So, why choose Northern Star PLC?

Specialist Training That Delivers Real Engineering Results

Northern Star Powerline Consultancy is not a generic training provider.
We specialise in PLS-CADD and PLS-TOWER training for powerline engineers, helping teams build accurate models, reduce costly errors, and become productive faster.

Our focus is simple:
Turning engineers into confident, capable PLS users in the shortest possible time

Digital twins

Perfect as built model determining precise available thermal capacity. Many ways of defining and checking structural capacity.

The ability to identify infringing or marginal clearances to objects respecting code requirements.

Precise determination of sagging basis or ‘temperature / tension couple’.

The skills to assign materials and fully cost up a new line design. To assign prohibited and additional costs zones, and optimise the line design to achieve the required electrical and structural capacities for the least cost.

Guaranteed!!

Built for Powerline Companies

Our training is designed specifically for:

  • Transmission and distribution companies

  • Engineering consultancies

  • Contractors and EPC firms

  • Renewable energy developers

We understand the real-world challenges you face:

  • Tight project timelines

  • Complex terrain and loading conditions

  • High cost of modelling errors

That’s why our courses focus on practical application, not theory alone.

Learn from an Industry Expert

Training is led by Paul Richardson, an experienced powerline engineer and over 30+ years within the industry.

With extensive hands-on experience in overseeing in over 200 projects, Paul brings:

  • Real project insight — not just software knowledge

  • Proven teaching methods used across Europe

  • Practical solutions to common engineering challenges

In this course, you won’t be learning how to use the software. You will have mastered how to use the software in real life situations.

Faster Onboarding, Fewer Errors, Better Results

Our clients choose us because we deliver measurable outcomes:

  • Reduce onboarding time for new engineers

  • Improve consistency across modelling workflows

  • Minimise costly design mistakes

  • Increase confidence using PLS tools

We focus on what matters most:

Flexible Training That Fits Your Business

We offer:

  • Open training courses across Europe

  • Bespoke in-house training tailored to your projects

  • Support for teams at all experience levels

Whether you’re training new hires or upskilling experienced engineers, we adapt and listen to your needs.

Trusted Within the Industry

We work alongside leading organisations and align with recognised tools and methodologies used across the powerline sector.

With a close relationship with the software - we are able to ensure that we consistently go above and beyond to make sure you get the support you require.

  • Up-to-date training aligned with real-world practices

  • Relevance to current engineering standards

  • Confidence that your team is learning what actually matters

More Than just Training — We strive to build relations and make an impact

We aim to build lasting relationships with our clients.

That means:

  • Supporting your team beyond the course

  • Understanding your specific challenges

  • Helping you continuously improve your engineering capability

Ready to Strengthen Your Team?

Whether you’re onboarding new engineers or improving existing workflows, we can help your team get more from PLS software.

Get in touch now to secure your place on this one of a kind course.

Let’s Work Together