What ESD courses does SSE offer (see below for more details)?
- ESD Coordinator Training – Achieving a highly effective ESD program
- The Reality of ESD – Working in an EPA
- ATEX Training Courses
- Combined Courses
- Bespoke tailored courses, for example ANSI 20:20 ESD training course
- Cost effective Group ESD Courses for delegates from multiple companies
Why use SSE for your ESD training?
- BS EN IEC 61340-5-1:2024 compliant courses
- Each course includes a Certificate of Completion and course notes
- *New for 2026* CPD Certificate on request
- SSE has been providing ESD training for over 20 years
- SSE have been supporting companies with their ESD requirements, including equipment, training, testing and guidance for over 40 years
- All courses can be delivered at your site for ease of organising
- Regular courses in Oxford for small delegate numbers or individuals*
- ATEX compliant courses available
- Combination and bespoke courses available
- Virtual courses can be organised where onsite courses are not practical
ESD Coordinator Training – Achieving a highly effective ESD program
SSE’s most popular course providing a full day of comprehensive ESD training designed for people with some previous knowledge or experience of ESD. Provides a detailed knowledge of static control, ideal for those tasked with the role of ESD Coordinator, responsible for overseeing the static control procedures and EPA compliance. Includes live demonstrations and hands on testing and auditing exercises.
*Individual places available on our Group ESD Coordinator Training Course in Oxford, typically held 2 times a year. See below for further details or contact us for more information and details for the next course*
Key topics and knowledge gained:
- Overview of whey we need ESD prevention
- ESD Control Program and how to establish one
- Best practices for an effective EPA
- Protecting components outside of an EPA
- Testing and auditing (including hands on live experiments)
- Assessing the ESD Control Program and procedures to ensure compliance
Includes a Certificate of Completion and comprehensive course notes for future reference.
The Reality of ESD – Working in an EPA
A half-day ESD awareness course that provides a comprehensive overview of static control within an Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA). Typically for up to 15 delegates and suitable for people with little or no ESD knowledge or experience.
Key topics and knowledge gained:
- What is ESD?
- How does static electricity work?
- Why don’t we want ESD?
- How does ESD damage components?
- How sensitive are components?
- Grounding people – the key ESD prevention measure
- Common ESD control equipment
- ESD Packaging
- Working within an EPA
Includes a Certificate of Completion and course notes for future reference.
Combination ESD Training Course
If you need some staff ESD awareness and a requirement for 2 or 3 staff to be trained to higher level for ongoing ESD oversight responsibilities (for example, team leaders or lab managers), then our combination course is a good option.
Key topics and knowledge gained:
- Morning awareness training based on our “The Reality of ESD – Working in an EPA” course (up to 15 delegates)
- Afternoon “Program Management Extension Course” session for the small number of delegates who require more advanced training (2-3 delegates)
The afternoon session differs from our ESD Coordinator course in that it involves less practical demonstration and discussion. It is generally recommended where there is already ESD Coordinators and additional training is required for team leaders or lab managers.
Those attending the afternoon session must have also completed the morning session.
Includes a Certificate of Completion and comprehensive course notes for future reference.
SSE’s flexible or bespoke ESD training options
Whether you require a general overview of static control for operators, or extensive ESD knowledge for Coordinators, SSE has a training course for all requirements. There is also the option of combining ESD training courses or having a bespoke ESD training course for specific company requirements, for example ANSI 20:20 Training Course. Contact us to discuss your ESD course.
All courses are either delivered at your site for ease of getting the relevant attendees together in one room, or 2-3 times per year at a conference hotel for a cost-effective option for smaller numbers, including individual places. See below or contact us for more details on the next course.
All of SSE’s courses are designed to the requirements of BS EN IEC 61340-5-1:2024 Electrostatics – Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. General requirements and supporting standards where applicable.
Group ESD Courses
SSE understands that formal ESD training maybe prohibitive where only 1 or 2 people require training. For this reason, over 10 years ago now, SSE launched a Group ESD Training Course which immediately proved to be popular. These courses are typically held at conference hotels with good transport links.
The Group ESD Training Course is our ESD Coordinator Training – Achieving a highly effective ESD program course, as this course is more suited to smaller numbers (normally 9 delegates).
Whilst our onsite courses are priced per course, the Group ESD Training Course is priced per delegate. This provides cost effective training for small numbers or individuals and provides smaller companies and teams the training opportunities that typically larger teams enjoyed historically.
Includes a Certificate of Completion and comprehensive course notes for future reference.
SSE currently offer these courses in Oxford but are always looking for other venues to add to suit all our customer locations. Please contact us if you have suggestions for a location and we can look at the options.
Training FAQs:
- What is ESD? ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is the sudden transfer of electrical charge between two differently charged objects, or between a person and an object. ESD is measured in volts. The higher the voltage generated, the greater the risk of the ESD event and damage to static sensitive to components.
- Why is ESD training needed? The biggest risk in handling sensitive components is from people, often people not grounded or observing safe handling procedures. Training is important for educating people about the importance of ESD control, and the procedures they need to follow to minimise the risk of ESD damage.
- Who needs ESD training? In short, anyone working in an EPA, or anyone who may need to handle or be in the vicinity of static sensitive equipment needs some ESD training. The level to which they need to be trained will vary from role to role and to what level individuals will handle sensitive products. Training is therefore risk based. A basic awareness course may be sufficient for operators whilst a comprehensive ESD Coordinator course will be required for personnel tasked with overseeing the ESD Control Program.
- Why use an external company for ESD training? External training means the training should be up to date with current standards and delivered in a standardised and professional manner. Independent training is a good way of demonstrating training compliance to internal/ external auditors and stakeholders. SSE has been providing training for over 20 years and brings with it a wealth of experience working with different companies in different sectors for over 40 years.
- What is an EPA? EPA stands for Electrostatic Protected Area and is a controlled environment that will comprise equipment and procedures designed to minimise the risk of ESD damage.
- What is an ESD Coordinator? Also known as an ESD Program Manager, this is a person appointed with the responsibility for establishing, documenting, maintaining and verifying compliance of the ESD Control Program and procedures.
- What is an ESD Control Program? This is the main document for documenting the ESD control requirements for the business, including training requirements, product qualification and compliance verification requirements, grounding requirements, packaging requirements, and any other requirements for controlling ESD in the business. Also referred to as the ESD Control Plan.
- Does training form part of the ESD Control Program? Yes, training is an important part of the ESD Control Program, demonstrating relevant personnel have had the required training to safely handle static sensitive components and therefore minimise the risk of ESD damage.
- What is BS EN IEC 61340-5-1:2024? This is the international standard for protecting electronic devices from damage caused by static electricity. It provides the requirements for an electrostatic discharge (ESD) control program and applies to activities that manufacture, process, assemble, install, package, label, service, test, inspect, transport, or otherwise handle electrical or electronic parts, assemblies, and equipment with withstand voltages greater than or equal to 100 V HBM, 200 V CDM and 35 V for isolated conductors. “BS EN IEC 61340-5-1:2024 gives users guidance on how to determine ESD hazards; ESD control program administrative requirements, initial process, and organisational assessment; documentation of ESD control program plan; and test methods, ensuring the development of safety protocols to prevent ESD damage in electronic devices and equipment.” BSI 2026.
- What is ATEX? ATEX refers to two European Union directives regulating equipment and safety in potentially explosive atmospheres, ensuring safe manufacturing and operation in hazardous areas.
ESD awareness and training aids
SSE has a range of useful ESD awareness and training aids available to assist with informing and demonstrating the impact of electrostatic discharge.
