18th Edition Electrical Training Course in Rotherham

18th Edition Training Course City and Guilds 2382-18.

Trade Skills Ltd are now offering the latest 18^th edition regulations course which has now super ceded the 17^thedition as of July 2018.

After 10 years of the 17^th edition, the IET has decided that it is now time to update its current regulations to the 18^th edition. Trade Skills Ltd is offering the course at over 50 locations throughout the UK.

A lot of our centres will be offering both City and Guilds and EAL so please clarify what certification you require at point of booking.

Who is the 18^thedition training course aimed at and what is for?

The 18^th edition training course is aimed at anybody working in and around the electrical industry. From the 31^st December, all electrical installations will have to comply with the new 18^th edition standard (BS 7671:2018).

The obvious people who the course will be aimed at are qualified practising electricians however there are no prerequisites to attend the course so anybody with a need to understand the IET regulations including Surveyors, Designers,  Kitchen Fitters and many other trades.

If you have any questions with regards to whether the course is suitable for you please don't hesitate to call us on 08443307382 to discuss.

What is the duration of the 18^th edition training course?

The 18^thedition training course is usually run over 3 days that would be 3 days training with the multiple-choice exam commencing at the end of the 3^rd day.

Is there an 18^thedition update course for people who already hold the 17^th edition?

No is the answer to this question, however, some of our trainers are allowing recently qualified to 17^th edition with amendment 3 (2015 onwards) to sit the latest exam with a one to a two-day training course which will cover all the latest updates.

Should you be interested in this please contact us to discuss options in your area.

Why do I need to take the 18^th edition training course?

The latest 18^th edition training course will be needed by an electrician and domestic installer who is part of a competent person scheme. The certificate will be proof that the person in question is up to date and will need to be produced at his or her annual inspection. You are not expected to have any knowledge before attending the 18^th edition training course however you will also run through the regulations as a whole. So even if you have previously taken the 17^th edition you will be able to brush up on your knowledge previously learned.

What are the changes from the 17^th edition to 18^th edition?

• Protection against electric shock
• Extra information on arc fault detection and protection about fire
• Possible selections and erection of electrical wiring systems
• Isolation, switching and protection are expected to be updated
• PLUS a brand new section covering all aspects of energy efficiency

For more 18th Edition Training Courses view our Courses page.