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Professional training course · ME-016
Earthing, Grounding and Lightning Protection
Correct earthing and lightning protection protect people from electric shock, equipment from damage and facilities from fire. Faults in earthing systems are often hidden…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Correct earthing and lightning protection protect people from electric shock, equipment from damage and facilities from fire. Faults in earthing systems are often hidden until an incident occurs.
This LLMI course covers earthing principles and system types, earth electrode design and testing, equipotential bonding, earthing for sensitive electronics, static electricity, lightning protection system design, surge protection and inspection and testing. Participants assess earthing systems and test results.
Course Objectives
Explain earthing principles and system types
Design and test earth electrodes
Apply equipotential bonding
Protect sensitive equipment and control static
Understand lightning protection and surge protection
Inspect, test and maintain earthing systems
Target Audience
Electrical engineers
Electrical technicians
Maintenance supervisors
Facilities engineers
HSE professionals
Consultants
Course Methodology
Technical lectures
Calculation exercises
Test result interpretation
Case studies
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Earthing Fundamentals
- Purpose of earthing
- System types
- Fault currents
- Touch and step voltages
- Standards
- Exercise: System identification
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2Day 2: Earth Electrodes and Testing
- Electrode design
- Soil resistivity
- Earth resistance testing
- Improvement methods
- Lab: Test interpretation
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3Day 3: Bonding and Sensitive Equipment
- Equipotential bonding
- Signal earthing
- Noise
- Static electricity
- Hazardous areas
- Workshop: Bonding design
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4Day 4: Lightning and Surge Protection
- Lightning phenomena
- Risk assessment
- Protection systems
- Surge protection devices
- Case study: Lightning damage
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5Day 5: Inspection and Maintenance
- Inspection
- Testing
- Records
- Common defects
- Capstone: Earthing assessment
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Earthing, Grounding and Lightning Protection course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Earthing, Grounding and Lightning Protection course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Vienna. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Vienna, London, Munich, Rome, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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