This qualification will enable you to gain familiarity with the layout, content, and application of BS 7671:2018 - 18th Edition Regulations.

Who is it suitable for?

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This course is if you have completed a 17th edition course since the 3rd amendment in January 2015. To check, your qualification code should read C&G 2382-15 and not 2382-12. It is aimed at practicing electricians and installers though would be suitable for other related trades where they need to attain a benchmark qualification relating to the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.

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What the course covers

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• Scope, objective and fundamental principles
• Definitions
• Assessment of General Characteristics
• Protection for Safety
• Selection & erection of equipment
• Inspection & Testing
• Requirements for special installations or Locations
• New Section 730
• Appendices including Appendix 17

Qualifications you will achieve

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Upon successful completion of this course individuals will be conversant with the format, content and the application of the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671: 2018) 18th Edition Regulations.

You will be able to:

• Locate specific Regulations and use the Regulations Index
• State the relationship between the Appendices and Regulations
• State the purpose and objective of the Regulations including the hazards they prevent
• Evaluate the legal status of the regulations
• Identify the fundamental requirements for safety
• Define the main factors to consider when designing and erecting an installation
• List the earthing arrangements
• Discuss methods of protection from shock arising from direct and indirect contact
• Distinguish between main and supplementary bonding
• Calculate earth fault loop impedance
• Select over current protection devices for particular installations
• Select the appropriate switchgear for a given installation, including special locations
• Calculate the size of cables in relation to their current carrying capacity and voltage drop
• Explain why inspection of the installation is undertaken
• State the items, which need to be inspected
• List the background information required before carrying out an inspection
• State why testing of an installation is undertaken
• Understand the requirements of energy efficiency

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Exams and Assessments

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This course is entirely theory based. It is assessed through a C&G online multiple-choice exam (open book).

Hands on training for success

All our course trainers have decades of teaching experience and both courses are assessed by a range of methods including online multiple-choice exams, practical assessments and written assignments.

You’ll learn from a range of training methods in our computer-equipped classroom. All courses include the relevant hand-outs to support your learning.

Course Equipment Requirements

• IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations 2018:BS7671
• Scientific calculator
• Course notes will be supplied