Logic4training delivers the City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382-22) course, designed for electricians and other installers (gas engineers, kitchen/bathroom fitters, plumbers and builders) who complete domestic electrical work, such as wiring in a boiler or shower.
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, officially BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (Amendment 3:2024), are the authoritative UK standards for the safe design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical installations. This is an essential qualification for anyone aiming to register with a Competent Person Scheme, apply for or renew an ECS/JIB Gold Card, or demonstrate compliance with modern electrical safety requirements.
This course is for experienced electricians and those requiring a working knowledge of the British Standard BS7671:2018 (amendment 3:2024) 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
18th Edition knowledge is a required for Registered Electrician status, necessary for an Installation or Maintenance Electrician Gold Card, and for installers undertaking domestic electrical work – gas engineers, kitchen fitters, plumbers and builders.
18th Edition alongside experience and a recognised qualification is also needed by Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) members, or those looking to join a CPS.
Training is not mandatory, but the best route to understanding.
The cost of the 18th Edition Course includes training, assessment, registration with City & Guilds and the examination costs.
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations course involves classroom based training , which focuses on the wiring regulations standard BS7671:2018 Amendment 3:2024. Candidates will learn how to navigate and understand the layout, legal requirements, and updates of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022.
Candidates will cover:
- Scope, Object, and Fundamental Principles
- Definitions and Assessment of General Characteristics
- Protection for Safety, Selection, and Erection of Equipment
- Inspection, Testing, Special Installations/Locations
- Prosumer and energy efficiency requirements
There is no practical element to this course and the assessment involves a 60 question multiple-choice City & Guilds online exam (open book, 120 minutes).
There are no prerequisites. However, some experience of electrical installations is essential.
Candidates must provide their date of birth for registration with City & Guilds.
Candidates will require the 18th Edition book (2022 brown cover version) and on-site guide, which is available to purchase at Logic4trade website.
The Amendment 1:2020 document is available to view and download on the IET website.
FAQs
The 18th edition qualification is a legal and industry requirement for most electrical installation and maintenance roles. It demonstrates up-to-date knowledge, increases job prospects, and is often mandatory for securing work with reputable companies or for self-employment.
Our article The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations: What You Need to Know covers everything you need to know if you are looking for a detailed explanation.
Amendment 3:2024 introduces requirements for bi-directional and unidirectional protective devices, updates for smart energy and prosumer (energy-generating) installations, clarification for EV charging, and remains a free downloadable ‘bolt-on’ to the brown book.
Recent updates include:
Detailed safety provisions for electric vehicle (EV) charging points
New rules for prosumer (energy-generating) installations
Greater emphasis on energy efficiency
Recommendations for Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) in specific installations.
All practising electricians, electrical installers, designers, maintenance engineers, and related building service professionals in the UK must hold a current 18th Edition qualification to join Competent Person Schemes, gain ECS/JIB cards, or work legally on fixed electrical installations.
It is also a useful qualification to hold if you are a tradesperson who completes domestic electrical work, such as wiring in a boiler or shower.
The qualification does not expire, but major amendments, such as the change from the 17th to the 18th wiring regulations, require updating knowledge. Professionals must stay current with new editions to maintain compliance.
The course covers the intent, structure, and navigation of BS 7671, with particular focus on key safety concepts, new amendments, and practical application via real-world scenarios. The final assessment tests the understanding of definitions, protection measures, inspection/testing, and special locations, using open-book multiple choice. With commitment, most learners succeed even if they are new to regulatory study.
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