C&G2377 - Code of Practise for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
Introduction
Very commonly referred to as PAT testing, this particular exam focuses on the Codes of Practise produced by the IET of the same name. The exam is open book so ensure you are familiar with navigating the COP before you start the exam.
Exam Breakdown
The qualification is broken down into 2 different exams and should be completed in order:
Management of electrical equipment maintenance
Duration: 90 minutes / 45 questions
| Category | Number of Questions |
| Law and scope of legislation relevant to the management of electrical equipment maintenance | 7 |
| Types, use and testing of electrical equipment used for in-service inspection and testing | 10 |
| Categories, frequency and practicalities of in- service inspection and testing | 12 |
| Procedures, documentation and user responsibilities that are required for in-service inspection and testing | 10 |
| Training that is required for in-service inspection and testing | 2 |
| Appropriate test instruments and how they are used within in-service inspection and testing | 4 |
Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
Duration: 60 minutes / 30 questions
| Category | Number of Questions |
| Equipment construction | 6 |
| Inspection | 6 |
| Combined inspection and testing | 6 |
| Use of instruments and recording of data | 6 |
| Equipment | 6 |
Revision List
The following items should form the mainstay of your revision time:
- Health and Safety
- Management of Health and Safety Regulations
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
- Electricity at Work Regulations
- Legal requirements
- Identification of different equipment classification
- Construction of electrical equipment
- Electrical leads
- Different tests
- Repairs and differences to tests
- Categories and frequencies of inspection and test
- Visual inspection
- Identifying and recording test results
- Standardised paperwork
- Identifying instrument requirements
- Dealing with faulty equipment
- Training requirements
- Instrument requirements
- Insulation resistance
- Carrying out testing on equipment
- Equipment protection
- RCDs
- Testing leads
- Disconnection times
- Earth faults
- Compentency
- Test procedures for microwaves
- Dealing with appliance couplers
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