OPEN PUBLIC PAT TRAINING COURSES
OVER 18 LOCAL VENUES TO CHOOSE FROM.
Pick your most convenient location and book online now.
You don’t have to be an electrician to do public PAT Training Courses.
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OPEN / PUBLIC PAT TRAINING COURSES
Our one day open pubic PAT training courses are designed to allow anyone to learn the necessary practical skills and knowledge to carry out the inspection and testing of electrical equipment to meet the legal requirements.
The course is based on the IET Code of Practice and is made as practical as possible with the emphasis on hands-on learning. Delegates will receive a certificate of competence upon successful completion of a 30 question multiple choice test and practical assessment.
All successful candidates will receive a certificate that is UKRS accredited.
The public PAT training courses are the cost-effective should you only require 1 or 2 candidates to be trained.
You are in good company, just a few of our customers.
1 Day Training Course
This course is aimed at all, even non-electrically trained.
Only £195+VAT PP
Only £195+VAT per person for our open public PAT training courses, many venues.
Free PAT testing guides and access to our PAT learning zone after the course.
Follows IET Cop 5th edition
Follows IET Code of practice 5th edition.
Our course follows the IET Code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
Many venues around the UK
We have over 18 venues that we run the TTS PAT testing courses, from Cornwall to Glasgow.
There is a local course venue near to you.
Open / Public PAT training Courses
This is the most cost-effective option should you only have 1 or 2 people to train or if you do not have a suitable venue to run the course in. Choose the best venue for you and book online via our live booking system.
It is the same great course but at a location that is suitable for you.
If there is no suitable date or location, we do also offer on-site/in-house PAT testing courses where we come to you: In-House PAT Training Courses
Some highlights
- 1 Day PAT Course (typically runs 9.30am – 4.30pm)
- Follows The IET Code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (ISITEE) 5th Ed.
- Public course, 20 locations in the UK.
- No previous electrical experience needed.
- Access to our learning zone after the course.
- After course support as standard.
- Discounted PAT testers and accessories.
- Expert tuition.
- Excellent PASS rates.
- Learn on your own PAT tester.
- Borrow a PAT tester for free if you don’t have one.
- UKRS accredited certification.
Up and Coming Public PAT Training Courses
| Start Date | Delivery Method | Location | Spaces | Price | |
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| 06 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Preston, Lancashire | Full | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 06 Dec 2023 | Classroom | South Mimms / M25 N London | low | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 07 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Bristol | Full | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 07 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Edinburgh | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 08 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Glasgow | Full | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Heathrow | Full | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Peterborough | low | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 14 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Swindon | Full | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 14 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Southampton | Full | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 15 Dec 2023 | Online Zoom | Online Live Zoom | good | £145.00 (£174.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 19 Dec 2023 | Classroom | Exeter | Full | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 22 Dec 2023 | Online Zoom | Online Live Zoom | good | £145.00 (£174.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 08 Jan 2024 | Online Zoom | Online Live Zoom | low | £145.00 (£174.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 09 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Bournemouth | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 10 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Leicester | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Portsmouth | low | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Sheffield | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 16 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Heathrow | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 18 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Swansea | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 18 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Southampton | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 19 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Newcastle upon Tyne | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Bristol | low | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Exeter | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 25 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Manchester | low | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 25 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Swindon | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 30 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Dartford / Thurrock M25 | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 30 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Birmingham | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Classroom | Preston, Lancashire | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 01 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Edinburgh | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 02 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Glasgow | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 13 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Bournemouth | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 15 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Cardiff | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 16 Feb 2024 | Online Zoom | Online Live Zoom | good | £145.00 (£174.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Peterborough | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Swindon | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 27 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Southampton | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 27 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Heathrow | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 28 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Birmingham | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Manchester | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 29 Feb 2024 | Classroom | Bristol | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 05 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Exeter | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 08 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Preston, Lancashire | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 14 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Edinburgh | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 14 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Cardiff | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 15 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Glasgow | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 19 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Swansea | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 21 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Swindon | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 26 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Bournemouth | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Bristol | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
| 28 Mar 2024 | Classroom | Heathrow | good | £195.00 (£234.00 inc VAT) | Book Now |
Frequently asked questions
What is PAT Testing?
Portable appliance testing commonly referred to as PAT testing is a systematic approach to ensuring your portable appliances are safe for continued use. A competent and trained person needs to make the decision of whether the item is safe and uses a variety of assessment methods.
Do you do a self study online pat testing course?
We have recently seen self-study PAT testing courses online and our opinion is that although self-study online learning is great for certain subjects we feel PAT testing is not one of them.
We do offer tutor-led live online PAT testing courses that take a full day and has practical elements included – this is a great compromise between self-study and full face to face training.
What is PAC Testing?
A very common error is people call PAT testing PAC testing. PAT testing is Portable Appliance Testing.
What areas do you cover for on-site PAT training?
We will run our PAT testing course anywhere, we regularly go to clients sites in England, Scotland and Wales. We also have run courses in Europe for some of our customers.
Who can do PAT testing?
PAT testing is the process of ensuring the appliance is safe, the process that we need to follow to make the decisions that an appliance is safe could be done by most people.
To do PAT testing you need to complete some training and be assessed as competent. Most people after such training could become a PAT tester.
Will i get a certificate?
Of course, all successful learners will receive a certificate, if you complete the competency course, you will receive a certificate from us (TTS) and this is accredited bt UKRS. if you complete the City and Guilds version of the course, you will receive a City and Guilds certificate.
There is no requirement for one over the other.
Everyone's a PAT Testing Expert!
A quick search about PAT testing and just about everyone claims to be a “PAT testing expert”. Any PAT testing course worth doing will follow the IET Code of Practice (Currently 5th edition). Please ensure your “PAT Testing Expert” courses follows this.
What is a PAT Tester Calibration?
A PAT tester is the test and measurement instrument needed to complete the full PAT test. It measures levels of resistance and it needs to be checked at suitable intervals.
Most manufacturers and the IET Code of Practice state that this should be annual. We can arrange for your PAT tester to be calibrated if you require.
All Open Public PAT Course Venues
PAT Training Courses – SOUTH
PAT Training Courses – WALES
PAT Training Courses – SCOTLAND
COURSE OVERVIEW
Who’s it for?
This 1-day hands-on Public PAT Training Courses are designed for those who want to carry out the practical act of PAT testing and is suitable for anyone over the age of 16. This course is designed for those with little or no electrical experience. If you want to save money on your pat testing or start your own PAT testing business, this is the course for you.
Why take this public PAT training courses?
On this course, you will receive thorough knowledge and practical instruction on how to complete PAT testing safely and effectively. You will also gain an understanding of the hazards associated with the use of testing and use of electrical appliances.
Our knowledgeable trainers provide a relaxed training experience where you can ask questions, fully participate and gain hands-on experience to be a confident PAT tester with suitable knowledge and competence in PAT testing of portable appliances in the UK.
We use a variety of PAT testers on the course from Seaward, Kewtech, Martindale, Fluke and more.
If you have your own PAT testing machine, it is better to bring this on the day so we can teach you in your actual machine. If you don’t have a machine, we will lend you one for the duration of the course.
Course content
This 1 day PAT testing course gives you the sufficient knowledge, skills and competence to be able to test anywhere in the UK on successful completion of the course.
The course covers the following key topics:
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- Electrical Safety
- Regulations roles and responsibilities
- Insulation and Earthing
- Classification of appliances I, II, III
- Law and scope of relevant legislation
- Types, use, and testing of electrical equipment.
- How Electrical dangers can arise
- Visual inspection of an appliance
- Earth continuity, Insulation resistance
- Earth leakage and Load / Run tests
- Flash Test / Hipot Testing (if required).
- How to record results and label correctly
Certification
On successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a training and competence certificate that is accredited by UKRS.
After Course Support
After the in house pat training course, we can continue to support you and your candidates via our learning zone for free.
What are Our clients saying?
R Waterfall
“Having spent the last three decades as a lecturer in electrical engineering at Manchester University, I’ve heard a very large number of presentations and been on a lot of short courses. How did yours compare? Well, I think it was very good, well structured, easy to follow and very informative. Definitely in the top class!”
B Cloherty
“Having over the years attended several training courses I would have to say that Ian’s was one of the best run courses for keeping and maintaining attendees interest. He has mastered the art of keeping people interested, I would if asked recommend your training, marks out of ten, Ten!”
