UKRS-accredited certificate
Certificate of Competence issued on successful completion — valid from day one.
● Next available Southampton course: Tue 3 Nov — booking now
PAT Testing Course Southampton
A 1-day PAT testing course at the DoubleTree in Chilworth, on the M27, not down in the city. Live trainer, real testers, UKRS certificate. £195+VAT. Free tester loan. Portsmouth has its own dates if that is closer.
UKRS certificate
Free handbook & resources
Free PAT tester loan
Lifetime after-course support
£195 +VAT
Your venue
Double Tree Hilton, Bracken Place Chilworth,
Southampton
SO16 3RB
Easy access from the M27
1 dayfull certification
9:30–4:30course hours
£195 +VAT£234.00 inc / person
UKRSaccredited
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Southampton course dates
Places are limited to keep groups small — book early to secure your seat.
| Date | Location | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3 Nov2026 | Southampton | Available | £195 +VAT£234.00 inc | Book now |
| Tue 8 Dec2026 | Southampton | 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 Southampton 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 Southampton PAT testing course for?
Port, warehouse and facilities teams along the south coast, plus in-house testers from Winchester, Eastleigh and Salisbury. If you are east of the Solent, check Portsmouth first. No electrical experience needed.
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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 Southampton?
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
Southampton
SO16 3RB
Your Southampton training venue
Double Tree Hilton, Bracken Place Chilworth,Southampton
SO16 3RB
Easy access from the M27
Easy to reach from Winchester, Eastleigh, Fareham and Salisbury.
Any trouble finding us on the day? Call 01793 497181 and we'll guide you in.
PAT training in Southampton
Why train with us in Southampton?
Chilworth sits on the M27, so you are not crossing the city to get in. Winchester, Eastleigh, Fareham and Salisbury are the usual catchment.
Portsmouth is a separate TTS venue, not a satellite of this one. Hotel on-site parking. Same 9:30–4:30 practical day, assessment before you leave, certificate 7–10 days later.
Delegates regularly join our Southampton course from Winchester, Eastleigh, Fareham, Salisbury, Portsmouth and across Hampshire — 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 Southampton PAT testing venue?
Our Southampton course runs at Double Tree Hilton, Bracken Place Chilworth,, Southampton, SO16 3RB — easy access from the M27, making it easy to reach from Winchester, Eastleigh, Fareham and Salisbury.
Is there parking at the Southampton venue?
Yes — on-site parking is available 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 Southampton 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
★★★★★
"Paddy presented the course in layman's terms and made it very easy to absorb and understand."
★★★★★
"Fantastic course. Felt comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed the day!"
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Ready to get PAT certified in Southampton?
Book your place on an upcoming Southampton 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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