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
Electrical Training
Understand and Apply the BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
City & Guilds 2382-22 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations
This Level 3 qualification develops your understanding of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, 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.
Designed for practising electricians, electrical engineers and other industry professionals, the course helps you maintain your knowledge of the Wiring Regulations and understand how their requirements apply to electrical installations.
1. Is this course right for you?
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?
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 you understand the requirements you 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 navigate and reference the regulations effectively
- Build a foundation for further electrical training
3. What you'll learn
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?
What's Included
Your course includes:
5. Entry Requirements
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
Assessment is through a two-hour open-book multiple-choice examination consisting of 60 questions.
7. Where can this qualification lead?
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, you may choose to progress onto:
This qualification can support electrical professionals looking to maintain their knowledge, broaden their technical understanding and continue developing their skills within the electrical industry.
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