PAT Testing Course
Earn a recognised PAT Testing certificate online. Learn portable appliance testing, reduce risks and ensure workplace electrical safety.
Provider
Echo3 Education, UK(Online)This course is available on the Echo3 Education website.
Description
PAT Testing Course Online
The online PAT Testing course from Echo3 is a comprehensive, CPD-accredited training programme designed to teach safe portable appliance testing (PAT) in the workplace. This online PAT training helps learners understand electrical safety, reduce risks, and know how to maintain compliance with UK safety regulations.
Learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills to identify Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electrical appliances, carry out user checks, visual inspections, and PAT tests, and use a Portable Appliance Tester to perform earth continuity and insulation resistance testing.
The course also covers risk assessment, testing frequency, and how to implement a compliant PAT testing system with accurate documentation.
Why is PAT Testing Important?
PAT testing is essential for workplace electrical safety. Faulty electrical equipment is a leading cause of fires in UK businesses, contributing to thousands of workplace fires every year, with electrical faults responsible for around 1 in 5 commercial fires. Regular inspection and PAT testing helps identify issues early, reducing the risk of fires, electric shocks, and serious injuries while keeping your workplace safe and compliant.
Completing an online PAT Testing Course enables businesses to take a proactive approach to health and safety, helping to protect employees, reduce downtime, and prevent costly incidents.
PAT Testing Legal Requirements
Although PAT testing is not explicitly required by law, UK legislation places a clear duty on employers to ensure electrical safety. Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, all electrical equipment must be maintained to prevent danger.
To remain compliant, employers should implement a PAT testing regime that includes:
- Risk assessments based on equipment type and usage
- Routine visual inspections and user checks
- Formal PAT testing at appropriate intervals
- Accurate record keeping and documentation
This online PAT Testing course ensures learners understand legal responsibilities and can confidently carry out testing in line with HSE guidance and best practice.
Who Should Take the PAT Testing Course?
The PAT Testing course is ideal for anyone responsible for electrical equipment safety in the workplace, including:
- Facilities managers and maintenance personnel
- Health and safety officers
- Electricians and technicians
- Office managers and business owners
- Staff responsible for carrying out or managing PAT testing
This course is suitable for beginners, first-time testers, and experienced workers looking to refresh their knowledge of portable appliance testing procedures and electrical safety standards.
CPD-Accredited PAT Testing Training
This CPD-accredited PAT Testing training is designed to build confidence and competence in performing electrical safety checks. Learners develop a clear understanding of PAT testing methods, risk assessment, and compliance requirements.
The certification provides recognised proof of training, supporting workplace audits, inspections, and internal compliance processes.
Course Format and Duration
The PAT Testing course is delivered through structured, easy-to-follow modules, combining engaging video content with interactive knowledge checks to reinforce learning.
- 100% online and self-paced
- Accessible on any internet-enabled device
- Average completion time: approximately 60 minutes
For a more comprehensive safety programme, this course can be combined with Electrical Safety Training, Risk Assessment Training, or Fire Marshal courses, helping organisations maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
About Echo3 Education
Echo3 Education LTD was founded in 2016 to provide organisation with a cost-effective platform for providing staff with high quality health and safety training.
Our accredited courses cover best-practice guidance from the UK Health & Safety Executive. Employee responsibilities are communicated in an engaging way with clear language so your staff will know how to contribute to a safe, healthy and productive workplace.
Each course culminates in a knowledge check with completion certificate to help ensure you meet both training and record keeping requirements.
Rated 'Excellent' by over 800 company & learner reviews, prices start at only £3.50 per course.
