Training Course – BS EN: 62305 Accreditation – Cancelled

Unfortunately this course has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Please email hannah.rolfe@atlas.org.uk if you wish to be put on the waiting list for the next available course. 

ATLAS is delighted to announce an Accreditation Session on BS EN: 62305, the recognised British Standard for the design, installation and testing of lightning protection systems, for those who have not previously sat the accreditation, or for those who would like to re-sit the examinations. The training will be provided by Sean Passant (ATLAS Vice President).The Accreditation Session is designed for those with no prior knowledge or training on either the 2006 or 2011 standard and will prepare the candidate to sit the accreditation exam.

Gain Accreditation

The course will feature two days of training with a further day and a half of examinations the following week for candidates who would like to receive accreditation. Candidates who successfully complete the course and both examinations will receive an accreditation certificate valid for five years.

Course Details

The Accreditation Session will take place on:
Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 March – Training Course
Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 March – Examinations

Each accreditation session is priced at:
– £450+VAT – Training course only
– £650+VAT – Training and examination.

If you have previously undertaken the full course and wish to re-sit examinations only, a limited number of places will be available at a cost of £200+VAT.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided on 18, 19 and 25 March.  A lunch will not be provided on 26 March due to the early finish.

What to Bring

It would be beneficial for candidates to bring the following items to assist them throughout the training:
• the current Furse BS EN 62305 guide or other lightning protection manufacturer’s literature
• a copy of ‘Changes to BS EN 62305 from the 2006 edition’
• A scientific calculator.

Candidates will also need to bring the following items to the examination session:
• Red pen
• Drawing compass
• Protractor
• Scale ruler
• A scientific calculator
Please note, candidates are able to access the standard electronically, but will not be permitted to access the internet.

Please note that ATLAS no longer offers this course to non-ATLAS members, unless you have a membership application in progress.