Southwell Solar Training | Testing a Solar Installation

Testing a Solar Installation

Whether you're in Victoria or working in another state, completing the correct tests on every solar install is your legal obligation as a licensed electrical worker — and essential for system safety and compliance.

This course walks you through every required test step-by-step, with expert guidance from Licensed Electrical Inspector Pat Southwell, who has performed over 5,000 solar inspections. Learn how to test properly, interpret results confidently, and avoid the most common installation pitfalls.

✔ Takes under 2 hours

✔ Learn at your own pace

✔ Led by one of Australia’s most experienced solar inspectors

$89 inc. GST

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15 CPD Points

Course ID - CPD138

Trainer - Pat Southwell

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What you will learn

Understand your testing responsibilities as a solar installer Why these tests matter for safety, compliance, and inspection readiness.

Introduction to Testing Equipment

Get to know the key testing tools: multimeter, insulation resistance tester, clamp meters, and trailing leads Tips to ensure your tools are fit for purpose and ready for accurate testing

Earthing Continuity Testing

Learn how to test continuity from the main switchboard to the inverter and array Understand acceptable resistance values and common failure points

Insulation Resistance Test - AC

Perform insulation resistance tests on AC cabling Know how to set up your tester and interpret results with confidence

Correct Circuit Connection Test

Ensure your AC and DC connections are correctly terminated Prevent critical errors like reversed polarity or string mismatches

Anti-Islanding Testing

Test inverter shutdown and reconnection timing Understand the AS/NZS 4777.2 requirements for safe grid connection

Earn CPD Points

Complete the short quiz at the end and earn your certificate of completion and CPD points.

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"Well Done!"

"This would be great to have for all solar installers, as many of the simple things are being missed"

Johann Fleury - Thirroul Electrical Services

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Trainer - Pat Southwell

This course provides essential insights into solar safety and compliance through the lens of a Compliance Officer from Energy Safe Victoria (ESV).

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Technical Solar Training with Sandy Atkins - Part Two

$59 inc. GST

Online Delivery

15 CPD Points

Course ID - CPD212

Trainer - Pat Southwell

Focusing on technical training, this course is based on one of our most popular podcast discussions between two experienced experts in the Solar industry.

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Visual Defects of a Solar Installation - Part Two

$89 inc. GST

Online Delivery

15 CPD Points

Course ID - CPD252

Trainer - Pat Southwell

Visual Defects of a Solar Installation (Part Two) course aims to equip solar installers with the knowledge and skills to identify and avoid common visual defects in solar installations.