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Level 3

Electrical Installation: IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018)

Duration

1 weeks

Location

Rush Green Campus

Starting

Oct 2026

Audience

Adult 19+

Careers

Electrical

This 18th edition course is designed to help you become familiar with the layout, content and application of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026.

You will develop an understanding of the requirements for electrical installations and how to use the regulations effectively in your day-to-day work.

During the course, you will cover key areas of the IET Wiring Regulations, including:

  • 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
  • Changes introduced by Amendment 4:2026
  • Navigating and applying the regulations effectively

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at:

  • Practising electricians
  • Electrical contractors
  • Electrical professionals who need to update their knowledge
  • Those preparing to sit the City & Guilds 18th Edition examination

You will be assessed through an online multiple-choice exam.

You should have a Level 2 electrical qualification or relevant electrical trade experience.

On successful completion, you will have updated your knowledge of the latest requirements within BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 and be better prepared to apply the regulations within your electrical work.

The qualification can also support progression to further electrical training, such as Inspection and Testing and other relevant electrical qualifications.

Where it can lead to
Career progression

There are number of routes you can take following successful completion of a course. Further study can include Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship where you will expand your skills through study whilst earning a wage. Or you may choose to move directly into employment.

Contact our careers team for further guidance.