City & Guilds 2382-22 Online 18th Edition Requirements for Electrical Installations Course
The online City & Guilds 2382-22 18th Edition course is designed for professionals working in electrical installation or maintenance who need to stay up to date with the latest wiring regulations (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and A3:2024). This version of the City & Guilds 2382-22 18th Edition Wiring Regs course is delivered entirely online, making it ideal for those who need flexibility while maintaining compliance.
Whether you’re an experienced electrician, a domestic installer, or involved in associated building trades, this course ensures you meet the industry standards required for safe and legal electrical work in the UK.
Why take the City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification?
The 18th Edition qualification is the recognised benchmark for electrical safety and compliance in the UK. If you carry out electrical installations or oversee them, holding this qualification adds credibility to your work, showing that you’re working to the current wiring regulations and are committed to best practice.
Our online format gives you access to high-quality course material, expert tutor support, and preparation for the City & Guilds exam – all from the comfort of your home or workplace.
What will the City & Guilds 2382-22 course cover?
The 2382-22 course covers all aspects of BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2 (brown book) and Amendment 3 (released July 2024), focusing on safe electrical design, installation, inspection, and maintenance. It includes updates relevant to both domestic and commercial work.
Course Topics
- Structure and scope of BS 7671
- Definitions and terminology
- Assessment of general characteristics
- Protection against electric shock
- Selection and erection of equipment
- Inspection and testing procedures
- Special installations and locations (e.g. EV charging, solar, etc.)
- Protection against overvoltages
- Electrical Embedded heating
- Protection against fire
- Energy efficiency
- Changes introduced in Amendment 2, including:
- Arc fault detection devices (AFDDs)
- Surge protection
- Fire safety design for buildings
- Prosumer’s Low Voltage Electrical Installations
- Changes introduced in Amendment 3, including:
- Selecting and installing protective devices in situations where additional power sources (batteries, EV chargers, PV systems) are involved
- Selecting and installing protective devices in situations where additional power sources (batteries, EV chargers, PV systems) are involved
Learning Format
Course content is delivered online by industry experts Dave Austin, Tony Cable, and Gary Gundry, accompanied by animations, interactive exercises, and videos capturing real-world situations. This online content, combined with downloadable resources, helps deepen your understanding of the wiring regulations, while the exam simulator allows you to test your knowledge and identify any areas you need to revisit.
No, but you should have a basic understanding of electrical work. The course is aimed at those already working in or around the electrical trade.
Yes, this version includes remote exam delivery with online invigilation.
Yes, successful candidates receive a City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate for 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, which is nationally recognised.
The IET summarises the key changes in Amendment 2 as follows:
- A new requirement for Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) in some AC final circuits for installations in some types of higher residential buildings
- A requirement for the fire safety design of buildings to be documented where specific conditions of external influence exist, such as protected escape routes and locations with risk of fire
- A method for determining the requirement to provide overvoltage protection
- Changes to identification, labels and notices, such as for consumer units, affecting how safety information is provided to the user of the electrical installation
- A chapter on Prosumer’s Low Voltage Electrical Installations, in a new part, Part 8
Yes, most employers in the electrical sector require 18th Edition certification as a minimum for site or maintenance work.
You’ll get the chance to resit the exam for an additional fee.
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