VENUE - KITS TRAINING CENTRE

DURATION: 1 Day

AIM:

The aim of the course is to provide delegates with knowledge and ability to categorise appliances and to operate test equipment correctly and safely. The course is aimed towards non-electrical operatives who have a basic requirement to inspect and test portable tool and appliances to meet the requirements of safety legislation.

Included in the course fee is a one hour City and Guilds external multiple choice examination for the candidate.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the need for portable appliance inspection and testing.
• Correctly carry out the inspection and testing of appliances.
• Monitor and record the results of inspections and tests to ensure safety.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Safety.
• Appliance construction and identification.
• Visual inspection.
• Formal visual inspection.
• Electrical testing.
• Interpretation of results and recording.

Delegates must have the following documents:

IEE Codes of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
(ISBN 0-85296-776-4)