Portable Appliance Testing

The course aims to introduce candidates with the knowledge to carry out testing of portable electrical appliances within
their workplace.

Benefits to you and your organisation
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand why we carry out Portable Appliance Testing
Carry out visual inspections
Understand the difference between Class 1 and Class 2 appliances
Carry out an Earth Bond Test
Carry out the Insulation Test
Understand Leakage and Touch Screen Tests
Understand Polarity Tests
Carry out testing of 110v Appliances
Carry out testing of 240v Appliances
Test IT equipment

Course content
Regulations – EU Low Voltage Directive & Electricity at Work Regulations
User Checks
Formal Visual Checks
Combined Inspection and Testing
Equipment Registers
Frequency of Inspection and Testing
Inspection
Testing

Personal Protective Equipment
Not Required

Who should attend
This course is designed for all persons whose companies intend to appoint them to carry out the inspection and
testing of portable electrical equipment. Max Delegate Number 12 persons.