Pat testing

[emacleod]

I know it in here somewhere but I can't find it. My question is do you need a qualification to be able to do pat testing?
Thanks Euan

 

[Richard Burns]

No, you need to be competent at doing PAT testing.
Some companies will only allow those with a specific qualification (usually 2377) to do their PAT testing but this is not a general requirement, although it may help to have the qualification to ensure you are capable.

 

[micknew]

What electrical qualifications do you have?

 

[emacleod]

I'm an approved electrician with my c&g 2391 and a few others

 

[Pete999]

No quals needed for PA Testing

 

[GMES]

You just need to quick with a sticker gun.

 

[Pete999]

You just need to quick with a sticker gun.

Oh I forgot you need to be brain dead lol

 

[emacleod]

Cheers guys. Whats the best kind of tester to get I've been looking at a seaward

 

[telectrix]

i've got a seaward 1500XI. does what little bit of PAT that i do. if you're doing a lot, maybe one of them fancy all singing jobbies would be worthwhile.

 

[Andy78]

I wouldn't bother. If you are a conscientious professional that likes to do a thorough job then PAT is not for you. There is only money in it if you cut the majority of the corners off.... the large firms of sticker jockeys have seen to that.

 

[emacleod]

It's not to do a lot of pat testing just a few bits I've been asked to do. Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[Guest77]

I know it in here somewhere but I can't find it. My question is do you need a qualification to be able to do pat testing?
Thanks Euan

No, you just need a heart beat.

 

[davesparks]

Just use your normal test gear if you don't do much of it.

 

[JVMElectrical]

Megger is just the job if you don't want to get a fancy PAT tester.... anyway who likes PAT testing!!!!

 

[davesparks]

How do you go about testing a test?