An exceptionally comprehensive and well-structured course on Lightning Protection and Testing. The level of detail provided is highly commendable. Thank you for delivering such valuable content
Certificate of Competence
Your Certificate of Competence will be issued on successful completion of the course and will last for two years. You can get out there and start carrying out the various tasks you have been training for, all the time gaining further experience & knowledge along the way to becoming a skilled LP Engineer.


Academy Membership Access 24/7
From the date you are issued with your Certificate of Competence you will have full access to your online academy membership account which allows you to revisit at any time to review part or all of the training you have completed.
You can re-examine, re-check and review all the associated modules right up until the expiry date of your certification. This comes into its own when you are out in the field, providing instant access to any training unit. You will be able to check a technique or process, anywhere and at any time.
Academy Membership - Renewals & Refresher
When your Certificate of Competence is due for renewal, you will automatically get access to the discounted fee of £100.00 plus VAT. This will allow you to do the refresher training, retake & update your Certification of Competence for the specific course you are registered for and provide you with another two year full support package.


Academy Membership - Updates & Revisions
This includes updates & changes to the training and any revisions to official lightning protection standards (BSEN 62305). All of this will be updated automatically and made available to you.
Additional Qualifications
It does not end there, with the experience & knowledge you gain, backed by this training & certification received, this will prepare you to move on to gaining an NVQ Lightning Protection Qualification should you wish to pursue this. The Academy can provide you with the routes for all three of highly acclaimed Lightning Protection Engineer Qualifications


Lightning Protection Qualification NVQs
- NVQ Level 2 (QUC 854) – Blue CSCS Skills Card – Lightning Protection Installation Engineer Qualification
- NVQ Level 3 (QUC 855) – Gold CSCS Skills Card – Advanced Lightning Protection Installation Engineer Qualification
- NVQ Level 3 (QUF 855) – Gold CSCS Skills Card – Lightning Protection Test & Inspection Engineer Qualification
Other NVQ Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 (QUG 854) – Blue CSCS Skills Card – Fall Arrest Engineer Qualification
The Complete Package
Once you have been awarded your Lightning Protection NVQ Qualifications you will be able to apply for the Blue & Gold CSCS Skills Cards. This provides clients, employers and contractors with a consistent means of recognising that an individual has achieved the agreed standard of qualification and skill in the occupation they are working in to give the industry confidence in that brand – allowing you to get out there & do your job!
We look forward to working with you.

Feedback & Reviews
Mitchel Smith
5/5
Very good experience. Happy to say the guidance and support is top notch. Thanks again for all your help in completing my NVQ Colin.
Posted: 07/05/2025
Haroon
5/5
Really informative, well organised and great online based training.
Posted: 28/03/2025
Moses Dube
5/5
Very interesting and Collin is very knowledgeable.
Very easy to follow woth good pace. The Quiz was a bonus reminder.
Will definately do the second course
Posted: 11/02/2025
Ufuk Bruce Cifci
5/5
Colin has been great teacher very enjoyed doing the course with him
Posted: 03/02/2025
Craig Orton
5/5
Really enjoyed doing the level 2 fall arrest NVQ. The course is set out very well and is easy to work through! Also to note if there’s anything you are struggling on or any technical difficulties Colin and his team will help you and get it sorted straight away.
Posted: 22/01/2025
Paul Gibbons
5/5
I Have just qualified NOCN Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) – Lightning Protective Systems Inspecting and Testing. It was amazing to work with Colin as he made the course go like a breeze and was so helpful. I would recommend this course and tutor to everyone who needs to obtain this qualification. Id like to thank you so much Millbrook First Academy
Posted: 19/12/2024
Gareth Jenkins
5/5
Just completed my NVQ. The course is very well set up with Colin on hand to assist with anything you need. Would recommend highly to anyone of any level of experience and look forward to working with Colin again.
Posted: 19/12/2024
Tom Havenhand
5/5
Amazing course! completed the my first one through teams during the covid period and was super informative and interactive. Colin is very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Completed my refresher online and again was super good, course was easy to navigate and gave you all the info you need to carry out your day to day tasks of lightening protection. Would recommend the course to anybody!
Posted: 19/11/2024
James
5/5
Indepth and informative course supplements prior and current learning well.
Posted: 01/10/2024