City & Guilds (2382-22) 18th Edition - Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671

Course description

This City & Guilds 18th Edition course is a part-time commercial training course that ensures candidates are up to date with the latest industry regulations on electrical wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. Glasgow Clyde College has adapted this course to reflect the changes within Amendment 2 of the Wiring Regulations, published in March 2022.

This course does not certify or qualify candidates as an electrician, it demonstrates an understanding of the requirements contained within the BS7671 Wiring Regulations only.

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This City & Guilds 18th Edition course is a part-time commercial training course that ensures candidates are up to date with the latest industry regulations on electrical wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. Glasgow Clyde College has adapted this course to reflect the changes within Amendment 2 of the Wiring Regulations, published in March 2022. 

During our revised training sessions, we look through the content of the regulations but there is also a focus on the key areas that you may need for a job role.

The aim is for candidates to gain an understanding of the requirements contained within the BS7671, including the changes that may affect you and your work and in addition, to be successful in the examination. This course does not certify or qualify candidates to practice as an electrician. For more information on becoming a qualified electrician, please get in touch. 

The following topics are covered:

• Part 1 Scope, object and fundamental principles
• Part 2 Definitions
• Part 3 Assessment of general characteristics
• Part 4 Protection for safety
• Part 5 Selection and erection of equipment
• Part 6 Inspection and testing
• Part 7 Special installations or locations

Key changes in the 18th Edition

• Brown-coloured wiring regulations book (replaced the blue book in March 2022)
• Protection against overvoltages - Clause 443 is likely to be overhauled
• Protection against fire - Chapter 42 will be updated with extra information on arc fault detection
• Updates to Isolation and Switching and to Surge Protection
• The special location Section 753 Electrical Embedded Heating will be extended to include embedded electrical heating systems for surface heating, and will include de-icing and frost prevention systems
• Appendix 16 covering aspects of energy efficiency

What changes are there in 2022?

Most of the changes are relevant to new types of technology such as solar panels and energy-efficient installations. The regulations will reflect the changes to ensure installations are safe, efficient, useful, able to meet developing standards and that consideration is given to electrical industry operations, the specific roles of electrical engineers and how quickly technology changes. 

Significant changes are now incorporated within a new Part 8 of BS7671:2022 providing learners with a  new Chapter 82 that addresses - Prosumers Low Voltage electrical installations, removal of the risk assessment method for omitting additional RCD protection on socket outlets and new foundation earthing requirements. A brown Wiring Regulations textbook replaces the original 18th Edition Wiring Regulations textbook which was blue. 

Glasgow Clyde College has adapted its 18th Edition course to reflect the changes within Amendment 2 of the wiring regulations. 

Full Course

This is a classroom-based course with full training and online assessment for those new to the 18th Edition of the B7671 Wiring Regulations or upskilling from the 17th Edition. Delivery is 4 days / 7 evenings one session per week with a 2-hour online assessment on the last session 

Update Course (current 18th Edition certificate holders only):

This is a classroom-based short training session and online assessment for those who already hold the 18th Edition of the B7671 Wiring Regulations and require amendment 2 certification. 

Assessment Only (current 18th Edition certificate holders only): 

This is a classroom-based online assessment for those who already hold the 18th Edition of the B7671 Wiring Regulations and require amendment 2 certification. 

A complimentary resit is included in all offerings.