18th Edition Update Course
City & Guilds: 2382-22 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations) BS7671:2018 +A2 2022
Course duration: 1 days
Cost: £185 + VAT*
The IET is due to release Amendment 2 of the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671:2018+A2: 2022 this year - it’s expected to be published on or around 28th March 2022. Unlike the First Amendment which came out in 2020 and only covered Electrical Vehicle charging points this amendment will be a complete re-issue of the whole book.
This 1-day course has been completely revised to align with the requirements of BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations – IET Wiring Regulations Eighteenth Edition BS 7671: 2018+A2:2022.
The 18th Edition of the IET Electrical Wiring Regulations is aimed at practicing electricians, electrical contractors and those who need to have a good working knowledge of electrical wiring. There are no formal entry requirements although relevant electrical experience would be an advantage.
Course Entry Requirements:
The 1-day update course is for those who have a good working knowledge of the latest version of BS7671 and are looking to update their knowledge further by understanding the changes that Amendment 2 will bring to the industry.
Assessment:
2-hour online, 60 question multiple choice examination
Instant results
Books & Equipment Required::
IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018 +A2 2022 Brown Copy)
Scientific Calculator
Writing Equipment
* Course fees include free parking and refreshments.
Course Content:
How to use the Wiring Regulations
Layout of new regulations
Definitions
Appendices
Key Changes to BS7671: 2018 +A2 2022
Significant changes include:
- Requirement for Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) in some AC final circuits for installations in some types of higher risk residential buildings
- Requirement for the fire safety design of buildings to be documented where specific conditions of external influence exist, such as protected escape routes and locations with risk of fire
- Method for determining the requirement to provide overvoltage protection
- Changes to identification, labels and notices, such as for consumer units, affecting how safety information is provided to the user of the electrical installation
- New Part 8 contains a new chapter on Prosumer’s Low Voltage Electrical Installations.
This course provides an overview of the main changes to BS7671: 2018 and includes the updated requirements relating to Amendment 1:2020 and Amendment 2:2022.
