Portable Appliance Testing
Starting dates and places
Gloucestershire College offers this product as a default in the following regions: Gloucester
Description
About This CourseAs an electrician, there will be times when you’ll be called to test all sorts of electrical equipment including portable appliances. As always it is important to be specially trained to conduct these important inspections because someone’s life may just depend on it. Gloucestershire College cannot have made it easier for hard working electricians to get the certificate needed thanks to their one day course. In only seven hours you’ll learn the legal aspects of the Electricity at Work Regulations, basic electrical theory, inspection and testing procedures and the relevant recording procedures and test certification. You will also learn the theory covering the operation of a…
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As an electrician, there will be times when you’ll be called to test all sorts of electrical equipment including portable appliances. As always it is important to be specially trained to conduct these important inspections because someone’s life may just depend on it. Gloucestershire College cannot have made it easier for hard working electricians to get the certificate needed thanks to their one day course. In only seven hours you’ll learn the legal aspects of the Electricity at Work Regulations, basic electrical theory, inspection and testing procedures and the relevant recording procedures and test certification. You will also learn the theory covering the operation of appliances and test equipment. You will be continually assessed throughout this course and you’ll be required to sit a one hour multi-choice exam as well, which is normally taken on a separate evening.
Additional NotesAn interview is required to enrol on the course. Candidates will be required to purchase the following book prior to starting the course: Code of Practice for In Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment ISBN 978-0-86341-833-4
Entry CriteriaThe course is designed for electricians who wish to carry out inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment and ideally you should be working in a maintenance capacity.
Progression DetailsYou will already be a practicing electrician and this course will add to your knowledge, allowing you to do more. There are other courses available, such as the managers’ certification which will also enhance what you already know.
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