Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection
Earthing decides whether a fault clears safely or energises the metalwork people are touching. This course covers earthing system design, bonding practice, testing and protection against lightning.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why earthing matters and what it is actually for
- 02Earthing system types and their characteristics
- 03Earth electrodes, soil resistivity and electrode design
- 04Bonding, equipotential zones and touch potential
- 05Testing earth resistance, continuity and loop impedance
- 06Lightning risk assessment and protection design
- 07Surge protection for electronic and control equipment
What you will gain
- Explain the purpose of earthing and the main system types
- Design earth electrode arrangements for a site
- Apply bonding practice to prevent dangerous potential differences
- Test earth resistance and continuity correctly
- Design lightning protection appropriate to the risk
- Protect electronic equipment from surge and transients
Who should attend
- Electrical technicians and engineers
- Installation and maintenance electricians
- Safety officers reviewing electrical installations
- Facilities and plant engineers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 26 to 28 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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