PAT testing training courses
City & Guilds 2377
2377-12 (Unit 200)
Certificate for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
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:
- Equipment construction and classification
- Types of equipment
- How electrical Shocks can occur
- Methods of equipment construction to prevent shocks
- The effect of resistance on disconnection times
- RCD Protection
- Inspection requirements
- Frequency of inspection & testing
- User checks
- Requirements of a formal visual inspection
- Combined inspection and testing
- Requirements of the visual inspection/examination of equipment
- The types of electrical tests
- Tests not required
- Test equipment
- The use of portable appliance testing equipment and recording data
- Acceptable earth & insulation resistance readings
- Leakage & touch current readings
- Equipment Labelling
- Recognising deteriorating equipment
- Equipment
- Damaged and faulty equipment
- Cord sets
- Microwave oven testing
- Testing IT equipment
- Fuse requirements
- Testing following repair
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.
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A copy of the IEE Code of Practice is required for the course and exam, a loan copy will be provided to candidates if required but we recommend purchasing your own copy for future reference. |
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Exam Success IEE Code of Practice, is a useful book written by the IET and City & Guilds. It includes revision help, tips and advice from examiners and a FAQ section, all of which are designed to reinforce understanding and increase candidate's confidence for the 2377 exam. |
2377-11 (unit 100)
Certificate in Management of Electrical Equipment Maintenance
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.
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