Do I need 18th Edition?
The electrical industry is full of specialised terms and abbreviations, with the 18th Edition arguably being one of the most known and important ones.
What is the 18th Edition?
If you are currently in the trade or hoping to become an electrician, you will have heard of the term 18th edition. This term is used when referring to the latest British standards of wiring regulations (BS 7671:2018).
The 18th Edition, which is also known as ‘BS 7671’ or ‘wiring regs’ is a British Standard for the installation of electrical wiring. Wiring regulations have been an important part of any electrician job since first published in 1882. They have continued to be adapted accordingly and are still a vital requirement for UK electricians.
The guidelines for this qualification are set out by IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) and cover the installation of new electrical appliances and maintenance of existing ones, including alterations or any additions. These regulations have been altered to fit with the latest technologies and safety procedures.
Do I need the 18th Edition?
It is essential that all British electricians fully understand the 18th Edition and how it works.
As a qualified electrician, you should be able to apply regulations to any job that you undertake to ensure electrical fixtures being installed or designed are safe.
It is a requirement that all electricians comply with the regulations set out in the 18th Edition. Therefore, completing a training course on this would be highly beneficial.
New City Trade Skills deliver the 18th Edition with flexible delivery to suit the busy schedule of any electrician. Our classes are taught in specialised centres by electrical tutors with years of experience in the industry.
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3 Consecutive Days
This training course is designed to ensure delegates fully understand the 18th Edition wiring regulations.
Delegates will learn where to find regulations in the wiring regulations book and how to apply these regulations in their day to day work.
The City & Guilds 18th Edition Training Course (2382-18) will suit all delegates who are a practising electrician with specific qualifications and who needs to update their certification to meet the latest edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations. This will also be required if you are working in an apprenticeship capacity, or working as a domestic installer.
If you are ready to take your 18th Edition exam, and have received your training, we are on hand to help.
Candidates can choose to undertake a City & Guilds PC based examination, in multiple choice format of 60 questions in 2 hours.
The exam is open book, allowing you to use the current IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations as a point of reference throughout.
Again this course is purely the exam entry only and is sat at either our Hackney Campus (London) or our Rainham Campus (Essex)
How to Book Your Exam
Booking your exam with us is quick and straightforward. Here’s how it works:
1. Make Your Payment
Start by selecting your preferred campus location and making your exam payment. Once we receive it, we’ll get you registered right away.
Registration is usually confirmed within 2 working days.
2. Choose Your Exam Date
After your registration is confirmed, we’ll send you a list of available exam dates and times for the next two months.
We run multiple exams each weekday, so you’ll have plenty of options to choose from.
3. Pick a Time That Suits You
Simply choose the date and time that works best for you.
Our exams team will check availability and confirm your booking.
4. Receive Your Confirmation
Once your exam slot is confirmed, we’ll email you:
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