PAT Testing: Training and Certifcation

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Hi All 
 Firstly, I would like to say Happy New Year and hope that you are safe and well. 
 I run a charity and one of our objectives is to provide IT technician traineeships to those from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 16 to 30. 
 Whilst I can cover the device refurb etc. I lack knowledge of PAT testing. I have found training companies but at &pound;200/250 per head, it's out of our scope for now. 
 I am looking for help to understand the standards and steps around PAT test training and certification so that we can include this in the traineeship. I have started to reach out to equipment manufacturers but again I lack the knowledge of what is needed. 
 Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to provide.

gkenyon · Accepted Answer

https://shop.theiet.org/code-of-practice-for-in-service-inspection-and-testing-of-electrical-equipment-5th-edition

AJJewsbury · Answer

The IET have a book on Portable appliance testing which is usually regarded as the go-to text on the subject. It does have a slightly unexpected if technically correct title - something like the in-service-inspection-and-testing-of-electrical-appliances or something like that - if Graham's around soon I'm sure he can supply the details. 
 - Andy.

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