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All college courses are based on a programme combining site work, spent with a construction company, and training at one of the College's training centres.

During your time at college you will be given classroom and practical training to build the skills and knowledge you need for your chosen profession, preparing you for a full career within the industry.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a team and, as you progress, have the chance to take the lead.

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Lightning Conductor Engineering

Who’s the course for?

People who have no fear of heights, who are interested in pursuing a career in this unique profession and motivated to work hard and become valuable members of the lightning conductor workforce.

Course aims and benefits

The Lightning Conductor Engineering course aims to prepare apprentices to become responsible and skilled workers in the industry. Apprentices obtain a safe working knowledge of site access, bosun’s seats, earthing, together with a practical appreciation of the skills and techniques that are required to work within the varied world of the lightning conductor engineer.

The lightning conductor industry has set up this apprenticeship as an entry to a career as a Lightning Conductor Engineer.

Course content

Key Skills

Application of numbers
Communications

Induction Programme

Mandatory subjects
Mobile towers
Fire fighting
Safe use of ladders
Manual handling

Practical training

Preparing and storing processes
Ladders and means of access
Safety lines and anchors
Bosun’s seat
Roof rigs
Top anchors
Commissioning
Roof repairs
Earthing
Installations
Small plant
Underground cable avoidance
Abrasive wheels
Operating powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements
Installing components to the structural fabric (lightning conductor)
Installing components to the structural fabric and built environment (electrical earthing and earthing cable systems)
Positioning and removing specialised equipment for accessing
Establishing rope access arrangements
Establishing provision for fall arrest
Locating and avoiding service apparatus and sub structures
Contributing to an efficient and effective work environment
Contributing to Health and Safety in the workplace
Commissioning installations for use (lightning conductor systems)
Roof repairs (NVQ)
Industrial rope access
MEWP (CPCS)
NRSW units 1 and 9

Training methods

Practical/hands on
Classroom/tutorials
Computer-based training

Methods of assessment

Practical test
Written test
College and on-site assessment
Computer-based tests

Qualification/Certification

Apprenticeship – Lightning Conductor Engineer
NVQ Level 2 – Lightning Conductor Engineer
Key Skills – Level 1
Abrasive Wheels
Industrial Rope Access
MEWP (CPCS)
NRSW Units 9 and 1
Mobile Towers
First Aid Appointed Persons
Fire fighting
Health and Safety test
Safe use of ladders
Manual handling

Where and when

This apprenticeship is available through the following campus:

NNC East (Bircham Newton)

Year 1: 12 weeks (NCC East)
Year 2: 11 weeks (NCC East)

The remaining part of the programme is spent on-site with the apprentice’s employer to gain work experience.

For details of our apprenticeship programmes call 0844 8440409
For apprenticeship recruitment enquiries call 0844 8440043
To find out more about this apprenticeship download the training programme (328kb PDF file).