18th Edition Amendment 4 Workshop Training
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Save 10% on our 18th Edition 4th Amendment courses for a limited time only! 18th Edition Amendments 2 and 3 were formally withdrawn on 15th October 2026, electricians must complete their 4th Amendment training to be compliant.
This online BS7671 Amendment 4 Training Course has been developed in partnership with NICEIC to provide a full overview of the latest revision to BS 7671:2018 ‘Requirements for Electrical Installations - IET Wiring Regulations Eighteenth Edition’ brought about by the release of Amendment 4:2026.
Course Level: Advanced
Duration: 6 Hours
Accreditation: NICEIC, CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Last Updated: 15th April 2026
Description
This CPD Course has been designed to provide a full overview of the latest revision to BS 7671:2018 ‘Requirements for Electrical Installations - IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition’ brought about by the release of Amendment 4:2026.
This workshop has been created for those who design, install, commission or maintain low-voltage electrical installations and who need a better understanding of the impact and implications of the 4th Amendment.
This 18th Edition Amendment No.4 E-learning Workshop course has been developed in partnership with NICEIC to provide a cost-effective way to provide an overview of the main changes introduced by the 4th Amendment.
What does this course cover?
This course has been designed to highlight the main changes introduced by the release of the fourth amendment to BS 7671.
This CPD module is broken up into 10 lessons and includes interactive challenges, graphics and videos throughout.
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 the 18th Edition Amendment 4 Update course, you will be able to print a certificate to demonstrate you have completed the learning.
Duration
Six study hours to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements however, delegates will gain most from this CPD workshop if they already have a good understanding of BS 7671:2018 and have previously completed 18th Edition 2nd Amendment training.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for those who design, install, commission or maintain low-voltage electrical installations and who need to better understand the impact and implications of Amendment 4:2026.
Whilst the course is primarily aimed at experienced electricians, it will also be of benefit to those with an existing understanding of BS 7671:2018 including allied trades as well as trade related professionals such as contract managers, installation designers, consultants, specifiers and surveyors.
If you have previously completed 17th Edition training and need to learn more about 18th Edition requirements please take a look at our full course which also includes information about the 4th Amendment.
What you'll learn
- Earthing and bonding
- Arc fault detection devices
- Fire Safety Design
- Surge Protective Devices (SPD)
- Identification and notices
- Residual current devices (RCD)
- Insulation resistance testing
- Special installations or locations
- Functional requirements
- Special installations or locations
- Appendix 17 – Energy efficiency
- Appendix 6 - Model forms for certification and reporting
Suitable for
- This course is suitable for those who design, install, commission or maintain low-voltage electrical installations and who need to better understand the impact and implications of Amendment 4:2026
- Experienced electricians
- Those with an existing understanding of BS 7671:2018
- Installation designers
- Consultants
- Specifiers
- Surveyors
- Contract Managers
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 by Royal Mail delivery.
Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no exam at the end of this workshop, on completion of the 18th Edition Amendment 4 Update course, you will be able to print a certificate to demonstrate you have completed the learning. Find out more here.
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