PAT Testing Course: Online & Face-to-Face Training
Trusted by organisations and sole traders across the UK, our PAT testing courses are designed to be flexible and practical. Choose a self-paced online course, or face-to-face training at your premises or our York training location.
Whichever way you learn best, we've got a PAT testing course to match. Online courses let you train at your own pace from anywhere; face-to-face courses, either in York or at your own premises, give you hands-on practice with an expert trainer in the room.
We also offer online manual handling training tailored specifically to charity retail.
Our Approach
Trusted by organisations across the UK, our PAT testing training is designed to be flexible and practical.
Choose from self-paced online courses or face-to-face training at your premises or our York training location. We also offer online manual handling training tailored to charity retail.
Online Training Courses In-person Courses Online Manual Handling
PAT Testing Course Pricing at a Glance
PAT testing course prices vary mainly by format and group size.
Online courses are the most affordable way for an individual to get certified; our York group course sits in the middle for those who want a trainer in the room, and private courses hosted at your own premises cost more but train a whole team, up to 12 delegates, in a single visit.
What you will get
Online courses: from £69.00 excl. VAT
Group face-to-face course (York): £149.00 excl. VAT per delegate
Private course (your premises, up to 12 delegates): from £1,400 + VAT (Zone A) / £1,550 + VAT (Zone B) — see full.
Contact usOur PAT Testing Training Courses
In-person Training Courses
Our face-to-face PAT Testing courses provide a supportive, hands-on learning environment. Delivered either at your premises or at our dedicated training location in York, each course is designed to be practical, engaging, and tailored to your organisation’s specific PAT testing needs. All courses include a certification upon completion.
PAT Testing Course in York
The course offers plenty of hands-on practice, allowing you to use your own PAT tester or our BattPAT PASS/FAIL tester to practice with a range of electrical appliances. Our PAT testing courses are held at our premises in York and are priced at £149 + VAT per person.
Private PAT Testing Course
Our private PAT testing courses are expertly delivered by our trainer on your premises (or premises of your choice). They are aimed at organisations that are looking to PAT test electrical items in-house or prior to resale, such as in charity shops and repair cafés.
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Private PAT Testing Course for Charity Shops
Aimed at organisations that are looking to PAT test electrical items in-house or prior to resale, such as in charity shops and repair cafés.
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Private PAT Testing Course for Care Homes
This course is designed to teach care home staff to PAT test, so your organisation can bring PAT testing in-house. No prior experience is required to take this course.
Online Training Courses
Our face-to-face PAT Testing courses provide a supportive, hands-on learning environment. Delivered online each course is designed to be practical, engaging, and tailored to your organisation’s specific PAT testing needs. All courses include a certification upon completion.
Online PAT Testing Course
This NEW Online PAT Training Course allows someone new to Portable Appliance Testing to learn at his or her own speed through our e-learning portal.
The course also includes forms and other documentation for planning and implementing PAT Testing in the workplace.
PAT Testing Course for Used Electrical Appliances
This online course is uniquely aimed at organisations that test electrical items for safety and then make them available for sale.
It is the ideal course for staff and volunteers working in charity shops.
The course consists of a number of video modules which are followed by tests to check understanding.
PAT Testing Course for Care Homes
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.
Manual Handling Course for Charity Retail
Manual handling is an essential skill for safely lifting, carrying, and moving items in the workplace. Proper training helps prevent injuries and ensures compliance. Our course covers best practices, risk assessments, and the correct use of handling equipment for charity retail. Each delegate will receive a certificate upon course completion.
Online Manual Handling Course for Charity Retail
This comprehensive Manual Handling for Charity Retail course provides essential training on how to lift, move, and handle donations safely, reducing the risk of injury while working in retail shops, warehouses, and donation centres.
Frequently asked questions
Common PAT Training course questions
You don't need an electrical qualification to become a PAT tester, you need proper training and a reliable tester. Complete one of our online or face-to-face PAT testing courses to build the knowledge and confidence to test safely, then pair it with an easy-to-use tester like the BattPAT. Most people are testing competently within a day or two of finishing their course.
Online courses let you learn at your own pace and are a lower-cost way to get certified, ideal for individuals or smaller teams. Face-to-face courses add hands-on practice with a trainer in the room, either at our York location or your own premises, which suits teams who want a more guided, interactive session.
No. All our courses, online and face-to-face, are designed for people with no prior PAT testing or electrical experience.
Yes. Every course, online or face-to-face, includes certification on successful completion.
Ready to get certified?
Pick the course that fits your team, or get in touch and we'll help you choose.