Course Description : About this Course : Define ‘portable appliance testing’ (PAT) Summarise the purpose and importance of portable appliance testing for ensuring health and safety Analyse the relationships between electrical quantities and units Recognise common electrical terms used in PAT Outline the classifications of electrical equipment and their respective levels of protection against electric shock LEARNING OUTCOMES : Portable appliance testing (PAT) is an essential health and safety practice that ensures that electrical appliances are safe for use, thus minimising the risk of accidents. This health and safety training course lays out the principles, techniques and regulations relevant to PAT to help you safeguard lives and protect property. We go through electrical terminologies and abbreviations and outline the responsibilities of trained PAT technicians.