17th to 18th Edition Amendment No.2 Bridging E-learning course
This 18th Edition update course provides an overview of the main changes since the 17th Edition BS 7671:2008 amendment 3:2015 to the 18th Edition BS 7671:2018 including the updated requirements relating to Amendment 1:2020 and Amendment 2:2022. It also includes one attempt at the City & Guilds examination.
Course Level: Advanced
Duration: 10-12 Hours
Accreditation: NICEIC, CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Description
This course has been developed in partnership with NICEIC to provide a cost-effective way to update your knowledge in order to sit your 18th Edition City & Guilds 2382 examination full exam.
This 17th to 18th Edition Bridging E-learning course has been developed in partnership with NICEIC to provide a cost-effective way to update your knowledge in order to sit your City & Guilds 2382 examination (included in price of training).
This 18th Edition update course aligns with the requirements of BS 7671:2018‘ Requirements for Electrical Installations - IET Wiring Regulations Eighteenth Edition’ including the changes brought about by the release of Amendment 2:2022.
What does this 18th Edition update course cover?
This 17th to 18th Edition course will provide an overview of the main changes introduced since BS 7671:2008 amendment 3:2015 and includes the latest amendments to BS 7671:2018, including the updated requirements relating to Amendment 1:2020 and Amendment 2:2022.
This course is designed to assist in better navigation of BS 7671 and to help prepare delegates for success with the 18th Edition City & Guilds 2382 examination. This examination is the same as for those attending a full training course, therefore a thorough understanding of BS 7671 is required.
Work areas
The scope of BS 7671:2018 covers permanent and temporary installations in residential, commercial, public and industrial premises. It also includes requirements relating to special locations as well as considerations for energy efficiency.
Certification
On completion of this 18th Edition update course, you will be able to print a certificate to demonstrate you have completed the learning.
Exam
This course includes 1 attempt at the City & Guilds 2382 2-hour examination.
Duration
10 to 12 study hours to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material.
Target Audience
This course is particularly appropriate for those who design, install, commission, or maintain low-voltage electrical installations and who wish to update their qualification to the latest version offered by City & Guilds.
However, due to the limited nature of the content covered by this course, entry is only available to those who have successfully completed a qualification relating to BS 7671:2008 (17th Edition). Our booking process may require confirmation of successful achievement of such qualification.
We also offer an online 18th Edition Amendment No.2 Full E-learning course and 18th Edition Amendment No.2 E-Learning Workshop.
Entry Requirements
Entry is only available to those who have successfully completed a qualification relating to BS 7671:2008 (17th Edition).
What happens after completion of the course?
On completion of these modules, learners will need to book their exam with NICEIC to receive their accreditation.
This 18th Edition course includes one attempt at the City & Guilds 2 hour examination. To book please call 0333 015 6627. Please ensure you have photographic ID and a copy of BS 7671:2018 including Amendment 2:2022 available to you. Failure to do so will prevent you from sitting this exam.
Examination and Qualification Details
This 18th Edition update course aligns to the City & Guilds 2382 qualification, registration and entry for the related examination is included, with attendance at the examination taking place at the end of the tuition.
The 2-hour examination comprises a single mandatory unit: ‘Understand the requirements of electrical installations BS 7671 (2018)’ and contains 60 multiple-choice questions.
What you'll learn
- Fundamental principles
- Definitions
- Assessment of general characteristics
- Protection for safety
- Selection and erection of equipment
- Inspection and testing
- Special installations or locations
Suitable for
- Any electrician who needs to become BS 7671 18th Edition (IET Wiring Regulations 2018) qualified
- Anyone who designs, installs, commissions or maintains low-voltage electrical installations
Certification
Upon completion of any of our courses, learners will be able to download a digital certificate from Virtual College which will include the accrediting bodies logo where applicable, the learner's name, the title of the course and the date of completion.
If you have purchased the posted certificate option, available on selected courses, a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out the following working week after completion.

Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The duration of the course is 10 to 12 study hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. The course is self-paced so learners decide how fast or slow the training goes. There is no deadline for completion but some of our courses have a test at the end to check that learners have understood the material.
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