18th Edition
Course Information
Details
Course type: Classroom
Estimated course length: 3 Days
Cost: £375 + VAT
Available centres
COURSE OVERVIEW
The brand new 18th Edition course went live in July 2018. The design of new electrical installations will be required to comply with the 18th Edition from January of 2019 onwards. It is expected that from January 2019 scheme providers will be enforcing members to have 18th edition. Nonetheless, we expect some flexibility with existing members.
Our 18th Edition course is available in the following centres:
- Paisley (Glasgow)
- Edinburgh
- Dalgety Bay
If you need the 1-day 18th Edition Update Course, click here.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Whilst there are no formal entry requirements to sit 18th edition, learners are advised to have basic knowledge of electrical installations.
The course is primarily aimed at practising electricians and domestic installers; however, it is also very popular with allied professionals such as contracts managers, designers, electrical engineers, consultants, surveyors, and others needing to update and enhance their understanding of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
DO I NEED THIS COURSE?
If you are undertaking electrical installations, it is important you are designing and installing in line with the latest wiring regulations. Remember, it will be mandatory to do this from January 2019. If you are registering with a competent persons scheme, the 18th edition will be essential, even if you have a Level 3 NVQ.
COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUS
The 18th Edition course is an update from 17th Edition, so lots of the content is similar.
The main thing to remember about 18th edition course is you won’t be trained on every regulation in the manual. The course is largely focused on referencing the regulations.
The key topics we cover on the course will include:
- Scope, object and fundamental principles
- Definitions
- Assessment of general characteristics
- Protection for safety
- Selection and erection of equipment
- Inspection and testing
- Special installations or locations
- Appendices
KEY CHANGES TO THE 18TH EDITION
Key changes to the 18th edition are:
- Protection against overvoltage’s – Clause 443 is likely to be revised.
- Protection against fire – Chapter 42 will be revised with additional information on arc fault detection.
- Electrical Embedded heating – Section 753 will be expanded to include embedded electrical heating systems for surface heating and will include de-icing and frost prevention systems.
- Energy efficiency – There will be a brand-new section covering energy efficiency
As described above, our course is not intended to cover every regulation in the book. It’s going to teach you how to apply your book to the circumstances you’re going to encounter in your working life.
18TH EDITION EXAMS AND ASSESSMENT
You’ll undertake a 2-hour online multiple-choice test. The assessment is open book and you’ll be able to take your 18th Edition Regs book into the assessment. You will have two minutes per question to complete your assessments, so a sound understanding of the manual is required.
Please note that you provide photographic ID such as a passport or a driving license at least 5 working days before the course start date. We need this to register you for your electronic assessment.
COURSE MATERIAL
The 18th Edition BS7671:2018 book will be available for you to use when undertaking your course but aren’t included in the cost your course.
You can purchase a copy of the BS7671:2018 book by clicking on the link below.
BS 7671:2018 – Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations (New 18th Edition)
