The course will provide trainees with the basic skills and knowledge to design a Lightning Protection System (LPS) to be retrofitted to an existing vessel or to be incorporated in the design of a new vessel. The course also includes the maintenance of a LPS once installed on a vessel.

The course involves designing the LPS to provide a zone of protection by using a cone of protection for smaller vessels and the rolling sphere method for larger vessels. The course content also includes design issues associated with air terminals, metallic and non-metallic mast, down-conductors, bonding and loop conductors, grounding electrodes and the protection of sensitive electronic equipment.

Vessels will need a Lightning Protection System to ensure safety

The course has two assessments – the first associated with design issues and the second with maintenance issues. There is also an assignment where a LPS must be designed for a vessel.

A prerequisite for the course is PowerLogic’s Lightning – Vessel Personal Safety Training Course. The course with the assignment, will take approximately 4 hours to complete. Additionally, completion of this course provides 4 hours for your Energy Safe Victoria CPD Skills Development requirements.

You have 30 days to complete this course once enrolled but this can be extended.