PAT Testing Course Overview

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Our private PAT testing course for charity shops is expertly delivered by our trainer on your premises (or a premises of your choice). This course is specifically designed to teach charity shop staff and volunteers how to PAT test donated electrical appliances, enabling your organisation to test items in-house before resale. No prior experience is required to take this course.​

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Pricing Overview

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Our course pricing is based on location, with two zones reflecting travel distance for our trainer. Zone A covers most of mainland UK, while Zone B includes Cornwall, Scotland, and Wales. ​

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Zone A (Mainland UK excluding locations in Zone B): £1,400 + VAT

Zone B (Cornwall, Scotland, Wales): £1,550 + VAT

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Additional Same Day Sessions (if required): £400 + VAT for Zone A, £550 + VAT for Zone B

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Number of Delegates

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Our private courses are designed for up to 12 delegates. For larger groups, we can arrange an additional session on the same day at a reduced cost.

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To speak to our team about a private course, click here to complete our enquiry form or call 01904 791050

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Course Details​​

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This in-person PAT Testing Course is specifically designed for charity shops, giving staff and volunteers the skills required to test donated electrical items in-house. It ensures items are safe for resale and helps your shop stay compliant with safety regulations.

The course includes a hands-on practical session using examples of commonly donated appliances, with step-by-step guidance from our expert trainer. There is also a Q&A session where delegates can ask questions about their own PAT testing requirements.

At the end of the course, all participants complete a multiple-choice test and receive a Certificate of Competence. Downloadable forms and documentation are included to support the setup and management of your in-house PAT testing process.

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Course Content

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The course content covers:

• Why do we have to PAT Test

• HSE Recommendations

• Class of Appliance

• Frequency of Testing

• Forms and Labels

• User Checks and Formal Visual Inspection

• Checking Fuses

• Testing a Class 1 appliance

• Testing a Class 2 appliance

• Testing Power Cord​​

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Feedback from delegates about the course:

"10/10 for every part of the course"

"Very knowledgeable trainer and well presented course"

"Had no previous experience of this subject, now feel confident to use my knowledge."

"Full marks for course administration, presentation and content"​​