Electrical Installations 18th Edition (3 Day)

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Study Mode: Part Time Course Level: 3

The new BS7671:2018 (18th edition) requirements for Electrical Installations come into effect on 1 January 2019, with installations designed after 31 December 2018 having to comply with the new regulations.

The new requirements apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations, and additions and alterations to existing installations.

Our two short part-time 18th edition courses cover the latest update to the wiring regulations and are an essential qualification for electricians working on the design, installation and inspection testing of wiring systems who need to gain an understanding of the new regulations in order to remain compliant with industry requirements. .

18th Edition -Exam Only

The one-day course is for qualified electricians who have previously achieved the 17th Edition 3rd amendment and have a strong working knowledge of the 18th edition regulations.  Any applicant will need an in-depth conversation with a member of the delivery team to establish if they have the knowledge to undertake the exam only option.

18th Edition - Three-day course 

This course is run over three days and is aimed at practising electricians, electrical contractors and those who need to have a good working knowledge of the IET Electrical Wiring Regulations.  It will consist of 2 days of delivery, half a day of revision and an exam.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however as the content is designed for people already working in the industry you should have knowledge of electrical installation and electrical science.

By studying this course you will gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of the BS 7671: 2018 18th edition regulations.

By studying this course you will gain an understanding of:

Additions to the scope of BS 7671
Changes to the disconnection times for certain circuits
Further requirements for circuit protection in domestic dwellings
Considerations for arc fault detection in many installations
Supporting of wiring systems
Inspection and testing procedures

On completion of the course you will be assessed in the following way:

Two hour online multiple-choice exam

You will be able to take your blue 18th Edition Regulations book (BS 7671) into the exam with you and refer to it as necessary.

Completion of the course, and passing the end of course exam, will enable you to comply with BS7671:2018 (18th edition) requirements for Electrical Installations.

We have excellent achievement rates on our electrical courses and you will be taught by fully qualified tutors who have many years experience of working in the industry themselves.