The City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Course provides essential skills for inspecting, testing, and certifying portable electrical appliances. It’s designed for those responsible for the ongoing safety of electrical equipment in domestic, commercial, or industrial environments.
This course combines both theory and hands-on practice, ensuring that learners leave confident in their ability to perform PAT duties in line with the latest Code of Practice.
Duration:
2 Days of structured in-centre learning
1 Day dedicated to final assessments (theory + practical)
🏫 Location:
Learn Trade Skills Training Centre, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
👥 Format:
Classroom-based training with hands-on practice
Delivered in small groups for individual attention
Led by experienced tutors with industry-standard PAT equipment
Contact 01992 413 503 for next intake
fter completing this course, learners can:
Add PAT testing to their professional services
Conduct inspections in workplaces, rentals, schools, and more
Continue to Inspection & Testing (2391-52) or Domestic Installer courses
Explore full NVQ progression routes toward the ECS Gold Card
✔ Written Assessment:
1 multiple-choice exam (open-book)
Based on the IET Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (5th Edition)
Typically 1-hour duration
✔ Practical Assessment:
Hands-on test where learners inspect, test, and record results from a range of portable appliances
Use of industry-standard PAT testing equipment
Focus on identifying faults, recording findings, and applying correct retest intervals
📜 Outcome:
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
Certificate issued upon successful completion of both assessments
You will be expected to have your own copies of these books when attending our 2365 Electrotechnical Diploma Package. Please also see the equipment required for the course.
IET – Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment 5th Edition (ISBN 9781785619663)
Equipment
Sticky tabs, highlighters, and a scientific calculator.
Khaled
Embarking on a new career path is never easy—but for Khaled, it was life-changing. After facing early challenges with electrical theory, he enrolled in the course at Learn Trade Skills. With the right guidance, support, and hands-on training, Khaled reignited his passion for the trade and gained the confidence and qualifications to progress in the industry
Learn Trade Skills (LTS) is a Vocational Training Centre based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire that specialises in training electricians.
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Electrician course
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