PowerEarth delivers specialist training courses in earthing, lightning protection and electrical safety, drawing on 30 years of frontline engineering experience to provide practical, standards-referenced education for engineers, technicians and asset managers. Our training is developed and delivered by the same engineers who design, test and review earthing systems across Australia’s most critical infrastructure, bringing real-world project insights that textbook-only courses cannot provide.
We also contribute actively to the broader industry through conference presentations, technical papers and participation in standards development, sharing our knowledge with the engineering community and staying at the forefront of evolving practice.
Our Training Courses
PowerEarth offers training courses for client teams and industry professionals across the following topics:
CDEGS Software Training
Hands-on training in using CDEGS software for earthing system modelling, including soil resistivity interpretation with RESAP, earth grid design with MALT and MALZ, fault current distribution analysis, and EPR/step/touch voltage computation. Courses are tailored to participant experience level, from introductory sessions for engineers new to CDEGS through to advanced workshops for experienced users working with complex multi-layer soil models and interconnected earthing systems.
Earthing Design Fundamentals
A comprehensive course covering the principles and practice of earthing system design, including soil resistivity measurement and interpretation, earth potential rise, step and touch voltage safety criteria, earth grid geometry and optimisation, mitigation techniques and compliance with AS 2067, ENA EG-0 and IEEE 80. Suitable for electrical engineers, project managers and asset managers who need a solid foundation in earthing design principles.
Earthing Testing and Measurement
Practical training in earthing test methods, including Wenner four-pin soil resistivity surveys, fall of potential testing, current injection testing methodology, continuity testing and interference voltage measurement. Covers test equipment selection, test procedure development, data interpretation and reporting in accordance with IEEE 81, AS 2067 and ENA EG-0. Includes field demonstrations where site conditions permit.
Managing Earthing Risks on Pipelines
Training for pipeline operators, asset managers and design engineers on AC interference, low frequency induction (LFI) and DC stray current risks affecting buried metallic pipelines in shared corridors with high voltage power lines and DC traction systems. Covers risk identification, assessment methodology, mitigation design and compliance with AS/NZS 4853. Includes practical case studies from Australian pipeline and power line corridors.
Earthing Safety During Construction and Maintenance
Training for construction managers, site supervisors and maintenance teams on managing earthing-related safety risks during construction activities near energised infrastructure, maintenance of earthing systems and work on or near high voltage installations. Covers hazard identification, safe work procedures, permit requirements and the practical application of safety criteria from AS 2067 and ENA EG-0.
DC Traction Earthing Safety and Corrosion
Specialist training for rail operators, asset managers and design engineers on managing earthing safety and stray current corrosion risks in DC traction systems. Covers traction return current paths, stray current mechanisms, electrolysis risk assessment, cathodic protection coordination, touch voltage management at stations and crossings, and earthing and bonding management plan development.
Lightning Protection
Training in lightning protection system design and assessment, covering risk assessment methodology under AS/NZS 1768, air termination design, down conductor routing, earth termination requirements, surge protection coordination and maintenance inspection requirements.
Generator System Integration
Training in the design and integration of standby, emergency and prime power generation systems, covering generator sizing, earthing arrangements, protection coordination, automatic transfer switching and compliance with relevant Australian Standards.
Training Delivery
All courses are available as tailored, in-house sessions delivered at your premises or a venue of your choice. We work with you to customise course content, duration and technical depth to match your team’s experience level and your organisation’s specific equipment, standards and operating environment. Typical formats range from half-day awareness sessions through to multi-day intensive workshops with hands-on software or field exercises.
PowerEarth can also develop bespoke training programs for organisations with specific capability development needs, for example, upskilling a utility’s earthing team on the latest ENA EG-0 methodology, or training a rail operator’s maintenance workforce on earthing safety procedures for a new electrified corridor.
Conference Presentations and Industry Contribution
PowerEarth’s engineers are regular presenters at national and international conferences, sharing technical research, project case studies and practical insights with the broader engineering community. We have presented at events including:
- IDC Technologies conferences
- DTEC (Down to Earth Conference)
- EESA (Electrical Equipment Safety Association)
- JiCable international cable conferences
- Engineers Australia technical presentations
Our team also contributes to Australian Standards development and industry working groups, ensuring that our training content reflects the latest standards, methodologies and emerging practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are PowerEarth’s training courses designed for?
Our courses are designed for electrical engineers, earthing engineers, project managers, asset managers, construction supervisors and maintenance teams who work with or manage earthing systems, lightning protection, electrical safety or pipeline integrity. We tailor the technical depth and content to match the audience, from awareness-level sessions for non-specialists through to advanced workshops for practising design engineers.
Can training be customised for our organisation?
Yes. All PowerEarth training is delivered as tailored, in-house sessions. We work with you to customise course content, duration, examples and case studies to reflect your organisation’s specific equipment, standards, operating environment and capability development goals. We can also develop entirely bespoke training programs for organisations with specific needs.
Do you offer CDEGS training for beginners?
Yes. Our CDEGS training covers all experience levels, from introductory sessions for engineers who are new to the software through to advanced workshops for experienced users working with complex modelling scenarios. We are experienced CDEGS users ourselves and can provide practical, project-relevant guidance that goes beyond the software vendor’s standard training curriculum.
How long are the training courses?
Course duration depends on the topic and level of detail required. Awareness sessions typically run for half a day, while comprehensive technical courses such as earthing design fundamentals or CDEGS training are typically two to three days. Multi-day programs can be structured as consecutive days or spread across multiple sessions to accommodate operational requirements.
Are courses available Australia-wide?
Yes. PowerEarth delivers training at client premises or a venue of your choice anywhere in Australia. We have offices in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia and regularly deliver training nationally. For remote or regional locations, we can also explore online delivery options for suitable course content.
Book a Training Course
Whether you need to upskill your engineering team on earthing design, train your construction workforce on electrical safety, or develop a tailored capability program for your organisation, PowerEarth’s training is built on real project experience and delivered by practising engineers who know the subject inside and out.
Contact us today to discuss your training requirements, or call us on 1300 POWEREARTH.