Course information
- NECA Course ID
- NECEI001
- Course Name
- Electrical Installation Testing
- Duration
- 1 day
- Mode of Study
- Face-to-face
- Location
- Carlton North and Dandenong campuses
- Fees
- $275 per person (incl. GST)
- Next Intake
- 04/09/2026 to 04/09/2026 - see below for more dates
Why take this course?
Registered Electrical Contractors and Licensed Electricians have an obligation under the Electricity Safety Act to test and certify their work to ensure compliance to all relevant rules and regulations.
Spend a day refreshing your understanding of the requirements for testing under the Electrical Safety Act in our hands-on Electrical Installation Testing course, and practice the techniques for the 6 mandatory tests:
Continuity of the earthing system
Insulation resistance
Polarity
Correct circuit connections
Fault loop impedance
Operation of R.C.D.s
Course description
Do you know which tests to carry out when conducting an electrical inspection as per AS/NZS 3019 and according to Residential Tenancies Act requirements?
If you’re just learning about the mandatory tests, or need a refresher, our training will enable you to:
- Understand the full range of testing
- Carry out testing as per AS/NZS 3000 section 8.
- Understand the requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act.
- Obtain a working knowledge of the required sections of AS/NZS 3019.
Our course will provide you with a clear understanding and the methodology for the 6 mandatory tests required under AS/NZS 3000:2007. This includes IR testing of electronic equipment in electrical installations, Residual Current Devices and Fault Loop Impedance. The course also covers Voltage Drop, Faults on the MEN system and Fault Current.
The course is delivered with both theory and practical components.
This Testing course forms part of the three-day Construction Wiring course; however, it can still be undertaken as a standalone one day course.
Course details
The one day course covers, but is not limited to providing training that includes:
- Understanding the standards and regulations
- Why test for correct circuit connections, Earth Fault Loop Impedance and RCDs
- Earth continuity choices, testing main earth using trailing lead
- Testing protective earths and bonds using trailing lead
- Earth conductor values and equipotential bonding of water and pipes
- Testing options, and why to test
- Mandatory tests
- Why test earth continuity
- Why test insulation resistance and polarity Fault
- Loop examples and testing insulation resistance
- Testing mains polarity using fixed resistors
- Testing metered mains polarity using fixed resistors
- Testing main switch/circuit breaker operation/interconnections
- Testing socket outlet polarity/earthing/switching/legend/interconnections
- Testing earthed or bonded items from a socket outlet and testing circuit neutral interconnections
- Finalise dead testing and live testing
- Using fixed resistors
- Checking voltage drop, Fault current ratings, RCDs.
There is an assessment in which a pass rate of 80% or higher is required, otherwise you will be required to undertake the course again.
Refer to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy.
An A-Grade Electrician’s Licence or Electrical (supervised) worker’s licence is needed to participate in this course.
You will need to show your licence on the day to obtain your Certificate of Attendance.
Standard fee: $275 (incl. GST)
For company or group bookings please contact us for a quote.
Course dates
| Time of day | Start Date | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Electrical Installation Testing Friday 04/09 Carlton North |
04/09/2026 to 04/09/2026 | Register now | |
|
Electrical Installation Testing Friday 9/10 Carlton North |
09/10/2026 to 09/10/2026 | Register now | |
|
Electrical Installation Testing Friday 6/11 Carlton North |
06/11/2026 to 06/11/2026 | Register now | |
|
Electrical Installation Testing Friday 4/12 Carlton North |
04/12/2026 to 04/12/2026 | Register now | |
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