Inspection Series 3 – Standards and Manufacturer Specification Review for Inspections
$65.00
This course is the third in our larger Inspection of Grid Connected Systems CPD series which is worth a total of 100 CPD points if you complete all 5.
The course focuses on a review of all relevant standards and manufacturer documentation for inspectors in grid connected systems. Specifically it will touch on AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 4777.1, As/NZS 5139, and AS/NZS 5033. Plus areas where manufacturer documentation may go above and beyond these standards requirements.
Please note GSES does not provide copies of the standards so you will need to procure them yourself for the purposes of this course.
Completion of this course and all its elements will result in automatically generated certificate worth 20 CPD points with Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA), valid until the XXXXXXXXXXXX.
Additionally, this course is one of the elements required in attaining the UEERE0072 Inspect Grid connected renewable energy systems. If you are interested in attaining this unit of competency then please see this link for more information: https://www.gses.com.au/product/inspection-of-grid-connected-systems-ueeere0072/
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, but it is assumed that students have existing knowledge of grid-connected PV and battery energy storage systems. They may have completed a Grid-Connected PV or Battery Systems course, hold an SAA accreditation or have applicable industry experience across residential and commercial PV and battery systems.
Course Outline
The following comprise the course elements:
- AS/NZS 3000
- Earthing and the MEN
- Fire protection
- RCDs
- Cable Management
- AS/NZS 4777.1
- Supply types
- Phase balance
- Substitute and Alternative Supply
- Signage
- Verification
- AS/NZS 5033
- PV array configurations
- Safety issues
- Equipment selection and installation
- Signage
- Appendices
- AS/NZS 5139
- Battery location
- DVC
- Overcurrent protection requirements
- Signage and documentation
- Manufacturer specifications
- Clearances
- Earth conductor sizing
- Circuit breaker sizing
- Module clamping zones
Training Outcome
Students will receive a GSES certificate of completion stating they have completed the Review of Grid Connected Systems for Inspections.
This course is eligible for 20 core CPD points with the Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA), valid until the XXXXXXXXXXXXX.
Materials and Equipment
A computer, laptop, table, or phone with reliable internet access. It is also recommended to have access to the AS/NZS 4777.1, AS/NZS 5033, AS/NZS 5139:2019 and AS/NZS 3000:2018 standards to reference while doing the course.
Delivery Method and Duration
Delivery Mode
Delivery is online comprising of online content with short quizzes at the end of each topic. Tutor support is available if required.
Duration
This online course is self-paced. We estimate it may take approximately 2 hours to complete, however this can vary. Course access is valid for 12 months.
Cancellation and Refunds
A full refund is available within 14 days of purchase, on the condition that the student/s have not yet logged into the student portal. Due to the online nature of the course, no refunds are possible once the course has been accessed on the student portal.