Training & Guidance

How much should I charge per item to PAT test? This has got to be the most asked question on PATTA forums and Facebook groups - how much do I charge per item? Everyone wants to know how much everyone else is charging, when what they should be doing is concentrating on working out the best price to charge for them. I can't tell you what to charge, and what I charge may [...]

Helpful Guidance and Useful Links This is where we post links to helpful guidance elsewhere on the internet; this could be links to websites, documents, etc. If you know of something that we should link to, include a link in the comments section below. Electrical Safety Links Maintaining Portable Electrical Equipment - HSG107 Maintaining Portable electrical equipment in low risk environments - INDG236 Electrical Safety and [...]

Managing Cashlow in your PAT Testing business We see it all the time, people on forums asking for help with late payers. It happens to every business from time to time and is something that needs managing, often with care and professionalism. However, you can put systems in place so you don't have to worry about late payments. Let's look at your options. Cashflow is king to every business. [...]

How TAP Compliments PAT How to make messy cables look neat and tidy It is a fact that in our so-called wireless age we’ve more cables than ever before. A recent survey by D-Line, the Newcastle-upon-Tyne based cable management experts, revealed that the typical UK desk accounts for average twenty-metres of exposed cables. If that sounds a lot, consider the phone, computer and monitor, printer and [...]

A PAT Tester is like any other business, and as a business you should not attempt to trade without insurance. All PATTA members are checked to make sure their insurance is correct and up to date. When looking for insurance make sure you: Shop around Get good advice Know what cover you're going to get A question that often comes up on forums and social media groups is what insurance a new PAT testing [...]