
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 14:45
User checks, inspection and testing demonstration and hands-on practical work
14:45 - 15:00
Short break
15:00 - 16:00
User Checks, Inspection and Testing More practicals and demonstrations, including testing ICT equipment
16:00 - 16:30
Conclusion and Final Discussion

Meet your trainer

With over 30 years experience and a key contributor of the IET Code of Practice, Tim James is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading experts in the field of PAT Testing. More about Tim

What people say about our courses

Person1
Tim is very knowledgeable and goes into great detail. He has more than one way of explaining things if it is needed.
Simon Drinkall
Hull Course
Person2
Best training course I've been on - Venue, presentation, Organisation. 10 out of 10. Excellent!
Michael Meehan
Gateshead Course
Person3
A great course - no need to be anxious about no prior experience. I feel confident leaving knowing that I can PAT test safely in the future
James Barratt
Birmingham Course

How to book

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