UPSKILLING WITH DEHN ACADEMY

With surge protection devices becoming a largely mandatory part of the wiring regulations, in the 18th Edition, we’ve asked Dehn UK how they’re helping the next generation.

Traditionally, electricians haven’t always been involved in this niche area of the electrical industry, relying heavily on specialist subcontractors but with the increase in the use and installation of these systems and devices it’s becoming far more important for electricians (and especially trainees & apprentices) to increase their knowledge in these areas. With global warming there’s been an increase in lightning activity across the UK over the last two decades, therefore more people are likely to feel the effects of lightning and surge events.

“…IT’S BECOMING FAR MORE IMPORTANT FOR ELECTRICIANS (AND ESPECIALLY TRAINEES & APPRENTICES) TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN THESE AREAS.”

DEDICATED TRAINING ACADEMY

DEHN UK, a leading manufacturer of lightning protection and surge protection products, are well aware of the knowledge gap. So they have sought to address this directly by opening the UK’s first dedicated training academy for lightning protection, surge protection and earthing applications.

COURSES

Courses are available on the requirements of surge protection to BS7671, lightning protection to BSEN 62305, all fully accredited by CIBSE. They are all delivered by subject matter specialists in a mixed use space, offering technical class-based instruction alongside a practical demonstration space. Examples are shown of devices installed with different installation options and of over current protection.

TOP TIP

Make sure you are upskilling to keep pace with this important & highly specialised industry segment.

You can find details of all the different course options here:

Tel: 01484 859 111 academy@dehn.co.uk www.dehn.co.uk