Lightning Protection Systems – Inspection & Testing

Course

In Tring

£ 335 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Tring

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    1 Day

This EAL accredited 1 day course provides a review of the requirements of Lightning Protection Systems in accordance with BS EN 62305.
It looks in detail at the requirements for the inspection, testing and certification of Lightning Protection Systems.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Tring (Hertfordshire)
HP23 4JX

Start date

On request

About this course

The scheme covers topics such as causes of lightning, risk assessment, the methods of protection including surge protection and inspection and testing to meet the standards of BS EN 62305.
The course is concluded with a short open-book exam.
Successful learners will be issued with a certificate accredited by EAL.

This course is aimed at those responsible for the inspection and testing of Lightning Protection Systems.
There are no formal entry requirements, but the qualification is primarily aimed at qualified electricians and other allied professionals and trades needing to update and enhance their understanding of Lightning Protections Systems in accordance with BS EN 62305.
It may also be suitable for anyone wishing to demonstrate a greater understanding of Lightning Protection Systems.

There are no formal entry requirements.

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Reviews

Subjects

  • Lightning
  • Protection
  • Electrical
  • Electricians
  • Inspection
  • Testing
  • Protection Systems
  • Excellent
  • Value for Money
  • Training

Teachers and trainers (2)

Robert Groves

Robert Groves

Instructor

Steve Redpath

Steve Redpath

Instructor

Course programme

Course Content
- Formation of Lightning Storms
- Transient Overvoltages
- Lightning Protection Standards (BS EN 62305)
- Damage caused to buildings and equipment
- Overvoltage protection
- Types of loss due to lightning strikes
- Risk assessment for lightning protection
- Protection of structures
- Surge protection
- Earthing, bonding and terminations
- Safe working at height
- Inspection and Testing (includes practical demonstrations
- Documentation
- Short multiple-choice test

Lightning Protection Systems – Inspection & Testing

£ 335 + VAT