Overview
There are no qualifications required prior to undertaking PAT testing. There are many training courses designed to bring delegates up to the required standard of competence for carrying this out.
The City & Guilds 2377 qualification is required by some organisations before staff are allowed to carry out PAT testing. Achieving this qualification shows a sound working knowledge of the IEE Code of Practice. The "IEE Code of Practice for in-service inspection and testing of Electrical Equipment" sets the industry standard on how to carry out PAT testing in the workplace.
