Working electricians
Current goal→2377-77
Add the recognised regulation or specialist certificate.
Best-fit route2 Days + 1 Practical Assessment Day● Next intake 15th October 2026
2377-77
PAT Testing Course.
For electricians, landlords, facilities staff and business owners who need the City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing Course. City & Guilds 2377-77 approved.
Duration2 Days + 1 Practical Assessment Day
Price£389
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds
Qualification2377-77
City & Guilds 2377-77 Accredited4.9 Star Reviews2377-77Cheshunt, Hertfordshire2 Days + 1 Practical Assessment Day1,000+ Students Trained
Current regulations
Every UK electrician passes through this step.
PAT Testing is a standalone specialist qualification for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. It can broaden your services, but it is not a mandatory step in the ECS Gold Card route.
- 1Foundations
Level 2 Diploma
FT6 wksPT14 wks
- 2Advanced
Level 3 Diploma
FT7 wksPT14 wks
- 3BS 7671
18th Edition
FT3 daysPT3 days
- 4Verification
2391-50
FT2 daysPT2 days
- 5Portfolio
NVQ Level 3
FT~12 mo with RPL · 2 yr maxPT~12 mo with RPL · 2 yr max
- 6Inspection
2391-51
FT3 daysPT3 days
- 7Practical
AM2 preparation guidance
Guidance included · assessment separate
- 8
- Who it is forFor every spark needing
For every spark needing
a current certificate.
For electricians, landlords, facilities staff and business owners who need the City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing Course. This PAT testing course in Cheshunt includes 2 days of training plus 1 practical assessment day, covering PAT tester use, visual inspection, electrical testing, labels and PAT test certificates.
Compliance teams
Current goal→2377-77
Keep records and competence current for site work.
Advisor checkedSelf-employed installers
Current goal→2377-77
Broaden services and win higher-value jobs.
Progression readyRefreshers
Current goal→2377-77
Update knowledge without joining a long programme.
Flexible pathway● Requirements
Clear entry. Clear outcome.
- Aged 18 or over
- Familiarity with electrical systems and electrical hazards
- Prior qualifications are not mandatory if adequate knowledge and experience can be demonstrated
- Upcoming intakes
Reserve your place. Short-course spaces are limited.
Book a free consultation and we will map the shortest route from where you are today to the right qualification.
15Oct 2026
Full-Time
Tutor-led route - 2 days (Thu-Fri
Don't see a date that works? - we run closed groups for teams of 10+.
- Course syllabusInside PAT Testing (C&G 2377-77). Every
Inside PAT Testing (C&G 2377-77). Every
unit mapped clearly.
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● 2 Days + 1 Practical Assessment Day
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Legislation & Regulations
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, PUWER 1998, and employer responsibilities.
LegislationRegulationsHealth
Visual Inspection
Identifying faults, damage, and incorrect wiring through systematic visual checks.
VisualInspectionIdentifying
Electrical Testing
Earth continuity, insulation resistance, touch current, and protective conductor testing on a PAT testing machine.
TestingEarthcontinuity
Documentation & Labelling
Recording results, issuing PAT test certificates, pass/fail labelling, and maintaining compliance records.
DocumentationLabellingRecording
City & Guilds 2377-77 Level 3 Award
City & Guilds 2377-77 Level 3 Award. This is included as part of the course delivery.
CityGuilds2377
5Core areas
2 Days + 1 Practical Assessment DayCourse length
2Assessments
- AssessmentHow PAT Testing (C&G
How PAT Testing (C&G
2377-77) is assessed.
Book a free consultation and we will map the shortest route from where you are today to the right qualification.
Open-book online multiple-choice knowledge test
1 hour 45 minutes80%
Online Exam
Practical inspection and testing assignment
1 practical assessment dayPass/fail
Practical Assessment
- Route comparison
Choosing Your Route
See what is included, what changes between routes, and whether a package gives you better value before choosing PAT Testing (C&G 2377-77).
| CompareWhat changes? | Option 1PAT Testing (C&G 2377-77)Recommended | Option 21-Day Workshop | Option 3Online Theory Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| City & Guilds Certificate | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Practical Equipment Testing | Included | Limited | Not included |
| Hands-On PAT Tester Use | Included | Limited | Not included |
| Recognised City & Guilds Route | Included | Not included | Not included |
| IET Code of Practice Coverage | Included | Partial | Theory |
| Suitable for Commercial Work | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Duration | 2 days + 1 practical assessment day | 1 day | Self-paced |
Option 1PAT Testing (C&G 2377-77)Recommended
- City & Guilds Certificate
- Included
- Practical Equipment Testing
- Included
- Hands-On PAT Tester Use
- Included
- Recognised City & Guilds Route
- Included
- IET Code of Practice Coverage
- Included
- Suitable for Commercial Work
- Included
- Duration
- 2 days + 1 practical assessment day
Option 21-Day Workshop
- City & Guilds Certificate
- Not included
- Practical Equipment Testing
- Limited
- Hands-On PAT Tester Use
- Limited
- Recognised City & Guilds Route
- Not included
- IET Code of Practice Coverage
- Partial
- Suitable for Commercial Work
- Not included
- Duration
- 1 day
Option 3Online Theory Only
- City & Guilds Certificate
- Not included
- Practical Equipment Testing
- Not included
- Hands-On PAT Tester Use
- Not included
- Recognised City & Guilds Route
- Not included
- IET Code of Practice Coverage
- Theory
- Suitable for Commercial Work
- Not included
- Duration
- Self-paced
- Successful Students
What Our Students Say
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*****Sarah K.
SK5.0 RatingPAT Testing (C&G 2377-77)
Quick, practical, and I was testing appliances confidently by the end of the day.
*****Michael R.
MR5.0 RatingDomestic Installer Package
Left the office, joined the trade. Seven weeks in Cheshunt, first paid job the following Monday.
*****Sarah J.
SJ5.0 RatingGold Card Pathway
LTS sequenced the Level 2 and NVQ around my work so I never lost a week of income.
- Next stepNext steps after PAT
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Testing (C&G 2377-77).
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- Frequently AskedEverything you need
Everything you need
to know, upfront.
What is PAT testing?
PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is the routine inspection and testing of portable electrical appliances to verify they are safe to use. PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing. It combines a formal visual inspection with electrical tests — typically earth continuity, insulation resistance, and polarity — carried out to the IET Code of Practice 5th Edition (2020).
Is PAT testing a legal requirement?
There is no single law that names PAT testing, but the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to keep work equipment safe. HSE guidance INDG236 ("Maintaining portable electric equipment in low-risk environments") sets out the inspection-and-testing approach that demonstrates compliance. Landlords in England have a separate statutory duty to commission a 5-yearly EICR of fixed installations under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 — that is not the same as PAT testing, but most letting agents also require PAT certificates for any portable appliances supplied with the rental as standard practice.
Who can carry out PAT testing?
The law requires the person doing the work to be competent; it does not name one mandatory job title. Competence depends on training, knowledge and experience for the equipment and environment involved. The City & Guilds 2377-77 qualification provides formal evidence of assessed knowledge and practical skill, but holders must still work within their demonstrated competence.
How do you PAT test an appliance?
PAT testing follows three stages: (1) a user check, (2) a formal visual inspection looking for damaged cables, plugs, and casings, and (3) the electrical tests on a PAT testing machine — earth continuity, insulation resistance, and polarity. Each appliance is then labelled with a pass or fail sticker and the result is logged on a PAT test certificate or register.
What is a PAT testing machine?
A PAT testing machine (PAT tester) is a handheld instrument that runs the electrical tests on portable appliances — earth continuity, insulation resistance, leakage current, and polarity. Common brands include Megger, Seaward, Kewtech, and Fluke. Our course familiarises you with machine setup, reading results, and recording them on a PAT test certificate.
Do you receive a PAT testing certificate after the course?
Yes. On passing this course you receive a City & Guilds 2377 PAT testing qualification — the recognised PAT tester certification in the UK. Each appliance you subsequently test produces a portable appliance test certificate (a register or labelled report) recording the date, the test results, and the tester.
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Books & references
This list comes from the LTS course catalogue. Check it again before attending in case a publication edition changes.
Recommended reading
Useful supporting publications, but not required for attendance.
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Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (5th Edition)
Current IET reference for the 2377 PAT qualification.
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