Earthing, Grounding and Lightning Protection (ME-016) Training Course

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 or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,750Fees 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

1Day 1: Earthing Fundamentals

Purpose of earthing
System types
Fault currents
Touch and step voltages
Standards
Exercise: System identification

2Day 2: Earth Electrodes and Testing

Electrode design
Soil resistivity
Earth resistance testing
Improvement methods
Lab: Test interpretation

3Day 3: Bonding and Sensitive Equipment

Equipotential bonding
Signal earthing
Noise
Static electricity
Hazardous areas
Workshop: Bonding design

4Day 4: Lightning and Surge Protection

Lightning phenomena
Risk assessment
Protection systems
Surge protection devices
Case study: Lightning damage

5Day 5: Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection
Testing
Records
Common defects
Capstone: Earthing assessment

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.

Can I take Earthing, Grounding and Lightning Protection online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 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.

Earthing, Grounding and Lightning Protection

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