EAL Award in In-Service Inspections & Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT Testing)
ELEC 8
This course is intended for those who are involved in the safety testing of portable appliances (PAT) and wish to achieve the EAL Award via theory review and assessment.
EAL Award in In-Service Inspections & Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT Testing)
ELEC 8
This course is intended for those who are involved in the safety testing of portable appliances (PAT) and wish to achieve the EAL Award via theory review and assessment.
Course Overview
This is the benchmark qualification for anyone who intends to carry out the practical testing of electrical equipment, also known as Portable Appliance Testing. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state “as may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger”.
Written Assessments
An online assessment is required during this 3 Day course
Practical Assessments
This course will anticipate that candidates have an understanding of electrical theory: including the effects of resistances on cables, common electrical terminology, and common equations (including Ohms Law), etc, and how to work safely in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
Practical Tests
Candidates are asked to carry out visual inspections as well as practical testing using electrical test equipment
Course Schedule
This is a three day course which is inclusive of an in-classroom assessment
Pre-Requisites
There are no formal prerequisites required for this course
Gastec Training
Gastec Training and Assessment Centres is a leading supplier of training and assessment services to the utilities industries. We offer the full portfolio of training and assessment services for the entire utilities sector including the Gas Safe register.
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New Entrants
Industry Expertise ?
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Conversion Courses
A New Career Direction ?
We offer a range of courses for new entrants with no experience of the utilities sector. Courses are available in all the major utility sectors.
Industry Expertise ?
If you are an experienced technician in the utilties sector but wish to broaden your skill set we have a range of conversion courses available