17th Edition Wiring Regulations 2382-20 (1 Day Update)

Aims

This course is aimed at experienced, practicing electricians, or other allied professionals, who have passed their 16th Edition Wiring Regulations in the past 5 years, and who require an update course covering the changes to the new edition of the IEE wiring regulations. These also are a requirement of the Part P competent persons scheme.

Structure

This is a 1-day taught course which can be undertaken by an individual booking onto an open course, or as a closed course for an employer. It is shortly also to be available for self study as distance learning.

The qualification is assessed by an online, multiple choice examination, set by City and Guilds, covering the content and application knowledge relating to the Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations, BS 7671:2008. The examination is arranged at a separate time to the taught course, at the Halbeath campus of the college.

Content

The course is based upon the 8 units within BS 7671:2008 -

Scope, object and fundamental principles, Definitions, Assessment of General Characteristics, Protection for Safety, Selection and Erection of Equipment, Inspection and Testing, Special Installations or Locations, Appendices.

Career Opportunities

This qualification is required for anyone needing an understanding of the new wiring regulations, i.e. for a career as a practicing electrician, or related careers such as electrical contracting, consultants, electrical engineers etc.

Progression

Further study options would include Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations, City & Guilds 2391.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must be able to evidence their certification of 16th Edition, be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical installations, and be working as a practicing electrician, or in a related field.