How can I pass PAT testing exam?

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Can you do a PAT test course online?

This PAT Testing – Portable appliance testing training course is suitable for employers and employees in low-risk workplaces such as shops or offices, who have the responsibility to ensure workplace health and safety. No previous training is required for this course, which can be accessed online from any device.

How long is a PAT testing course?

The PAT testing class lasts for one full day and runs from 9.00 to 16.00 and is suitable for anyone who would like to begin a career in the electrical industry, or those responsible for maintaining electrical appliances in a workplace.

Can I do a PAT test myself?

Unless you’re knowledgeable about the inner workings of electrical appliances and are skilled in safely handling them under test conditions, you shouldn’t try to test electronics yourself – you might put yourself or someone else at risk. However, you can still contribute to the portable appliance testing process.

Is PAT testing difficult?

PAT Testing is not difficult, but it is time-consuming (if done correctly.) The process, always involves a full visual inspection (which includes checking the wiring of the plug, and checking that the fuse is correct) as well as carrying out some electrical tests on the Earth and Insulation of the appliance.

How much is an online PAT testing course?

completely free
Both the course and the test are completely free, and you are welcome to repeat the process as often as you require. We also offer a certificate of completion for those that achieve 90% or higher in the test.

Do I need to be an electrician to PAT test?

PAT testing, despite public opinion, doesn’t have to be carried out by a qualified electrician. In fact, absolutely anybody who is deemed competent can carry out PAT testing.

Do you have to be an electrician to be a PAT tester?

The majority of electricians are qualified PAT testers, with many specialising in certain types of industry testing. However, you do not have to be an electrician to qualify as a PAT tester, meaning that anyone can train, learn and carry out PAT tests legally if they are capable.

What is the legal requirement for PAT testing?

The law simply requires an employer to ensure that their electrical equipment is maintained in order to prevent danger. It does not say how this should be done or how often. Employers should take a risk-based approach, considering the type of equipment and what it is being used for.

Who completes a PAT test?

Do you need a certificate for PAT testing?

Training courses often come with a type of qualification at the end of them, along with the relevant knowledge that makes you suitable for completing a PAT test, but there is no official required qualification.

Is PAT testing still a legal requirement?

There is currently no legal requirement to PAT test but employers are legally required to create a safe working environment and PAT testing is a great risk management strategy.

Do you need qualifications to PAT test?

What qualifications do I need for PAT testing? No specific qualifications are required, the regulations require that the testing is done by a competent person.

Is PAT testing compulsory for landlords?

Is PAT Testing compulsory? Although the Government is planning to review this, there are no current legal requirements for landlords to conduct PAT tests. However, there are product safety regulations which provide that items in rented properties need to be in a safe condition.

How long does PAT testing certificate last?

There is no law which says that you have to retrain after 3 years etc. We would normally suggest that as long as you carry out PAT Testing on a regular basis then the certificate does not ‘run out’ but you may want to think about doing the course again after 3 – 5 years just as a refresher or update.

Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords 2020?

A PAT test assesses the safety and function of appliances, whereas an electrical inspection and EICR report is an assessment of the property’s fixed wirings. Another major difference is that EICRs are now a legal requirement for landlords. Any tenancies created after 1st July 2020 must have a valid EICR report.

Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords 2022?

Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords? No, there is no specific national legal requirement obliging you to arrange portable appliance testing and you don’t need to provide a record for your renters.