Pat Testing - The Fundamentals Of Pat Testing

Complete Guide to Portable Appliance Testing, Safety, Compliance & Building Your Business.

What you'll learn

The Fundamentals of PAT Testing Course

Understanding PAT Testing Legislation and Regulations

Equipment and Tools for PAT Testing

Testing Equipment

How to carry out PAT Testing Procedures

How to inspect and rewire plugs

PAT Testing Reporting, Documentations and Certificates

Safety Risks and Advanced Considerations when PAT Testing

Setting up your PAT Testing Business

Marketing Yourself as a PAT Tester

Requirements

No prior experience with PAT Testing is needed – This course is designed for complete beginners.

Description

Are you looking to build a profitable skill, ensure electrical safety, and even start your own business? This comprehensive PAT Testing course is designed to give you all the knowledge, confidence, and practical insights you need to carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) professionally and compliantly.Whether you're completely new to PAT Testing, looking to refresh your knowledge, or planning to set up your own service, this course is structured to guide you every step of the way — from understanding regulations to testing procedures, reporting, and business growth.What You’ll Learn:How to safely and accurately PAT Test appliancesVisual inspection techniques and fault spottingClass I, Class II, and other appliance categories explainedCorrect use of PAT Testing equipmentHow to interpret results and avoid common mistakesReporting, certification, and compliance documentationPractical skills like rewiring a plug and testing extension leadsRunning a PAT Testing business: pricing, customers, paperworkMarketing essentials: websites, social media, winning repeat businessWho This Course Is For:Anyone looking to learn PAT Testing from scratchBusiness owners wanting to bring testing in-housePeople looking to start a part-time or full-time PAT Testing businessFacilities, landlords, and office managers responsible for complianceTradespeople looking to add another income streamWhy This Course Is Different from Other PAT Testing Courses:Most PAT Testing courses focus solely on passing tests and ticking boxes. This course goes far beyond the basics.What sets this course apart?Real-world knowledge, not just theoryYou’ll learn how testing is done on-site, how to work with clients, and how to manage common issues like extension leads and substandard equipment.Business and Marketing Advice IncludedUnlike typical courses, this one teaches you how to find work, price services, build repeat business, and market yourself professionally — giving you a real head-start.Guidance for Industry ChallengesWe cover real-life risks such as counterfeit appliances, long cable resistance, medical equipment exclusions, and how to maintain credibility through professional reporting.Templates and Practical Tools ProvidedWe include sample documents, report templates, policies and procedures to make your own, to make your work faster, easier, and more compliant.Personal Experience SharedThis course draws on over 15 years of industry experience, giving you practical insights most courses simply don’t offer.Final Note:Whether you want to work for yourself, support your existing business, or add PAT Testing to your skills, this course gives you everything you need — from safety and compliance to business growth and marketing success.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 The Fundamentals of PAT Testing Course - Introduction

Section 2: Module 2: Legal Requirements & Compliance

Lecture 2 Legal Requirements & Compliance

Section 3: Module 3: Equipment You’ll Need

Lecture 3 Module 3: Equipment You’ll Need

Section 4: Module 4: Visual Inspections & Types of Equipment

Lecture 4 Module 4: Visual Inspections & Types of Equipment

Section 5: Module 5: Testing Procedures & Interpreting Results

Lecture 5 Module 5: Testing Procedures & Interpreting Results

Section 6: Module 6: Understanding & Rewiring Plugs

Lecture 6 Module 6: Understanding & Rewiring Plugs

Section 7: Module 7: Reporting, Documentation & Certificates

Lecture 7 Module 7: Reporting, Documentation & Certificates

Section 8: Module 8: Beyond the Basics – Safety, Risks & Advanced Considerations

Lecture 8 Module 8: Beyond the Basics – Safety, Risks & Advanced Considerations

Section 9: Module 9: Starting & Running Your PAT Testing Business

Lecture 9 Module 9: Starting & Running Your PAT Testing Business

Section 10: Module 10: Marketing Yourself as a PAT Tester

Lecture 10 Module 10: Marketing Yourself as a PAT Tester

Section 11: Quiz

Section 12: Congratulations!

Lecture 11 Well Done!

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