All Portable
Appliance Testing equipment must be calibrated once a year and have a certificate
and kept in a safe place.
When portable
appliance testing the first thing to do is check that the test equipment is in
good working order. This can be done by checking the leads for cracks in the
cables, test probes are at the correct length and the tester itself is damage
free.
Test probes should
have a finger guard on to stop you from touching the end of the probes.
By completing this
online course, it does not in any way or form qualify you in electrical
engineering or similar qualification. This course should be used as guidance.
Who
is this training for?
Only the person or
persons who have taken a course and passed the in-service inspection and
testing of electrical Equipment (Portable Appliance Testing) exam and are competent
in the work they are doing, can perform Portable Appliance Testing.
What
does the course cover?
This course covers
why it is necessary for the inspection and testing of electrical equipment in
the workplace; why we test electrical equipment; who should carry out
inspection and testing; what is involved in inspection and testing; The types
of equipment, the legislation on inspection and testing and health and safety.
What
is the benefit to your business?
This course is great for offering your staff quick and effective training in Portable Appliance TestingTesting. It will provide excellent up to date information surrounding In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment for your workplace. This course will be considered as an excellent refresher of skills and will save you from sending your staff out for face to face training.
“Everyone at work has a
responsibility including, in certain circumstances, trainees. however, because
of the all-embracing responsibilities of all persons this does not minimize the
duties of a particular persons. Regulation 3 of the Electricity at Work
Regulations 1989 recognises a responsibility (control) that employers and many
employees have for electrical systems.”
Health and Safety Executive - HSE
Test
and Certification
At the end of the
course you will be given a test of 20 multiple choice questions. The required
pass rate is 85%.
You will be able to
download and print (if required) a digital certificate on completion of the
course.
Course certificate
lasts for 3 years
Course
Duration
Approximately 40 minutes. (excluding time taken for the final exam)