18th Edition IET Wiring Regs 1 Day Update Course

Course Content

Aim

To deliver competence-based update training and assessment that will lead to the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2382-22). This qualification includes Amendment 2, which was introduced in March 2022.

Pre-requisites

This update course is primarily for those candidates who have already completed the City & Guilds 18th Edition course 2382-18 (prior to the new Amendment 2).

For candidates who have completed the 17th Edition award only (C&G 2382-15) – or earlier editions – it is recommended to undertake our 3-day course.

Course Duration

The course is of one day in duration.

Optimum Number.

Maximum of 10 candidates per course.

Course Language

The course is delivered in English, therefore candidates must have a good standard of both written and verbal English. Courses can be delivered in other languages however, this would need to be discussed prior to acceptance on the course. It is the responsibility of the person making the booking to make Roxby aware of this requirement.

Training Aids

PowerPoint presentation, course workbook & practice questions.

Assessment

Candidates will undertake a City & Guilds online examination, multiple choice format of 60 questions in 2 hours. The exam is ‘open-book’ in that candidates are required to use the current IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations book for the duration of the exam.

Course Objectives

The course will allow candidates to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of BS 7671:2018 +A2:2022.

Upon successful completion of the online exam, candidates will be issued with a nationally recognized City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2382-22).  This includes the Amendment 2 which was introduced in March 2022.

Course Syllabus

• Summary of changes in Amendment 2
• Part 1 | Scope, Object & Fundamental Principles
• Part 2 | Definitions
• Part 3 | Assessment of General Characteristics
• Part 4 | Protection for Safety
• Part 5 | Selection & Erection of Equipment
• Part 6 | Inspection & Testing
• Part 7 | Special Installations or Locations
• Part 8 | Functional Requirements
• Appendices of BS 7671

Recommended Reading

Attendees are recommended to revise prior to the course using the latest IET 18^th Wiring Regulations (Brown) book.

A summary list (not exhaustive) of the changes to be covered during the course can be viewed here:

https://electrical.theiet.org/bs-7671/18th-edition-resources/18th-edition-changes/

It is recommended that candidates review this list in conjunction with IET 18^th Wiring Regulations (Brown) book prior to attending.