City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Course

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.

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Entry Requirement:

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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.

Individuals with basic electrical knowledge
Those seeking a recognised PAT testing qualification
Facilities managers, landlords, maintenance teams, or electricians adding PAT to their services
Those seeking a recognised PAT testing qualification

Study Options

Duration:
- 2 Days of structured in-centre learning
- 1 Day dedicated to final assessments (theory + practical)
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
Bulk booking and employer discounts available for companies.

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.

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City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Course

Course Overview

Course Information

Study Options

Next Available

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Enrolment and Fees:

Other Course Details

Books

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