City & Guilds 2382-22 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Course

The Essential Qualification for Every Electrician

The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) is the UK national standard for the design, installation, and verification of electrical installations. Every practising electrician needs to be current with these regulations — whether you’re qualifying for the first time, updating from a previous edition, or renewing your certification for employer or regulatory requirements.

Our City & Guilds 2382-22 course prepares you for the 18th Edition exam with expert-led training, comprehensive materials, and proven exam preparation techniques. With a track record of exceptional pass rates, we give you the best possible chance of passing first time.

Who Is This Course For?

• Electricians qualifying for the first time — The 18th Edition is a core requirement on the pathway to becoming a qualified electrician. It sits alongside the Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas as part of your essential qualifications.

• Qualified electricians updating their certification — If you hold the 17th Edition (or earlier), you need to update to the 18th Edition to remain compliant. Many employers, NICEIC, NAPIT, and other competent person schemes require current certification.

• Electrical contractors and supervisors — Understanding the current regulations is essential for anyone overseeing electrical installation work, signing off certificates, or managing teams.

• Building services engineers and designers — The course covers the regulation framework you need for specifying and approving electrical installations.

How the Course Works

We offer a 2-day intensive classroom course at our Nottingham training centre. This is not a lecture — our expert tutors walk you through BS 7671 section by section, explaining how to navigate the book, apply the regulations to real-world scenarios, and find answers quickly under exam conditions.

• Day 1: BS 7671 structure and scope, protection for safety (overcurrent, fault, RCD protection), and special installations and locations

• Day 2: Cable selection and calculations, inspection and testing requirements, exam technique and preparation, followed by the exam itself

The exam is an open-book assessment — you can refer to your copy of BS 7671 throughout. It consists of multiple-choice questions, and success depends on knowing how to navigate the regulations quickly rather than memorising them. That’s exactly what our course teaches you.

Why Classroom Beats Self-Study

You can study BS 7671 on your own — but the regulations book is 700+ pages of technical standards. Without guided instruction, most people struggle to know which parts matter for the exam and how to find answers under time pressure. Our classroom course gives you:

• Expert tutors who are practising electricians — They explain the regulations using real-world examples, not just textbook theory

• Small class sizes (maximum 12 students) — Ask questions, discuss scenarios, and get personalised attention throughout

• Structured exam preparation — Learn which parts of BS 7671 contain the answers to the most common exam questions and how to locate them fast

• Immediate access to sample exams on booking — Start practising before you arrive, via desktop or our mobile app for iOS and Android

• Exam included on Day 2 — No need to book or pay for the exam separately, and no need to travel to a different venue

What You’ll Learn

• Structure and application of BS 7671 — how to navigate the regulations efficiently

• Protection for safety — overcurrent protection, fault protection, and RCD selection

• Special installations and locations — bathrooms, swimming pools, solar PV, EV charging

• Inspection, testing, and certification requirements

• Cable selection, current-carrying capacity, and voltage drop calculations

• Changes introduced in the latest amendments to BS 7671

Exam Details

The City & Guilds 2382-22 exam is an open-book, multiple-choice assessment. A pass mark of 60% is required. You can refer to your copy of BS 7671 throughout the exam — the key is knowing where to find the answers quickly. Our course specifically trains you in this skill.

If you prefer, the exam can also be taken remotely with online invigilation, without needing to attend the centre.

Your Career Pathway

The 18th Edition is required for:

• Inspection & Testing (2391) — You need current 18th Edition certification before starting the 2391

• NVQ Level 3 (2357) — Required as part of the qualification set for your Gold Card

• NICEIC/NAPIT registration — Competent person schemes require current BS 7671 certification

• ECS Card renewal — Your ECS card registration requires up-to-date 18th Edition

Getting Here

Our training centre is in Arnold, Nottingham (NG5 7ER), with free on-site parking and excellent transport links. Easily accessible via the M1, A52, and A46 — we regularly welcome students from Derby, Leicester, Sheffield, Lincoln, Birmingham, and further afield.

All-Inclusive Pricing

Our price of £400 includes everything: tuition, all course materials, and the City & Guilds exam fee. There are no hidden extras. This is our best-value course — and the exam is included on Day 2, so there’s no need to book or pay for it separately.

The course covers BS 7671:2018 — the IET Wiring Regulations governing all UK electrical installation work. The current qualification code is 2382-22; from October 2026 the new 2382-26 (Amendment 4) becomes the standard. Class sizes are limited to 12 students, with the City & Guilds exam included on Day 2.