PAT Testing Competency Course - Gateshead

Learn PAT Testing with the PAT Competency Course in Gateshead!

PAT testing is required in most workplaces and public buildings that use electrical equipment and need to ensure they are safe to use. Whether you’re a business looking to carry out PAT testing in-house, or an individual wanting to add a valuable new skill, this one-day PAT Competency course is ideal.

Now running at our new Gateshead training centre, this course is convenient for learners across Gateshead, Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, and the wider North East.

No electrical background is needed – our experienced tutors will guide you through both the theory and practical elements of PAT testing, ensuring you leave feeling confident and competent.

What’s Included?

• Lunch and refreshments
• Comprehensive Course Notes
• Personalised Certificate
• PAT Reference Card with Useful Reminders
• £20 off any PAT Tester or PAT Testing Kit at Tester.co.uk.

Assessment: 20 Question Multiple-Choice Examination (open book)

Qualification Gained: Certificate of Competency in PAT Testing

Course Details

This one-day PAT Testing Competency course is led by experienced industry professionals, combining both theory and practical training, giving you the knowledge and practical skill to conduct PAT Testing on your own.

The morning session focuses on relevant legislation and essential background knowledge. This is followed by an afternoon of practical, hands-on exercises using PAT testers and a range of supplied equipment.

The assessment is an open book, multiple-choice examination with 20 questions. Once successfully passing the exam, you’ll receive a Certificate of Competency in PAT testing.

Note: this is not the City and Guilds accredited 2377-77 course. If interested in the City and Guilds route, please click this link.

Certification

After completing the course, you will receive a Certificate of Competence from PASS Ltd, verifying that you are qualified to perform PAT testing.

Length

The course runs for one-day, from 9am to approximately 4:30pm, with a lunch break provided.

Location

Metropolitan House Business Centre, Metropolitan House, Gateshead, NE16 3AS

Suitability

This PAT Testing Competency course is open to everyone, it is designed for beginners, therefore no prior electrical experience is needed. Our industry professional experts will guide you step by step, making the material easy to understand and apply.

We highly recommend this course for anyone interested in learning how to PAT test or anyone needing to carry out PAT testing as part of their work, whether that’s on an occasional basis or as a professional service. It’s also perfect for existing companies that want to train staff to carry out PAT testing in-house, reducing costs from outsourcing.

Being able to test your own electrical equipment helps you meet essential safety requirements and provides you with confidence to operate safely.

This course is particularly suited for:

• • Landlords needing to PAT test tenant appliances
  • Aspiring PAT testing business owners
  • Handymen or janitors in schools and educational facilities
  • Office staff who want to save money by testing their own equipment
  • Charities and shop owners dealing with recycled electrical items
  • Anyone else who uses or manages portable electrical appliances in the workplace

Remember – anyone can PAT test.

Pre-requisites

This course is suitable for all, no prior electrical knowledge or experience is required.

Although it isn’t essential, we recommend buying a copy of the IET Code of Practice.

This book is the UK’s industry-standard regulatory guide for PAT testing. It’s a useful companion to the knowledge and skills you’ll develop during this course. It is available to purchase from tester.co.uk, our test equipment website.