Are You Qualified to do PAT Testing?

Do you need to be an electrician to PAT test - or can anyone do it? In this video, we explain what competence really means under the Electricity at Work Regulations and who is legally allowed to carry out PAT testing. You don’t need to be an electrician, but you do need the right knowledge, training and experience. We break down Regulation 16, explain the roles defined in the Code of Practice, and show how responsibility is shared between users, inspectors, test operatives and the duty holder. You’ll learn: • What competence means in law • Where training and qualifications fit in • Why experience matters just as much as certificates • How responsibility can be delegated but never avoided We then cover equipment classifications — Class I, Class II, Class II FE and Class III — and explain why getting these right is critical to correct testing. Using real examples and a Megger PAT tester, we show how modern instruments support competent inspection and testing as part of a managed safety system. Validate Your PAT Testing Learning 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/portable-appliance-testing-in-association-with-megger Learn more about the Megger PAT250 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/MeggerPAT250 ================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Can anyone carry out PAT testing? 01:10 What “competence” really means in law 02:30 Regulation 16 – the legal position 03:55 PAT roles: user, inspector, tester 05:15 Level 1 vs Level 2 operatives 06:40 Why classifications matter 08:05 Class I and Class II explained 09:45 Class II FE and Class III 11:05 Common myths and mistakes 12:20 What’s coming up next ================= #pattesting #electricaltesting #electricaltester