UKRS-accredited certificate
Certificate of Competence issued on successful completion — valid from day one.
● Next available Preston course: Wed 21 Oct — booking now
PAT Testing Course Preston
Lancashire's open PAT day: Holiday Inn on The Ringway, just off the M6. Live 1-day course, UKRS certificate, £195+VAT. Free tester loan. Free on-site parking.
UKRS certificate
Free handbook & resources
Free PAT tester loan
Lifetime after-course support
£195 +VAT
Your venue
Holiday Inn Preston, The Ringway
Preston, Lancashire
PR1 3AU
Just off the M6
1 dayfull certification
9:30–4:30course hours
£195 +VAT£234.00 inc / person
UKRSaccredited
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Preston course dates
Places are limited to keep groups small — book early to secure your seat.
| Date | Location | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct2026 | Preston | Available | £195 +VAT£234.00 inc | Book now |
| Tue 1 Dec2026 | Preston | Available | £195 +VAT£234.00 inc | Book now |
| Fri 22 Jan2027 | Preston | Available | £195 +VAT£234.00 inc | Book now |
Need a different location or date?
We run the same course at 24 venues UK-wide — enter your postcode or town and we’ll point you to your nearest.
Everything you need
What's included in the Preston course
One price, no upsells. You don't have to be an electrician to do PAT testing.
IET 5th Edition
The course follows the current IET Code of Practice throughout.
Free PAT tester loan
Bring your own machine or borrow one of ours for the day at no charge.
Small groups
Personal tuition and plenty of hands-on time — never a lecture hall.
Lifetime learning zone
Course guide plus videos, equipment registers and record-keeping templates — forever.
Theory + practical mix
Hands-on testing of real appliances with Seaward, Kewtech, Martindale and Fluke testers — all makes and models covered.
Lifetime support
Ongoing help and guidance after the course as standard — we like to help.
Discounted PAT kit
Discounted PAT testers and accessories from our PAT Shop, with honest advice on what suits you.
⚡Plus: the free TTS PAT Reporter app — record tests, print QR labels and send professional PDF reports from your phone. Included with the course, free for life.See what you get ↓
Course overview
Who is the Preston PAT testing course for?
Facilities teams and new testers from Blackpool, Blackburn, Bolton and Lancaster who would rather not sit in Manchester. No electrician's ticket required.
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What you'll learn
Electrical safety, regulations and responsibilities, appliance classes I/II/III, insulation and earthing, earth leakage and run tests, load tests, and how to record results correctly.
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How the day runs
Morning theory, then hands-on testing of real appliances on real PAT testers — yours or ours — finishing with an assessment. Your UKRS certificate follows within 7–10 days. Typically 9:30–4:30.
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Not convenient in Preston?
We run the same course at 21+ UK venues, live online via Zoom, or on-site at your premises — we come to you, when and where you want.
UKRS AccreditedCertificate of Competence
Getting here
Preston, Lancashire
PR1 3AU
Your Preston training venue
Holiday Inn Preston, The RingwayPreston, Lancashire
PR1 3AU
Just off the M6
Easy to reach from Blackpool, Blackburn, Bolton and Lancaster.
Any trouble finding us on the day? Call 01793 497181 and we'll guide you in.
PAT training in Preston
Why train with us in Preston?
The Ringway hotel is the M6 stop for Lancashire. Blackpool, Blackburn, Bolton, Lancaster and Chorley are a normal drive.
Manchester is the next open day south if Preston is full. Same small-group practical as everywhere else.
Delegates regularly join our Preston course from Blackpool, Blackburn, Bolton, Lancaster, Chorley and across Lancashire — and if another location suits you better, the same course runs at 24 venues across the UK.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is your Preston PAT testing venue?
Our Preston course runs at Holiday Inn Preston, The Ringway, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3AU — just off the M6, making it easy to reach from Blackpool, Blackburn, Bolton and Lancaster.
Is there parking at the Preston venue?
Yes — free on-site parking at the venue. Any trouble on the day, call 01793 497181.
Do I need to be an electrician?
No. You need training and to be assessed as competent — that's exactly what this course does. It's designed for people with little or no electrical experience.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes — every successful learner receives a UKRS-accredited Certificate of Competence from TTS, recognised UK-wide. It follows within 7–10 days of passing.
What if I don't have a PAT tester?
We'll loan you one for the course, free of charge. If you have your own machine, bring it — we'll teach you on the tester you'll actually be using. Our trainers can also recommend the right machine for your needs.
What does the course cover?
Electrical safety, regulations and responsibilities, insulation and earthing, appliance classes I/II/III, how electrical dangers arise, earth leakage and run tests, load tests, and how to record results correctly — all following the IET Code of Practice 5th Edition.
What if Preston dates don't suit me?
We run the same course at 21+ venues across the UK, live online via Zoom, and on-site at your premises where we come to you. Use the postcode finder above or browse all venues.
What is PAT tester calibration?
Your PAT tester measures resistance and current, so it needs checking at suitable intervals — most manufacturers and the IET Code say annually. We can arrange calibration for you.
Reviews
What our delegates say
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"Ian's was one of the best run courses for keeping attendees' interest. Marks out of ten: Ten!"
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"Very good trainer, paced the course well and very informative. 10/10."
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Ready to get PAT certified in Preston?
Book your place on an upcoming Preston course — places are limited and courses regularly sell out. Prefer another option? We also run live Zoom courses and on-site training at your premises.
Included with every course
Your free TTS PAT Reporter app
Walk out of the course with the tool to use straightaway — record tests, print labels and send professional PDF reports, straight from your phone.
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- ✓Works on any phone or computer — iPhone, Android, Windows or Mac, even fully offline.
- ✓Pass marks worked out for you as you type, to the IET Code of Practice.
- ✓Professional PDF reports saved to your phone or emailed in a tap.
- ✓Prints PASS / FAIL labels with QR codes on a label printer (sold separately).
- ✓Labels built to last — laminated tape seals the print against scuffs, sun and spills, so it's still readable at the retest. No fading till-roll stickers.
- ✓Scan the label next year and the retest fills itself in.
Similar apps charge a monthly subscription.
Yours is free for life.
Yours is free for life.
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