Lightning Risk Assessment for Sites
Lightning protection is often specified by habit rather than assessment, leaving some sites over protected and others exposed. This course covers assessing the risk and specifying proportionate protection.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Protection specified by habit rather than assessment
- 02Lightning behaviour, strike mechanisms and damage modes
- 03Risk assessment methodology and its inputs
- 04Determining the required protection level
- 05Air termination, down conductors and bonding
- 06Earthing and equipotential bonding for protection
- 07Surge protection for electronics, inspection and maintenance
What you will gain
- Assess lightning risk for a specific site
- Apply recognised risk assessment methodology
- Determine the protection level required
- Specify air termination, down conductors and earthing
- Protect electronic systems against surge
- Inspect and maintain protection systems
Who should attend
- Electrical engineers and designers
- Facilities and site managers
- Safety officers assessing site risk
- Maintenance staff inspecting protection
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
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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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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