City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Course

Test and Certify Appliances with Confidence

Course Overview

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.

Who Is This Course For?

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Course Information

Content
  • Electrical Installation to BS 7671 Standards
  • Cable Management & Containment Systems
  • System Commissioning & Certification
  • Electrical Fault Finding and Repair
  • Energy Efficiency & Environmental Considerations
  • Health and Safety Legislation (HSE, EWR)
  • On-site Communication & Job Reporting
You’ll demonstrate your knowledge through your day-to-day work. There are no classes—everything is site-based and flexible.

Study Options

  • 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

Next Available

Contact 01992 413 503 for next intake

Progression Opportunities:

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

Enrolment and Fees:

  • Course Fee: £389.00

Other Course Details

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

Books

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.

Review

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

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