Training

PAT Testing Training

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We offer Portable Appliance Training at our workshop and trainees will be given the opportunity to be involved with an interactive learning programme with lots of hands-on practical experience. Furthermore, this course is based on real-world experience and delivered in a professional manner. Training is delivered on a one to one basis, to ensure that trainees can learn at a pace that is tailored to meet individual’s needs and learning pace.

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Objectives

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1. Background

   1. The legal requirements

   2. What exactly does the law require?

   3. What should be tested, and how often?

   4. Who is responsible for the testing?

2. Electrical Appliances

   1. What types of equipment do we have to test?

   2. Class 1 and Class 2 appliances

   3. How to carry out a simple examination

   4. Checking plugs, cables and fuses Examination,

3. Inspection and Testing

   1. Demonstration and hands-on practical work

   2. Testing a variety of different appliances

   3. Important notes of safety

   4. Avoiding damage to equipment under test

4. Inspection and Testing

   1. More practical and demonstrations

   2. Testing ICT equipment

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Manual Handling

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We offer manual handling training at different levels; this training course will provide trainees with guidance on the correct lifting procedure and some handy hints on the do’s and don’ts of manual handling. A key component of these workshops is behaviour based through the promotion of personal responsibility for back care. This is designed to motivate the participants to undertake a positive change in their manual handling behaviour i.e. be motivated to implement suitable strategies to help prevent and manage musculoskeletal problems.

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Objectives

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1. Effective manual handling techniques

2. Posture exercise

3. Job planning

4. Early reporting and management.

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