PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing)

A practical, hands-on qualification in inspecting and testing portable electrical appliances for safety.

Electrician testing an electrical panel with a multimeter

About this course

This course covers the visual inspection and electrical testing of portable appliances, teaching you to identify faults, use PAT testing equipment correctly, and keep the records needed to demonstrate compliance with workplace electrical safety requirements.

What you'll cover

Legal requirements for appliance safety, visual inspection techniques, use of PAT testing equipment, classification of appliances, recording and labelling results, and setting a risk-based testing frequency.

Who it's for

Facilities staff, landlords, self-employed tradespeople, and anyone responsible for the electrical safety of portable appliances in a workplace or rental property.

This course is delivered and your enrolment is registered by the accredited training centre assigned to you (one of our approved partner centres) — not by Skillbridge Qualifications directly. We'll confirm which centre delivers your course before you register.
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