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18th Edition

Stay Stay Up to Date with the Latest IET Wiring Regulations

The 18th edition electrical course aims to equip individuals with the most current knowledge and comprehension of the wiring regulations applicable in the United Kingdom. For anyone engaged in electrical work, possessing an updated understanding of these regulations is crucial to guarantee that your work is safe, compliant, and lawful. 

Designed for qualified electricians that work in areas of the electrical industry where meeting the requirements for electrical installation to BS7671 is essential, this course is also often taken by allied professionals such as contracts managers, designers, electrical engineers, consultants, surveyors, and other related trades needing to update and enhance their understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations.

Delivered over three days, the course covers all the essentials of the latest British Standard you need to know to work compliantly and pass the open book exam at the end of the training.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration / Fees
03 Mar 2026
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £630
12 May 2026
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £630
12 Aug 2026
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £630
14 Oct 2026
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £630
02 Dec 2026
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £630
03 Mar 2027
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £630
12 May 2027
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £630

Where can this subject lead?

Career Progression & Prospects

Many employers now expect that electricians will have undertaken 18th edition training to ensure their knowledge of current wire regulations is up-to-date. Not having this training can significantly limit the number of jobs you can apply for, particularly contract and building site work so it's well worth getting this under your belt.

Key Course Information

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisite requirements for this qualification. However, all candidates must be over 18 years old.

 

Qualification obtained

Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS767:2018

Fees and funding

This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.

Extra costs and equipment

All materials and equipment are provided by the centre, but candidates are asked to wear their own safety footwear in workshop environments.

What You'll Learn

Modules covered include:

  • Scope, Object and Fundamentals
  • Definitions
  • Assessment of general characteristics
  • Protection for Safety
  • Selection and Erection of equipment
  • Inspection & Testing
  • Special Installations or locations
  • Protection against over voltages
  • Electrical Embedded heating
  • Protection against fire
  • Energy Efficiency

How You'll Learn

This intensive 3-day course is delivered in a classroom environment and is purely theory-based. It will guide you through the IET Wiring regulations breaking down each topic into easy to understand modules.

Small class sizes ensure a friendly learning environment, with tutors on hand to help you understand the course content and ask questions where needed.

Expert tutors

All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and/or assessments within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

How You'll Be Assessed

You will take a 2 hour online multiple choice exam, which will take place on the third day.

You will be able to take your 18th Edition Regulations book (BS 7671) into the exam with you and refer to it if need be. The timing of the exam means that you will have on average 2 minutes per question so a good overall knowledge of the 18th Edition regs plus a thorough understanding of the book is a must.

Please note that you must bring photographic ID such as passport or driving licence with you in order to sit the assessment on this course.