Engineering Institute of Technology
Professional Certificate in Essential Practices for Electrical Safety, Earthing, and Lightning Protection
Industry TrainingThis microcredential course was developed with the support of the Australian Government’s Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education. It provides students with a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the design and analysis of electrical safety and earthing systems. Additionally, students will gain in-depth knowledge of advanced protection schemes against lightning.
Upon completion, students should be able to:
- Explain electrical earthing principles and design appropriate earthing systems.
- Design and evaluate lightning and surge protection systems for buildings and electrical facilities.
- Identify electrical safety hazards and apply risk prevention measures in compliance with Australian regulations.
These outcomes will be assessed through four assignments and participation, which are mapped to the outcomes.
You will receive a digital badge on completion.
Pathway to Higher Education:
This course, developed in consultation with industry experts, equips you with skills and knowledge that are highly valued by employers.
Upon successful completion, if you apply and are accepted into EIT’s Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering), you may obtain credit for the BEE310 unit.
Course Start Dates
- 7th July 2025
- 29th September 2025
Delivery mode
Engineering Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Professional Certificate in Essential Practices for Electrical Safety, Earthing, and Lightning Protection will prepare you for the following roles.
Power Systems Engineer
A Power Systems Engineer designs and maintains infrastructure used for power supply. You’ll plan power generation and distribution systems and ensu...
EEHA Inspector
An EEHA Inspector conducts checks of electrical equipment and systems used in hazardous areas. You might work in industries such as mining or gas,...
Electrical Power Engineer
An Electrical Power Engineer designs, develops, and maintains systems for generating, transmitting, and distributing electrical power. You might wo...
Safety Officer
A Safety Officer ensures that workplaces adhere to health and safety regulations to prevent accidents and injuries. You might work in various indus...
Electrical Supervisor
An Electrical Supervisor oversees the creation of electrical circuits and systems in a range of settings. You’ll supervise a team of electrical wor...
Electrical Technician
An Electrical Technician performs a range of duties on electrical equipment and systems. You might diagnose system faults and carry out necessary r...
About Engineering Institute of Technology
The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) is a leading engineering and technology education and training provider, offering online and on-campus programs. Our wide range of courses is driven by industry experts to ensure students (whether starting out or in the workforce) develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of modern engineering.
With campuses in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, EIT delivers industry-focused professional certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees to students from over 160 countries.
Our study areas include electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering, renewable energy, industrial automation, data communications, industrial IT, electronics, as well as engineering management, safety, and risk and reliability engineering.
Their online and on-campus programs follow a unique delivery methodology that makes use of live and interactive webinars, an international pool of expert lecturers, dedicated learning support officers, and state-of-the-art technologies such as hands-on workshops, remote laboratories, and simulation software.
Our Mission
EIT’s mission is to provide students throughout the world with measurable and significant productivity gains in their workplace through cutting-edge and applied engineering vocational and higher education.
Our Vision
By 2032, EIT will be internationally recognized for its education in the engineering and technology areas and will be an Australian University College. EIT will draw students worldwide because of its reputation for strongly industry-oriented engineering programs, with graduate attributes that make EIT students employees of choice.
