18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Course Overview

The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations course covers BS 7671 – the national standard for electrical installations in the UK. It's the City & Guilds qualification that demonstrates you're working to the current regulations, and it's a requirement for most ECS cards, scheme memberships, and site work.

Over three focused days, our tutors take you through the structure of BS 7671 and how to navigate it quickly and accurately – exactly the skill you need for the open-book exam and for day-to-day work on the tools.

Who It's For

• Qualified electricians updating from a previous edition
• Experienced workers who need the current regs for their ECS/JIB card
• Electrician's mates and improvers building their qualification portfolio
• Anyone entering the industry who needs BS 7671 knowledge

There are no formal entry requirements, though a working knowledge of electrical installation is strongly recommended.

What You'll Cover

• Scope, object and fundamental principles of BS 7671
• Definitions and assessment of general characteristics
• Protection for safety – shock, thermal, overcurrent and voltage disturbances
• Selection and erection of equipment, including cables and switchgear
• Inspection and testing requirements
• Special installations and locations

What You'll Achieve

• City & Guilds 2382 certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations
• Compliance with ECS/JIB card requirements
• Up-to-date knowledge of the current regulations and amendments
• The confidence to navigate BS 7671 quickly on the job