Checking Testing Installations Course

Checking and Testing Installations Course

Duration: 1 Day

Learning Outcomes

• General Legislation Requirements
• MEN earthing systems and their relationship with testing procedures
• Understanding how and why electric shocks occur
• RCD operation and fault-finding, including nuisance tripping
• RCD cascading and its importance
• Loop Impedance theory, calculations, and practical experiments
• Insulation Resistance, Loop Impedance, and Line Impedance testing
• Theory testing and practical demonstrations

Course Materials

Electrical contractors are required to refer to the appropriate Standards when undertaking licensable work. Students will have electronic access to the following Standards during classroom sessions.

• AS/NZS 3000:2018 – Wiring Rules (latest amendments)
• AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2025 – Selection of Cables
• AS/NZS 3760:2022 – Inspection & Testing of Equipment and RCDs
• AS/NZS 3017:2022 – Installation Verification

Students are required to bring their own notebook and pen.

Language, Literacy & Numeracy Requirement (LLN)

Participants must have general (Level 2) language, literacy, numeracy, and physical capabilities to meet the performance criteria of this unit. Please contact the office if you have any concerns.

CTF Subsidy

A CTF Subsidy may apply to your enrolment. For more information, visit CTF Funding Support .

The CSTA acknowledges the continued support of the CTF in encouraging workers in this industry to expand their skills and knowledge.