Lightning Strikes over a wind farm

Introduction to HV Earthing (For Lighting Protection Technicians)

Introduction to Earthing – a new course for Lightning Protection Technicians, to help you take the first step on a journey from zero to hero.

Course Content

1. Watch The Introduction Video
An Introduction to Earthing (Grounding)
2. Electricity Understanding The Basics
Electricity – Back to Basics
2 Topics
1 Evaluation
Session 1 – Charge, Current, Voltage, Resistance
The Relationship Between Current, Voltage and Resistance.
Evaluate Your Basic Understanding of Electricity
3. Understanding The Earth Electrode
The Earth (Ground) Electrode
4 Topics
4 Evaluations
Session 2 – Earth Electrode (part 1)
Evaluation for Session 2 – Earth Electrode (Part 1)
Session 3 – Electrode Geology
Evaluation for Session 3 – Earth Electrode (Part 2)
Session 4 – Testing
Evaluation for Session 4 – Earth Testing
Session 5 – Soil Resistivity
Evaluation for Session 5 – Soil Resistivity
4. Understanding Earthing Safety & Fault Hazards
Fault Theory Safety & Hazards
1 Topic
1 Evaluation
Session 6 – Earthing Safety & Hazards
Evaluation for Session 6 – Fault Theory
5. Earthing Design Process & Standards
Earthing (Grounding) Design
1 Topic
1 Evaluation
Session 7 – Earthing Process & Standards
Evaluation for Session 7 – Process and Standards
6. Testing The Resistivity of The Soil
On-Site Bonus – Soil Resistivity Testing
1 Topic
1 Evaluation
Session 8 – Soil Resistivity Testing
Evaluation for Session 8 – Soil Resistivity Testing
Final Evaluation
Final Evaluation