Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection 18 – 19 May 2026 (Face-to-Face)
Earthing, Bonding & Lightning Protection Course
Presented in association with Associate Member Kenneth Roets
📅 Course Details
• Dates & Times: 08:30 – 16:00
• Bonus: Practical Day – to confirm
• Venue: ECA – 91 Newton Road, Meadowdale, Germiston
💰 Course Fees
• Members: R2,890.00
• Non-Members: R3,600.00
(Includes course material and a light lunch)
📝 Registration
• Complete the Learner Booking Register by 3 September 2025:
👉 Register Here https://forms.gle/NFxbfRf9573N5o26A
• Payment Deadline: 10 April 2026
• Capacity: Limited to 30 candidates per class
📚 Subjects Covered
• Fundamental Lightning Protection
• Fundamental SPD Protection
• Practical Testing of Earth Systems
• ANNEX I & Q
Certificate of Compliance Theory Course 26 May 2026
The ECA Highveld will present a face-to-face Certificate of Compliance course at the ECA(SA) Office (91 Newton Road, Meadowdale, JHB) from 8:30am to 16:00pm
The cost of the course is R2 280.00 for members and R2 960.00 for non-members.
Course material is included in the price and a light lunch will be provided.
Please follow the steps to book this course: https://forms.gle/teaizgx2bY4cDis58
Complete the learner booking register for the delegates who will attend by 25 May 2026
Only 30 candidates can be accommodated per Face to Face class.
Subjects to be covered in the course:
• Unit Standards
• Registration criteria – Department of Labour
• Fault-finding list (example)
• Details of installation (matrix)
• Annex 1 / Certificate of Compliance & Test report ECA(SA)
• Electrical Installation Regulations (Government Notice DoL)
• Electrical Machinery Regulations 2011
• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Calculation of Hourly Tariffs (only an example)
• Example to calculate PSC
• Example of layout of domestic circuitry
• Distribution board layout
• Guidelines to estimate year of installation
Practical Testing Session 29 May 2026
The ECA(SA) Highveld, in collaboration with Associate Members who manufacture testing Equipment, is answering the call from contractors to have the CoC tests explained and demonstrated in a face-to-face and accessible manner to ensure understanding when conducting tests, ensuring tests are performed correctly, and values are understood.
Bring your test instruments or join in with the available equipment.
Typical Test Instruments include:
Multimeter
PSCC/Loop Tester
Insulation Resistance Tester
Earth Resistance Tester
Phase Rotation Tester
Socket Outlet ELCB Tester
If you are interested in expanding your knowledge and ensuring you follow the standards with your installations, then this course is for you.
The ECA Highveld will present the Practical Session with a face-to-face group at EasyPower – 54 Malta Road, Cosmo Business Park, Cosmo City, Johannesburg from 10 am to 3 pm.
This is a FREE Session.
Please follow the steps to book this course:
Complete the learner booking register for the delegates who will attend by 26 May 2026 on https://forms.gle/eCgSAaaMQgPPHPty5
Subjects to be covered on this day:
– The tests as described in SANS 10142-1 Edition 3.2
8.6 Testing
8.6.2 Continuity of bonding
8.6.3 Resistance of earth continuity conductor
8.6.4 Continuity of ring circuits (where applicable)
8.6.5 Earth and neutral fault loop impedance at the main switch
8.6.6 Elevated voltage on supply neutral
8.6.7 Earth resistance
8.6.8 Insulation resistance
8.6.9 Voltage, at distribution board – no load
8.6.10 Voltage, at distribution board – on load
8.6.11 Operation of earth leakage units
8.6.12 Earth leakage test button
8.6.13 Polarity at points of consumption
8.6.14 Switching devices
SANS 10142-1 and CoC Refresher Course 29 May 2026 (Online)
Online CoC Refresher Course
- Virtual classroom via Zoom
- Zoom is free to download: https://zoom.us/download
- Clear setup guidelines will be provided
Date & Time
- 29 May 2026
- 09:00 – 16:00 (with a one-hour lunch break)
Costs
- Members: R930.00
- Non-members: R1 210.00
Booking Process
- Complete the learner booking register by 25 May 2026: https://forms.gle/pxMsqxMxuXYwvqUj6
- Pay the course fee into the ECA bank account.
- Forward proof of payment to the ECA.
- Receive your Zoom classroom link before the course starts.
