Our PAT Testing Course in London is a practical one day training course designed for people who want to learn how to carry out Portable Appliance Testing safely and confidently. The course is taught by Tim James, who has more than 30 years experience in the PAT Testing industry.
Learn how to carry out PAT Testing with PAT Testing Expert. This is a one day certificated training course in Portable Appliance Testing, held at various locations across London. All of our courses are presented by Tim James, widely recognised as the UK’s leading expert on PAT Testing. Learn from the expert!
Our courses are a mix of relevant theory and practical work. If you want to learn how to carry out PAT Testing, then this is the course for you! This is a practical hands-on course – you’ll get your hands on a range of different PAT Testing machines! You’ll get practical experience of testing a wide variety of different appliances, using a wide range of different machines. You’ll learn about the importance of the visual inspection and you’ll understand what PAT Testing is all about.
We currently use 4 venues in the capital – this page will give information on all of them and list the next available date at each one.
Our London Venues
- Central London – Hilton London Paddington
- Greenwich- Novotel Greenwich
- Watford – Village Watford
- Croydon – Hilton Croydon
Unlike many of our competitors, we use high quality hotels and conference centres for our training courses – we recognise that training is a big deal for you, and we don’t want you spending the day in a cramped stuffy room where you can’t concentrate! We hold our PAT courses in the best venues we can find. The are all easily accessible by car and public transport (although parking is expensive at the Central London venue – as you might expect!)
The venues at Croydon and Watford both provide free car-parking and are outside of the congestion zone.
The venue in Greenwich is right next to Greenwich Train Station and Greenwich DLR Station, and there are many bus routes to and from the location. There is a car park nearby, but this will be expensive and we advise taking public transport if you can.
The Central London hotel is right next to Paddington Station. It’s our most expensive venue but quality doesn’t come cheap! It’s a superb hotel – the definition of luxury and it’s an amazing place to spend a day learning a new skill. It’s easy to access by train, bus or underground. It is possible to drive here, although car parking will be expensive. We recommend travelling by public transport if you are attending this venue.
Remember! If you have more than 5 people to train, you may find it cheaper to organise an in-house course (at your premises) or we can arrange a special date for you at a nearby hotel or conference centre. Contact us for more information.
Background
Our PAT Testing course has been designed for people with little or no background knowledge. We start right at the beginning! We’ll get you to the point where you can PAT test equipment in your own workplace or even offer a PAT Testing service to other people. Many of our previous customers work in schools, residential care homes, charities, offices, TV and film companies, equipment hire etc. The course is a mix of theory and practical – telling you what you need to know and then giving you an opportunity to put it into practice straight away. Unlike most courses we run a LOT of practical on the day, and the whole day is designed to teach you what you need to know without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail.
There is NO EXAM on the course, although there is a LOT of hands-on practical. We’ll give you the confidence to go out and carry out PAT Testing, and you’ll have all the resources at your fingertips if you need to look something up. You’re also welcome to keep in touch and we’ll provide ongoing support and guidance if you need it – we carry out PAT Testing for our clients all day, every day, so our team is on the end of the phone or the email if you get stuck!
There’s a few good reasons why people frequently tell us that this is the best course they have attended. Why not see for yourself?
PAT Testing Course London
We’ve been in the PAT Testing business for many years and all of our courses are taught by Tim James – you’re not getting an un-named ‘instructor’ but a seasoned veteran in the PAT testing industry – widely considered to be the UK’s leading expert in the field. This is not a lecture, but a practical hands-on training seminar designed to teach you all that you need to carry out PAT Testing in your own workplace, or offer it as a service to your customers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Our LONDON PAT TESTING COURSES
Who should attend a PAT Testing course?
Our PAT Testing Course in London is suitable for anyone who needs to understand how to carry out Portable Appliance Testing safely and correctly.
People attending the course often include electricians, maintenance staff, landlords, facilities managers, office managers, and small business owners who want to test their own electrical equipment. The course is also popular with people who want to start offering PAT Testing as a service to local businesses.
No previous electrical qualifications are required. The course explains the principles of electrical safety in clear practical terms so that beginners can understand the process and gain confidence.
Do I need previous electrical experience?
No previous electrical experience is required to attend our Portable Appliance Testing training course.
The course begins by explaining the basic principles behind electrical safety and how appliances should be inspected and tested. The emphasis throughout the day is on practical understanding rather than complex electrical theory.
Many people attending the course have little or no technical background, and by the end of the day they feel confident carrying out PAT Testing in their own workplace or for their customers.
How long does the PAT Testing course take?
Our PAT Testing Course London is designed as a one day practical training course.
The day includes a mixture of explanation, demonstration and hands-on testing using several different PAT Testing machines. You will test a range of appliances such as extension leads, kettles, IT equipment and power tools.
By keeping the course to one day and focusing on the practical aspects of testing, most people leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to begin testing equipment straight away.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. At the end of the course you will receive a Certificate of Competence confirming that you have successfully completed the PAT Testing training.
There is no formal written exam. Instead, the course focuses on practical learning throughout the day to make sure everyone understands how to carry out the tests properly.
This approach is widely preferred by many people attending the course, particularly those who want practical skills rather than simply passing an examination.
Where are your London PAT Testing courses held?
We run PAT Testing courses in London at convenient venues that are easy to reach from across the capital and surrounding areas.
Courses are regularly held in locations such as Central London (Paddington), Greenwich, Croydon and Watford, with good transport links from Central London and the South East. The Croydon and Watford courses also have free parking available for our trainees.
Full venue details and available dates can be found on the booking page for each course.
We also run course regularly in Reading if you’re West London and find that easier to get to.
What will I learn on the PAT Testing course?
During the course you will learn how Portable Appliance Testing works in real workplaces. This includes:
• how to carry out effective visual inspections
• how to identify electrical faults and damaged equipment
• how to use PAT testing instruments correctly
• how to understand the results produced by test machines
• how to record and label tested appliances
• the legal responsibilities for maintaining electrical equipment safely
By the end of the day you will understand both how to carry out PAT Testing and why the tests are performed.
Can I start a PAT Testing business after the course?
Many people attend the course because they want to start offering PAT Testing services to businesses.
The course explains how testing is normally carried out in real environments such as offices, workshops and rental properties. You will also gain practical experience using professional PAT Testing equipment.
While the course does not promise instant business success, it gives you the knowledge needed to begin carrying out testing safely and professionally.
We run portable appliance testing courses at many other locations across the UK including Norwich, Sheffield, Southampton and Hull
We also have a dedicated site for our courses in Scotland – you can see more by clicking PAT Testing Training Scotland
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