Description
Overview
The Advanced Electrical Safety & Portable Appliance Testing Training course is designed to provide learners with the solid foundation of knowledge they need to test and work with electrical equipment safely. It covers the PAT testing procedure, fire safety training, step-by-step guidance for using power tools, and much more.
Designed by experts, this comprehensive course will teach you how to identify electrical hazards, conduct thorough fire safety and electrical risk assessments, and inspect electrical equipment efficiently. You will also familiarise yourself with key safety legislation and learn what to do in the case of an electrical emergency. Moreover, you will display knowledge on direct current, alternating current, voltage, resistance, capacitance and the use of capacitors
Whether you are looking to become a qualified electrician or just want to build on your electrical knowledge, this course will equip you with the skills to become fully competent in dealing with electrical equipment and handle electrical incidents professionally, with confidence.
Accredited by CPD
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
24/7 Learning Assistance
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This electrical safety and PAT testing training course is ideal for those who work with electrical equipment, such as those in the following professions:
Electricians
Health & Safety Managers
Electrical Engineers
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Identify and prevent electrical hazards in the home and workplace
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the effects of electric current on the body
Understand the importance of protective clothing and the different types of PPE
Discuss the difference between direct currents and alternating currents
Explain the basic concepts of electricity, such as voltage and resistance
List factors that affect capacitance and understand energy density of electric fields
Work safely with electrical equipment such as power tools and other hand tools
Perform a risk assessment and understand the code of practice for the testing of electrical equipment
Reduce and control risk by implementing an effective safety management system
Identify the different classes of equipment and types of safety tests
Accreditation
All of our courses are fully accredited. The content of the Advance Electrical Safety & Portable Appliance Testing Training course is certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to the continuous professional development principles. This course provides you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helps you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your Advance Electrical Safety & Portable Appliance Testing Training course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Curriculum
Module 1: Safety Precautions
Module 2: Direct Current
Module 3: Alternating Current
Module 4: Voltage and Resistance
Module 5: Capacitance and Capacitors
Module 6: Working Safely with Electrical Equipment
Module 7: Electrical Incidents
Module 8: Risk Assessment
Module 9: Reducing and Controlling Risks
Module 10: Combined Inspection and Testing
Module 11: Introduction to Portable Appliance Testing
Module 12: Risk Assessment
Module 13: Reducing and Controlling Risks
