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 operatives with an understanding of electrical principles 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)