Testing electrical equipment properly takes more than a quick visual check, and the City & Guilds PAT Testing 2377-77 Course gives delegates the skills, knowledge and formal certification to carry out Electrical Equipment Testing (EET) confidently, correctly and in line with current best practice. Reflecting the broader scope of equipment now covered compared with older PAT testing standards, the course blends hands-on practical training with the underpinning theory needed to test safely and record findings in a legally defensible way.
No electrical background is required, since the course is designed to be accessible to beginners aged 18 and over, making it a solid starting point for anyone taking on this responsibility for the first time. Those with existing electrical knowledge will still find plenty of depth here, particularly around interpreting the IET Code of Practice, equipment classification, and the risk-based approach to testing frequency; electricians already holding the City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations often add this qualification to broaden their compliance offering further.
Whether upskilling a maintenance team, taking personal responsibility for testing across a rental property portfolio, or demonstrating compliance within a wider health and safety management framework, this qualification gives a credible, nationally recognised foundation. It also pairs naturally with other electrical CPD, including the City & Guilds 18th Edition 3-Day Course (2382-26) and the City & Guilds 2921-34 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations, for electricians building a broader specialist service offering.
Learners are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Code of Practice before attending, particularly the contents page, glossary and index, to get more out of the day.