Getting Ready For Online Training

Below is a list of suggested items that you will need to get ready for your course. You need at least 2 or 3 from each section with a total of no less than 10 items required for the practical assessment.

The more you have available to practice on, the more experience you will gain.

Don't worry if you think something might fail the test and tag process, failed items are a great example for everyone so please bring these along also.

Please also make sure you bring along some electrical test tags, as you will be required to fill them out and attach them to several of these items.

Section 1. Lead Class	Section 2. Class 1	Section 2. Class 2
Extension Lead	Toaster (clean out before testing)	Various power tools (all blades removed)
IEC Lead	Kettle	Vacuum Cleaner
Power Board	Iron	Laptop Charger
Surge Power Board	Printer	Various Kitchen Appliances
RCD Power Board	Pedestal Fan	Hair Dryer
	Column Heater	Phone Charger
	PC	Radio
		Fan Heater (may be Class 1 if Metal)

IMPORTANT: please ensure all blades, discs and bits are removed from all power tools prior to the practical session.

You will also need to make sure that you have access to insulation cloak or tin foil to use during testing.

Residual Current Device (RCD) Protection: please check your switchboard to see if you have RCD's fitted or if you have access to a portable RCD that you can plug your portable appliance tester into during the practical session.