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Electrical Competence

Electrical Competence: Electrical Competence....Some say “I’m a good electrician, but I don’t have the qualifications to prove it!” Many client organisations and consequently employers are growing in their awareness of the requirement to prove that individual electrical workers are competent. Most public sector tender prequalification questionnaires continue to show a trend towards precise interest in the specific competency of individual electrical workers. So why keep up to date? You will improve your understanding of current requirements, make better decisions, spot threats and opportunities and prepare yourself or your business to be PQQ ready. Secondly, keeping up-to-date is key to building and improving your reputation. By developing expertise in your job and your industry, you'll earn the trust and respect of customers. Finally, it will alert you to changes that may just give you and your employer an edge when comes to winning a tender opportunity. Training can be a significant cost both in terms of time and money to any business or individual. However, failure to train and update yourself or your workforce may cost a lot more in lost opportunities. IPAT Qualifications: Fire Alarm Testing for both Conventional and Addressable Systems ( Advanced, Morley and CTEC Certified), Emergency Lighting Testing (BESS & FETAC Level 6 Certified), Periodic Inspection Testing of Electrical Systems(ECSSA Certified), Portable Appliance Testing of any Appliance with a plug on it (110v, 230V, 415V) NSAI Certified & Thermal Imaging (ASNT Certified, American Society of Non-destructive Testing). ATEX EX14 Certified Are you electrically competent. If you say you are an electrician, be prepared to prove it. Better training, means better electricians. Better electricians, means happier customers, repeat business and renewed tendering opportunities. Home Health and Safety at Work Act - Part 3 [...]

PAT Testing Tautology

What is a PAT Testing Tautology What is PAT Testing Tautology and what is a Tautology..... This term is considered an unnecessary repetition where two words meaning the same are used simultaneously; PAT is an abbreviation for Portable Appliance Testing, but another “testing” has been put on the end; it’s necessary as otherwise people think we’re talking about a postman, alternative if it was PA Testing we may be confused as someone that only tests public address systems. All Appliance Testing on 110V, 230V, 415V and Microwave Testing carried out at IPAT Ltd. For all your PAT Testing requirements contact IPAT Ltd on 025-34636 or 086-8237639 or willie@ipat.ie Tautology Description: A tautology is an expression or phrase that says the same thing twice, just in a different way. For this reason, a tautology is usually undesirable, as it can make you sound wordier than you need to be, and make you appear foolish. Occasionally, a tautology can help to add emphasis or clarity, or introduce intentional ambiguity, but in most cases it's best to choose just one way to state your meaning and eliminate the extra verbiage. Sometimes a tautology involves just a few words that mean the same thing. Consider the following sentence: I went to see him personally. This is an example of tautology, because the adverb "personally" repeats the idea already expressed in the single word "I". In everyday conversation, the addition of "personally" is used for emphasis to point out that the subject of the sentence is invested in the action, has overseen something, etc. Technically, the word "personally" doesn't add any new information and could be cut from the sentence without changing its meaning. In the realm of logic, a tautology [...]

Willie provides a wide range of electrical contracting services, many of which we’ve used – PAT testing, thermal imaging, emergency lighting consulting & fire alarm testing. Willie has a “can do” attitude, is a straight talker and show integrity in his work.

Very happy with the services provided by Willie to date. Would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone.

Willie’s company IPAT have undertaken PAT testing for us and delivered on time and to what was requested. They were good value for money and we are happy to continue to work with, and to recommend them. If anyone needs further details, please contact me directly. James.

I have known willie for a number of years and would recommend his work to anyone, he is extremely competent and provides a great service.