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SUMMARY:Johannesburg 2-Day Workshop: Grounding\, Bonding\, and Lightning Protection
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Electrical Safety: A Comprehensive Workshop on Grounding\, Bonding\, Lightning\, and Surge Protection\nDue to popular demand\, this workshop has been scheduled again!\nJoin Avril Adendorff\, EIT’s Engineering Consultant\, for a comprehensive two-day workshop on mastering the practical skills and knowledge in grounding\, bonding\, lightning\, and surge protection systems. Additionally\, you will be entitled to a 25% returning student discount to one of EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency Courses.  \nAttendees will be able to claim CPD points for this workshop.  \nWorkshop Objectives: \n\nApply Various Methods of Grounding Electrical Systems: Learn the different techniques and methods used in grounding electrical systems to ensure safety and functionality.\nDetail Applicable National Standards: Understand and comply with the relevant national standards for grounding\, bonding\, and lightning protection.\nDescribe the Purposes of Grounding and Bonding: Gain insight into why grounding and bonding are essential for electrical systems and equipment. \nUnderstand Systems That Cannot Be Grounded: Learn about systems that should not be grounded and the alternative methods used to ensure safety.\nShield Sensitive Communications Cables: Learn how to effectively shield communications cables from noise and interference.\nApply Practical Knowledge of Surge and Transient Protection: Gain hands-on experience in protecting systems from surges and transients.\nTroubleshoot and Fix Grounding and Surge Problems: Develop the skills to identify and resolve grounding and surge-related issues.\nDesign\, Install\, and Test an Effective Grounding System: Learn how to design\, install\, and test grounding systems for electronic equipment.\nMinimize the Impact of Lightning on Your Facility: Understand lightning protection methods and how to implement them to minimize damage.\nProtect Sensitive Equipment from Lightning: Learn how to protect sensitive equipment from damage caused by lightning strikes.\n\nPractical Component:\nAccording to Avril Adendorff\, no other institution addresses the Earthing issue like EIT does. The practical component and the point of departure of this workshop will involve a site tour of the building\, looking at the distribution boards\, plugs\, lights\, and understanding how Earthing plays the overarching role. \nWho Should Attend: \nThis workshop is open to everyone\, whether you are a seasoned professional\, starting out in your engineering career or looking to change direction.  \nAbout the Presenter: \n \nAvril Adendorff\, Engineering Consultant \nAvril Adendorff is an engineering consultant\, with over 38 years of experience ranging from Heating\, Ventilation\, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)\, electrical\, power quality\, earthing of utilities\, substation earthing and pumps. 24 years ago\, Avril invented and built the unifridge which is currently being used and studied in many universities in South Africa. Read more about Avril. \nWorkshop Details: \nNetworking opportunities\, including refreshments and lunch over the two days\, will be organized.  \n\nDate: Wednesday 25 September – Thursday 26 September 2024\nTime: 08:30 am – 4:30 pm\nLocation: EIT South Africa – Unit 3\, Elevation Gardens\, Waterfall Office Park\, Bekker Road\, Midrand South Africa. Map Link\n\nStandard price for the full event: R6\,500 per ticket (VAT inclusive\, price from 1 September 2024)\n\nContact us for more information.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in grounding\, bonding\, lightning\, and surge protection. \nRegister now to secure your spot!
URL:https://www.eit.edu.au/event/johannesburg-2-day-workshop-grounding-bonding-and-lightning-protection/
LOCATION:Onsite
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