COURSE OBJECTIVES

Understand the principles and purposes of earthing/grounding
in electrical systems.
Design effective earthing systems for various applications,
including substations, industrial plants, buildings, and lightning
protection.
Perform proper installation of earthing electrodes, conductors,
and bonding connections.
Conduct accurate testing and measurement of earth resistance,
soil resistivity, and system integrity.
Identify and troubleshoot common earthing issues while
ensuring safety compliance and risk reduction.

KEY TOPICS

• Fundamentals of Earthing & Grounding Systems & Safety
• Soil Resistivity & Earthing Design Principles
• Installation & Best Practices
• Testing, Measurement, & Compliance

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and importance of earthing/grounding in electrical systems.
• Design effective earthing systems for substations, industrial plants, buildings, and lightning protection.
• Correctly install earthing electrodes, conductors, and bonding connections.
• Accurately test and measure earth resistance, soil resistivity, and system integrity.
• Identify and troubleshoot common earthing issues while ensuring safety compliance.
• Apply international and local standards for safe and reliable earthing systems

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

The target participants for this training are electrical engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, electricians, facility managers, and other professionals involved in designing, installing, testing, or maintaining earthing/grounding systems. The training will take place from 22nd to 24th April 2026 at the College of Engineering and Technology (CoET), University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). For more information and registration, please contact the Manager, Bureau for Industrial Cooperation (BICO) at Tel: 022 24101123, Mobile: 0766 960 958, or Mr Zawadi Chediel (DPS) 0712293055 email bico@udsm.ac.tz trainingbico@gmail.com.

Offered By : BICO - Directorate of Public Services

OTHER DETAILS

Course Timeline 3 days
Starting at: 22/04/2026 , ends at: 24/04/2026
Cost: 600,000

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