Course Overview

Become fully qualified to the current regulations, including Amendment 3!

Fully City and Guilds accredited, the 2382-15 17th edition course Derbyshire trains learners to the latest standards outlined in the IET Wiring Regulations, including the changes brought in by Amendment 3 (which came into force in July 2015).

Anyone involved with wiring installations, commissioning and other jobs around domestic and commercial properties must be certified to carry out work in accordance with the Wiring Regulations. This course gives you a fully accredited certificate that proves you as certified to carry out work to 17th Edition standards.

This course is run regularly throughout the year at our Chesterfield training venue and is ideal for those around the Derbyshire area, including Sheffield, Matlock, Mansfield, Worksop and Derby.

Note: Already certified to 17th edition standards, but not to Amendment 3? If so, you are required to take another course to ensure you are compliant with the Amendment 3 changes. Please call us for more information on the options available to you.

What Are the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations?

Regularly revised and published by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (the IET), the Wiring Regulations are the industry standard regulations for completing electrical work in the UK.

The current version of the book, Amendment 3, officially released in 2015 and is mandatory as of July 2015.

We recommend that all learners attending the 17th edition course Derbyshire purchase a copy of the book and bring it with them to the course for reference.

You can purchase a copy of the IET Wiring Regulations directly from us via our test equipment website, Tester.co.uk. Just follow this link for more information.

Course Details

Course Details

Course Duration: 3 Days

Location: Premier Inn – Chesterfield North, Tapton Lock Hill, Off Rotherway, Chesterfield, S41 7NJ

Certification Gained: City & Guilds 2382-15 Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: 2008 (2015)

Assessment: Candidates will be expected to complete a two hour examination after the third day of the course.

Recommended Reading:  Attendees should own a copy of the current Amendment 3 version of the IET Wiring Regulations book and bring it with them.

This course is essential for anyone involved at any point with electrical work in the UK.

Officially replacing the older courses, the 2382-15 course incorporates the changes made to the IET Wiring Regulations under Amendment 3 (2015). Anyone carrying out work in the UK must be certified to do so under these standards.

This course is theory-based, with no practical elements.

After attending the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the scope, object and fundamental principles of BS7671
  • Understand the definitions used within BS7671
  • Understand how to assess the general characteristics of electrical installations
  • Understand requirements of Protection for safety for electrical installations
  • Understand the requirements for Selection and erection of equipment for electrical installations
  • Understand the requirements of inspection and testing of electrical installations
  • Understand the requirements of special installations or locations as defined in BS 7671
  • Understand the information contained within the appendices of BS7671

This course is based upon Amendment 3 of the IET Wiring Regulations and incorporates the changes made in that publication. Such changes include new definitions, new numbering systems, revisions to Chapters such as Selection/Erection of Wiring Systems and Special Installations/Locations, as well as changes to appendixes.

What’s included in the price?

  • £20 off a multifunction tester at PAT-Services.co.uk
  • Lunches and refreshments
  • City & Guilds exam fees
  • Course materials (excluding 17th Edition Regulations)

Course Suitability

Suitability

Although there are no formal entry requirements for this course, the 2382-15 17th edition course is primarily aimed at practicising electricians, suveyors, consulants and anyone else involved with any work that falls under the scope of the IET Wiring Regulations.

This course is suitable for beginners, although an interest and basic understanding of the principles of electricity will be beneficial.

We also recommend that those with a 17th edition qualification already attend this course to ensure they are working to Amendment 3 standards.

Progression and Development

Upon successful completion of this course, learners can move onto a wide variety of different electrical courses and further progress their skill sets.

Options include:

Essential Readings

Course Reading Material

All candidates are required to read and bring to the course, a current copy of the IET’s 17th Edition Wiring Regulations book.

Not got a book? Get yours directly from us via Tester.co.uk, our test equipment website.

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