Certificate for the Code of Practice for

In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment

Portable Appliance Testing (C&G 2377-77) City & Guilds 2377-77 PAT Testing Course Content: This City & Guilds 2377 EET / PAT Course covers both management and the practical aspects of PAT testing and is ideal for those looking to offer EET / PAT testing as a service. The course is delivered as follows: Day 1 – Covers the theory of In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. Reference will be made to the Code of Practice. Practical examples will be used and demonstrated throughout. Practical demonstrations and a chance to use the equipment. Homework in preparation for the exam will be provided. Day 2 – Practice exam paper review, online exams and practical exams.  The course covers: How to navigate the Code of Practice (COP) Definitions used within the COP Legal Requirements and Responsibilities The Scope of the COP – What equipment is covered what is not Training and Competence Applicable electrical units of measurement Equipment classifications and construction and methods of achieving safety User Checks Formal visual inspection – What to look for when carrying out an inspecting Test instruments – a. What they do and how they do it, b. Calibration How to carry out inspection and testing The frequency of in-service inspection and testing Reporting and record keeping New and third-party equipment Example risk assessments