18th Edition Wiring Regs 2382 (C&G)
Stay up to date with the latest requirements of BS 7671 with the City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (2382). Designed for electricians and electrical professionals, this course develops your understanding of the current wiring regulations, helping you apply the requirements of BS 7671 to design, install, inspect and maintain safe, compliant electrical installations.
Description
The City & Guilds 2382-22 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the requirements of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, the standard commonly referred to as the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Throughout the course, you'll explore the structure and requirements of BS 7671, including electrical safety principles, protection measures, equipment selection, inspection and testing requirements, and special installation considerations.
The course is suitable for practising electricians, electrical engineers and other professionals who need to maintain their knowledge of current wiring regulations and understand how they apply to electrical installations.
1. Is this course right for you?
This course is ideal for:
- Practising electricians who need to update their knowledge of BS 7671.
- Electrical engineers working with electrical installations.
- Electrical contractors and supervisors.
- Individuals involved in the design, installation or maintenance of electrical systems.
- Professionals requiring a current understanding of the Wiring Regulations.
- Those looking to progress into further electrical qualifications.
2. Why take this qualification?
BS 7671 provides the requirements for electrical installations in the UK, and keeping up to date with the latest regulations is an important part of maintaining electrical competence. This City & Guilds qualification helps learners understand the requirements they need to consider when working with electrical installations.
By completing this qualification you'll:
- Develop your understanding of the latest Wiring Regulations.
- Learn how to interpret and apply BS 7671 requirements.
- Understand key electrical safety principles.
- Improve your ability to reference the regulations effectively.
- Build a foundation for further electrical training.
3. What you'll learn
During the course you'll learn how to:
- Understand the scope, purpose and structure of BS 7671.
- Interpret key terminology and definitions used within the regulations.
- Understand the requirements for assessing installation characteristics.
- Apply protection requirements relating to electric shock, overcurrent and fault currents.
- Understand equipment selection and installation requirements.
- Understand inspection and testing requirements within BS 7671.
- Identify requirements for special installations and locations.
- Use the appendices and supporting information within the Wiring Regulations effectively.
4. What's Included?
Your course includes:
- Tutor-led classroom training.
- Guidance on using BS 7671 effectively.
- Support with navigating the Wiring Regulations.
- Course materials.
- Preparation for the open-book examination.
- City & Guilds certification upon successful completion.
5. Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, candidates should have a basic understanding of electrical principles and may benefit from existing experience within the electrical industry.
6. Assessment
Assessment is through a two-hour open-book multiple-choice examination consisting of 60 questions. Candidates can use a clean copy of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) during the assessment.
7. Where can this qualification lead?
A current understanding of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is an important foundation for many electrical roles and further qualifications within the industry.
After completing this qualification, learners may choose to progress onto further training, including:
- Initial Verification & Signing Off.
- Periodic Inspection & EICR.
- Testing & Inspection qualifications.
- EV Charging installation.
- Solar PV installation.
- Battery Storage installation.
This qualification can support electrical professionals looking to maintain their competence, broaden their knowledge and continue developing their skills within the electrical industry.