City and Guilds 2377 PAT Testing
Introduction | Units | Assessments | FAQ
Introduction
More correctly known as the Certificates for Code of Practise for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (book is published by the IET), this qualification is designed to give electricians and related industries the knowledge to interpret the codes of practise correctly when carrying out testing on electrical equipment. The exam is an open book exam
What are the units?
| Assessment | Unit |
| Level 3 Certificate in Management of Electrical Equipment Maintenance | 2377-11 |
| Level 3 Certificate for the Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment | 2377-12 |
What are the assessments?
| Assessment | Unit |
| Management of Electrical Equipment Maintenance C&G GOLA Online multi choice test | 2377-100 |
| Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment C&G GOLA Online multi choice test | 2377-200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the C&G2377 worth doing?
If you work frequently with a portable appliance tester, then yes it is worth having. Similarly, if you are responsible or involved with planned maintenance, then it is a useful qualification. If you never or rarely work with electrical equipment, then only curiousity will be the difference between you having it and not. As the exam is open book, it can be useful to get you into the habit of navigating through it and finding the relevant information you need.
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1. For the purpose of this site, a fully qualified electrician is considered to hold the ECS Gold card issued by the JIB. We understand there is no legal definition of qualified as of yet, but ascribe to the notion that an electrician holding the Gold card has sufficient competence and qualifications to be classed as an electrician.
2. Please contact the JIB direct about a grading card. They may ask for or require proof of training.
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