Clear explanations
Your instructor explains appliance types, visual inspection and the testing process. You can ask questions as you learn, without needing a previous electrical qualification.
About PAT
Testing Course
Practical PAT testing training, delivered by Skills Training Group.
We help people learn how to inspect electrical appliances, use a PAT tester and understand the results. Our one-day courses combine guidance from an instructor with practical work and assessment.
Part of Skills Training Group
Skills Training Group was founded in 2011. PAT Testing Course is part of the group, with the Skills Training Group team delivering training and helping learners with course and booking enquiries.
Our PAT courses are available at classroom venues across the UK, through live online training and at employers’ premises. Whether you are booking for yourself or arranging training for a team, we can help you choose a suitable option.
The course is designed for people with no previous electrical experience as well as those who want to develop their existing maintenance skills. Learners include facilities staff, landlords, property managers, tradespeople and people planning to offer a PAT testing service.
More about Skills Training GroupMark McShane
Mark McShane is the founder of Skills Training Group. He writes about training, qualifications and career development, including the articles in our PAT testing blog.
Read our PAT testing guidesLearn the process, then put it into practice
Our approach takes you from the first visual check through to understanding and recording your findings.
Time with the equipment
Practical exercises help you become familiar with a PAT tester. Equipment is supplied on classroom courses; live online learners use their own tester.
Practical assessment
You demonstrate the inspection and testing process and complete a short knowledge check. Your certificate records successful completion of the course.
Help with choosing and completing your course
If an employer or client has asked you for a particular qualification, speak to us before booking. We can explain what this PAT course covers so you can check it meets their requirement.
Please also contact us before booking if you have an access requirement or need support with learning or assessment. We can discuss your needs and the arrangements at your chosen venue.
After passing, your digital Skills Training Group PAT testing certificate is emailed within one working day. Free reassessment is available if you do not pass, and the course carries a money-back guarantee if you cannot meet the required assessment standard.
The certificate records your PAT course achievement. It does not qualify you as an electrician or cover the full range of electrical installation work.
Read our learners’ reviews
Read independent feedback on Trustpilot. These reviews cover Skills Training Group’s courses and services, including courses beyond PAT testing.
Read our reviews on TrustpilotLoads Trustpilot content and its optional cookies.
Find the right training for you
Book a place on a course, or arrange training for your team at work.
Explore workplace training