Electrical safety is essential in care homes, where staff and residents rely on a wide range of electrical appliances. This Online PAT Testing Course is designed to teach care home staff and maintenance teams how to perform PAT testing efficiently and safely. 
 
The course is self-paced and fully online, made up of video modules and quick assessments to ensure understanding. Once all modules and tests have been completed, a certificate is provided. No prior experience is needed to complete this course.    
 
This course also includes downloadable forms and documentation to help care homes plan and implement PAT testing effectively and maintain PAT testing records for compliance. 
 
Course Content 
Module 1 – Why Do We Have to PAT Test? 
Learn why PAT testing is essential for preventing electrical hazards and ensuring compliance in care homes. 
 
Module 2 – Class of Appliance 
Understand the differences between Class I and Class II appliances and how to identify both classes.  
 
Module 3 – Planning and Frequency of PAT Testing 
Find out how often PAT testing should be carried out based on the type of appliance, work environment, class of equipment and previous failure rate. 
 
Module 4 – Forms and Labels 
Learn how to document PAT testing results correctly and use PAT labels to track appliance safety. 
 
Module 5 – User Checks and Formal Visual Inspection 
Discover how care home staff can identify electrical faults through user checks and formal visual inspections. 
 
Module 6 – Checking Fuses 
Understand how to check fuses are safe and the correct value fuse is used in electrical appliances.  
 
Module 7 – Testing a Class I Appliance 
Learn how to perform PAT tests on Class I appliances such as sandwich makers and kettles. 
 
Module 8 – Testing a Class II Appliance 
Learn the correct procedures for PAT testing Class II appliances. 
 
Module 9 – Test Examples 
This module consists of 5 lessons giving real world PAT testing examples across a range of appliances. 
 
Online Course Duration and Certification 
The course typically takes between 2 - 3 hours to complete.  
For each module a short test will follow the video learning content. The tests for each module will need to be complete before the course participant will have access to their certificate. The tests can be retaken and the course content reviewed if any tests are not passed first time. 
 
Upon passing, a certificate is provided via email or can be downloaded from the Thinkific platform.  
 
Pricing & Bulk Discounts 
Discounts are available for multiple trainees: 
•    Pack of 5 - £65 each (total price £325) saving £20 
•    Pack of 10 - £62 each (total price £620) saving £70 
•    Pack of 20 - £59 each (total price £1,180) saving £200 
 
Multiple quantity coupons are emailed to one email address. Each trainee then registers on the Thinkific website and redeems their coupon. 
 
Terms and Conditions 
• One coupon can only be used by one person for a single course and test. 
• Candidates should enter their name carefully when prompted, as this information will automatically appear on their certificate exactly as entered. 
• Certificates will be provided in PDF format upon successful completion of the course and test. 
• All courses and tests must be completed within 24 months from the date of purchase. 
• Upon purchasing an online course, you will receive your coupon and joining details via email.
• Log-in details are emailed within 2 working days from the date of purchase.