Working electricians
Current goal→2382-26
Add the recognised regulation or specialist certificate.
Best-fit route3 Days● Next intake 10th August 2026
18th Edition
Wiring Regulations.
For electricians who need the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations course for BS 7671:2018+A4:2026. City & Guilds 2382-26 approved.
Block release3 days
BS 7671 examOpen book
2026 syllabusA4 ready
Qualification2382-26
City & Guilds 2382-26 Accredited4.9 Star Reviews2382-26Cheshunt, Hertfordshire3 Days1,000+ Students Trained
Current regulations
Every UK electrician passes through this step.
18th Edition is step 3 of the electrician roadmap - the BS 7671 wiring regs certificate. Without it, you cannot certify installation work or progress to 2391, NVQ, AM2 or the Gold Card.
- 1Foundations
Level 2 Diploma
FT6 wksPT14 wks
- 2Advanced
Level 3 Diploma
FT7 wksPT14 wks
- 3BS 7671
18th Edition
FT3 daysPT3 days
- 4Verification
2391-50
FT2 daysPT2 days
- 5Portfolio
NVQ Level 3
FT~12 mo with RPL · 2 yr maxPT~12 mo with RPL · 2 yr max
- 6Inspection
2391-51
FT3 daysPT3 days
- 7Practical
AM2 support
INCLUDED · Prep support
- 8
- Who it is forFor every spark needing
For every spark needing
a current certificate.
For electricians who need the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations course for BS 7671:2018+A4:2026. This 3-day City & Guilds 2382-26 course in Cheshunt helps you update your wiring regulations certificate for inspection, certification and scheme requirements.
Compliance teams
Current goal→2382-26
Keep records and competence current for site work.
Advisor checkedSelf-employed installers
Current goal→2382-26
Broaden services and win higher-value jobs.
Progression readyRefreshers
Current goal→2382-26
Update knowledge without joining a long programme.
Flexible pathway● Requirements
Clear entry. Clear outcome.
- No formal entry requirements
- Basic electrical knowledge is recommended.
- Upcoming intakes
Reserve your place. Cohorts capped at eight.
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10Aug 2026
Full-Time
Tutor-led route - 3 Days
Don't see a date that works? - we run closed groups for teams of 4+.
- Course syllabusSix units. Three days.
Six units. Three days.
Latest Amendment 4.
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● 3 Days
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Scope & Fundamental Principles
BS 7671 structure, definitions, and applications.
ScopeFundamentalPrinciples
Protection Against Electric Shock
Basic and fault protection methods, earthing arrangements.
ProtectionAgainstElectric
Selection & Erection of Equipment
Cable selection, circuit protection, and isolation devices.
SelectionErectionEquipment
Inspection & Testing Requirements
Initial verification and periodic inspection requirements.
InspectionTestingRequirements
Special Installations & Locations
Bathrooms, swimming pools, solar PV, EV charging, caravans.
SpecialInstallationsLocations
5Core areas
3 DaysCourse length
6Assessments
- AssessmentOne open-book exam. BS 7671 stays
One open-book exam. BS 7671 stays
on the desk.
Book a free consultation and we will map the shortest route from where you are today to the right qualification.
Scope & Fundamental Principles
60-question examCity & Guilds 2382-26
Open-book BS 7671 exam topic
Protection Against Electric Shock
3 DaysCity & Guilds 2382-26
Open-book BS 7671 exam topic
Selection & Erection of Equipment
3 DaysCity & Guilds 2382-26
Open-book BS 7671 exam topic
Inspection & Testing Requirements
3 DaysCity & Guilds 2382-26
Open-book BS 7671 exam topic
Special Installations & Locations
3 DaysCity & Guilds 2382-26
Open-book BS 7671 exam topic
Amendment 4 Updates
3 DaysCity & Guilds 2382-26
Amendment 4 exam topic
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| What to compare | 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-26)Recommended | 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-26) — Online | Gold Card Route Electrician Course Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 | Included | Included | Included |
| City & Guilds 2382-26 cert | Included | Included | Included |
| Live tutor + Q&A | Included | Not included | Included |
| Hands-on Amendment 4 walkthrough | Included | Not included | Included |
| Self-paced delivery | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Duration | 3 Days | Self-paced | 3 Days within 15-32 wks |
| Price | £439 | £199 | £8,849 (bundled) |
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*****David R.
DR5.0 Rating18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-26)
Clear and well-paced. The tutors made the regulations easy to understand and walked us through the Amendment 4 changes. Passed first time on the open-book exam.
*****Tom H.
TH5.0 Rating18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-26)
Great refresher course. Everything you need to know for the latest amendment - the Chapter 57 changes were explained really clearly. Back on the tools the following Monday.
*****Anika P.
AP5.0 Rating18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-26)
Needed it for NICEIC renewal. Three days, open-book exam, done. The mock papers we sat on day two were almost identical in style to the real thing — no surprises.
- Next step18th Edition is step three - here's
18th Edition is step three - here's
what comes next.
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- Frequently AskedEverything you need
Everything you need
to know, upfront.
What does the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification cover?+
The City & Guilds 2382-26 (18th Edition) covers BS 7671:2018 incorporating Amendment 4 (2026) — the current UK Wiring Regulations. Topics include protection against electric shock, earthing arrangements, cable selection, circuit protection, inspection and testing requirements, and special locations (bathrooms, swimming pools, solar PV, EV charging, caravans, agricultural premises). Amendment 4 adds the new Chapter 57 plus updated SPD (surge protective devices) and AFDD (arc fault detection devices) guidance.
Is the 18th Edition exam open book?+
Yes. The 18th Edition exam is open book — you can reference the BS 7671 Wiring Regulations book throughout the multiple-choice exam. Knowing your way around the book is more important than memorisation, which is why we spend course time on navigation and section signposting, not rote learning.
How long is the 18th Edition qualification valid?+
The 18th Edition qualification does not formally expire, but BS 7671 itself is updated by amendments. Amendment 4 was published 2026 and replaced the previous A2:2022 version; you should update to the current amendment within 12 months of release to stay competent and to keep insurance / scheme membership current. NICEIC, NAPIT, and most contractors check that your 18th Edition reflects the current amendment.
Do I get a copy of the BS 7671 book with the course?+
No — you need to purchase your own copy of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 (the current "18th Edition" book) separately. Most candidates buy it ahead of the course. The IET sells it directly; Amazon and electrical wholesalers stock it. RRP is around £100; bring it to every day of the course and to the exam.
What is the difference between Amendment 4 (2026) and earlier amendments?+
Amendment 4 (published 2026) is the latest revision of BS 7671:2018. Headline changes include a new Chapter 57 on prosumer electrical installations (covering battery storage and microgeneration interaction), updated guidance on surge protective devices (SPDs) and arc fault detection devices (AFDDs), revised special-location requirements (notably EV charging), and refreshed Appendix 7 information. If your current 18th Edition cert was for A2:2022, you are now out of date and should sit the 2382-26 to bring it current.
Who needs the 18th Edition qualification?+
Every practising electrician working in the UK needs a current 18th Edition. It is mandatory for: NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA, STROMA approved-contractor scheme membership; JIB/ECS Gold Card application; Part P self-certification (where Part P applies); most main-contractor pre-qualification; and any work where you sign off compliance against BS 7671. Apprentices, electrical mates, and improvers should hold it before solo testing or certifying work.
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