Key facts at a glance
We offer 3 PAT Testing courses:
City & Guilds 2377-22 & 2377-32 PAT Testing course (This course)
City & Guilds 2377-22 PAT Testing Course
3 Day PAT Testing Course with Foundation Day (For those with No Electrical Knowledge)
It is recommended for those intending to offer PAT testing as a service that they undertake both the 2377-22 and 2377-32 qualifications. If you are completely new to electrics then it is wise to take our 3 Day PAT Testing Course.
Why take this PAT Testing training course?
PAT Testing is one of our most popular courses. It is a great way of streaming another source of revenue and will enable you to offer another service to your customers.
We now offer the most up to date PAT testing courses. We have upgraded all of our courses to the new level 3 PAT testing courses 2377-22 and 2377-32.
Is this course right for me?
PAT Testing is a skill that can be learned by almost anyone such as office maintenance staff or landlords. Some basic electrical knowledge is useful but not essential. If you do not have an electrical background we would recommend taking our 3 Day PAT Testing Course.
In a commercial environment, regulations insist that every item of electrical equipment is tested and certified as being safe to use. For electrical contractors this can be seen as a potentially lucrative new service to add - and one that is required by industry at all levels.
City & Guilds 2377-22 & 2377-32 PAT Testing Course Content:
These two qualifications taken together give you the best possible return on your time and investment. Most candidates use the advantage of taking the two together.
1. City and Guilds 2377-32 Management Requirementsfor the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment.
2. City and Guilds 2377-22 In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
With these two qualifications you will be able to deliver a PAT Testing service and also manage the business side of PAT Testing for a company and should it be required, manage the operators who are carrying out the inspections.
This course option includes both the City & Guilds 2377-22 Operators Registration and Examination and the City & Guilds 2377-32 Management Qualification. If you are looking to only undertake only the Operators Registration & Examination 2377-22 you should click/book here.
We take you through the practical disciplines and formal recording processes, as well as preparing you for the online City and Guilds 2377 exams.
Electrical Safety
Regulations role and responsibilities
Insulation and earthing
Classification of appliances
Preliminary Inspection, test precautions
Using a Portable Appliance Tester
Essential tests
Optional tests
Labelling tests
Reporting and recording results
Implementing a test programme
Practical Assessment
Law and scope of relevant legislation
Types, use and testing of electrical equipment.
Categories, frequency and practicalities of PAT testing
Procedures, documentation and user responsibility
Identify training required for PAT testing
Appropriate test instruments and how they are used.
Exams
The 2377-22 PAT Testing exam consists of 50 questions with a time limit of 1 hour 45 minutes. This exam will be conducted at our centre in a comfortable environment.
Exam 2377-32 PAT Testing exam consists of 40 questions with a time limit of 1 hour 20 minutes. It follows completion of the 2377-22 exam.
Text books required:
The reference book 'Codes of Practice for In- Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment' 3rd Edition - ISBN No. 978-0863418334 is required for this course.
This book is available from www.theiet.org or good electrical suppliers, copies are also available for sale in our centre.
Course Code: TS4U-77
What's next?:
After completing this qualification we recommend:
