Portable Appliance Testing Course Diploma

Are you interested to begin your portable appliance testing career or want to gain more advanced skills in portable appliance testing? Then this portable appliance testing course diploma course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills and knowledge in portable appliance testing for a rewarding career. Gain portable appliance testing skills and credentials that employers value.

This portable appliance testing course diploma course is accredited by the CPD UK. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards to your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in portable appliance testing. Equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skillset that make you a confident electrician and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive portable appliance testing course diploma course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.

The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this Portable appliance testing course diploma course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career.

This comprehensive portable appliance testing course diploma course will teach you the theory of effective portable appliance testing practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the portable appliance testing industry. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in portable appliance testing.

Learn from expert tutors with industry experience, teaching you the latest expertise and best practice. This extensive portable appliance testing course diploma course is designed for portable appliance testing professionals who are aspiring to specialise in portable appliance testing. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.

Enrol today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals.

Why choose this Portable Appliance Testing Course Diploma Course?

• CPD UK & IPHM Accredited Course
• FREE GIFT: Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificates, MCQ Exam & Full Tutor Support Included
• Get dual certificate (2 accredited certificate) in 1 course (CPD UK and IPHM)
• Unlimited lifetime access
• Instructor-led distance learning
• Get trained by industry experts
• 24/7 student support system
• Learn at your own pace and leisure
• Earn industry-recognised credentials
• User-friendly, advanced online learning material
• Effective training, written and designed by certified professional

***Additional GIFT***

• Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & Full Tutor Support Included
• 2 Accreditation in 1 Course (CPD UK and IPHM)

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• Over 89,000 students taught across a range of fully certified courses
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This extensive portable appliance testing course diploma course is designed by industry experts; this portable appliance testing course diploma course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Not only will it make you more lucrative to potential employers, but it will also give you the confidence to apply for that dream job.

This portable appliance testing course diploma course is divided into bite-sized modules to make it easy to follow. Whether you are travelling around the world or juggling work and family, this course can be completed anytime, anywhere. This flexibility enables you to learn at your own pace, fitting your studies around your current lifestyle.

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive portable appliance testing course diploma course covers the following modules:

Module 1: Understanding Portable Appliance Testing

• What is Portable Equipment? 
• Portable Appliance Testing: Definition and Importance
• What needs to be PAT Tested?
• The Associated Safety Risks of PAT Testing
• Duties of Employers, Manufacturers and Distributors

Module 2: Key Legislation and Legal Duties

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSW 1974)
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Housing Act 2004 (England and Wales)
• Housing (Scotland) Act 2006
• Responsibilities of Users, Administrators and Test Operatives

Module 3: Basic Electrical Theory Revision

• The Basic Electrical Units & Quantities
• Multiples and Sub-multiples of Standard Electrical Unit
• Ohm’s Law: Relation between Voltage, Current and Resistance
• Resistance Calculation 
• Resistors in Parallel
• Resistors in Series

Module 4: PAT Testing Risk Assessment 

• Risk Assessment and its Importance 
• Who can become a PAT Tester?
• Expected Competence and Training: User, Duty Holder and Test Operative
• Performing PAT Testing Risk Assessment
• Identifying Hazards
• Establishing who is at Risk
• Assessing Risk Probability & Determining Action Plan
• Recording Risk Assessment
• Review and Update

Module 5: Mitigating and Controlling Risks

• The Hierarchy of Control
• Structure
• Eliminating Hazards
• Mitigating Risks
• Substitution
• Isolation
• Engineering Changes
• Administrative Checks
• PPEs
• Implementing the Hierarchy of Control
• Employee Awareness and Health & Safety Training 
• Understanding Best Safety Practices 
• Proper Use of PPE
• Wire & Cable Safety Protocols
• Handling Faulty Equipment
• Precautions while Testing Electrical Appliances
• Measures to Prevent Electrical Shocks
• Fire Safety
• Harsh Work Environment
• Risks Associated with Specific Equipment
• Emergency Principles
• Tips to Minimise Risk while Lending & Borrowing Equipment

Module 6: Equipment and Appliance Classification

• Portable Equipment
• Moveable Equipment 
• Hand Held Equipment 
• Stationary Equipment 
• Appliances or Equipment for Building In

Fixed Equipment

• Information Technology Equipment
• Extension Leads and RCD Extension Leads
• Multi-way Adaptors and RCD Adaptors
• Classes of Electrical Equipment 
• Class I
• Class II & II FE
• Class III

Module 7: Effective Maintenance of Portable Equipment

• Preparations Before Conducting PAT Test
• Stages of PAT Test
• The Inspection Process
• User Checks
• Formal Visual Inspections
• Manual Examination
• Combined Inspection and Test
• Failed Inspections and Tests
• In-service Tests
• Inspecting Fixed Equipment or Appliances
• Appliance Cable Sets
• Extension leads, multi-way adaptors and RCD adaptors
• Test Frequency
• Factors to be Considered with Regards to Frequency of PAT Testing
• Workplace PAT Testing Recommendations
• Repair & Replacement
• Testing after Repair
• Handling Damaged Equipment
• Labelling of Appliances

Module 8: Testing Internal Electrical Installation

• Essential and Optional Tests
• Wire Continuity Test
• Insulation Resistance Test
• Higher Limit of Insulation
• Polarity Test of Switch
• Earth Continuity Test
• Earth Electrode Resistance Test
• Substitute Leakage Test
• Load Test
• Flash Testing
• Test Certificate

Module 9: Instruments for Effective Inspection

• Key Features of PAT Testers
• PAT120
• PAT150 and PAT150R
• PAT410, PAT420 & PAT450
• PAT Tester Accessories
• PAT Testing Labels
• PAT Test Adapter
• PAT Register
• PAT Test Printer
• PAT Test Scanner

Module 10: Reporting and Record Keeping

• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
• Procedure of Documentation
• Maintenance Logs

Conclusion

How am I assessed?

Once you have completed the portable appliance testing course diploma course, you will then be required to undertake an online MCQ assessment. This exam will cover everything you have already learnt. This means that you will have plenty of time to study and prepare for the assessment before taking it.

The assessment itself is made up of multiple-choice questions in your chosen subject area. You will receive your results straight after completion.

Become Certified

Explore new skills

Equip yourself with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in your chosen industry.

Accelerate your career

Learn the most in-demand skills, get certified and level up your career. This portable appliance testing course diploma online training course is designed to help you reach your professional goals.

Make your CV stand out

Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV.

Certificate of Completion

After successfully finishing the course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimal shipping charge to get the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

• Inside the UK = £5.99
• International Students = £16.99

CPD and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

Grow your career by earning CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this portable appliance testing course diploma course, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to demonstrate your new skills. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) can be obtained in PDF format at a nominal fee of £12; there is an additional fee to get a printed copy certificate which is £39.

If you are a beginner or already working as a electrician, or are considering a career in portable appliance testing, then this portable appliance testing course diploma course will give you a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in portable appliance testing.

This portable appliance testing course diploma course is suitable for all skill levels and backgrounds. Whether you want to advance your career prospects, learn a new skill, or broaden your educational horizons this portable appliance testing course diploma course will help you to gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

Academic

This portable appliance testing course diploma course is open to students of all academic backgrounds aiming to enhance their skills.

Age

At Study Plex, we invite everyone to learn. This portable appliance testing course diploma course is open to anyone aged 16 and over.

Eligibility

If you have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.

This portable appliance testing course diploma course will equip you with the essential skills and credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV. On successful completion of this portable appliance testing course diploma course, you will gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in your chosen industry.

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