Technical Solar Training with Scott Beesley
This course is built on Episode 21 of the Solar Sidekicks podcast, featuring Scott Beesley from Energy Safe Victoria’s Renewable Energy team. It’s a practical look at what a compliance officer sees, and what that means for the way you test, install and sign off.
Most installers only meet the regulator when something has gone wrong. This conversation gives you the view from the other side of the table: why thorough testing of solar and battery systems matters so much, the defects that turn up most often in the field, and the responsibilities of Licensed Electrical Inspectors — including the often-overlooked need for roof inspections.
It’s a quick but powerful way to sharpen your understanding of solar safety standards and what regulators and inspectors are actually focused on. Listen, then complete a short quiz to unlock your certificate and 20 CPD points.
What you’ll learn
- What a Compliance Officer at Energy Safe Victoria actually does, and how enforcement works
- Why thorough testing of solar and battery systems is non-negotiable
- The defects regulators see most often in the field
- The responsibilities of Licensed Electrical Inspectors, including roof inspections
- What inspectors and regulators are really looking for on your jobs
Course content
Episode 21 — Scott Beesley, Energy Safe Victoria
The conversation, in full.
Knowledge check
A short quiz to confirm your understanding and unlock your certificate.
This course includes
- 20 CPD points (SAA accredited)
- Podcast episode with Scott Beesley (ESV)
- Certificate of completion
Your presenter
Pat Southwell — Licensed Electrical Inspector
Pat inspects solar and battery installations across Victoria every week as a Licensed Electrical Inspector, with more than 7,000 inspections behind him. He co-hosts the Solar Sidekicks podcast and has trained over 1,000 installers through Southwell Solar Training.
