City & Guilds 2377-12 is the recognised qualification for people undertaking the inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT Testing). The qualification is based on the IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment 3rd edition, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
The qualification covers five key areas:
The qualification includes a 1 hour online exam, consisting of 30 multiple choice questions. Candidates are also required to undertake a practical assessment to demonstrate their ability to inspect and test an appliance and correctly complete forms. If preferred, candidates may use their own instruments for the practical assessment, in which case they bear responsibility for test results.
The City & Guilds 2377-11 qualification is aimed at managers and administrators with responsibilities for the maintenance of electrical equipment. The qualification does not include any practical testing. At present we do not run any 2377-11 courses.
The Trainer was excellent, he performed many PAT tests and had many examples to illustrate the points raised helping the information gained sink in. In addition to this he also spent time with me after the course showing me how to use the PAT tester my company had, which was very valuable. - Andrew, Rail Door Solutions