17th Edition First Amendment Update Training Course - Stockton
Please note that this course is no longer on offer, and has been replaced by the City and Guilds 2382-12 electrical training course in Stockton on Tees.
Amendment number one for the IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition is due to be published in July 2011 and will become the current regulation standard from that date. The coming 17th Edition amendment one update course will be available soon and will teach all the aspects of the new amendments to a high standard.
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17th Edition First Amendment Update Training Course
Until the course and the amendments themselves are published here is a simple guide to the changes and what they include:
New Section 444 – Measures against Electromagnetic disturbances
Any equipment such as; lifts, transformers and fluorescent lighting can cause electromagnetic disturbances and this interference can damage IT equipment, components and circuits. This new section suggests recommendations to avoid and reduce electromagnetic disturbances.
New Section 534 – Devices for protection against overvoltage (surge protection)
Transient voltages can have a peak value of 6kV. Lightning strike and electrical switching can give transient overvoltages to installations. This new section requires the installation of SPDs to limit transient overvoltages and divert surge current away from sensitive equipment.
New Section 710 – Medical locations
Strict measures are needed to ensure the safety of medical patients especially where they are likely to be subjected to the application of medical electrical equipment.
New Section 729 – Operating or maintenance gangways
Regulation 15 of the Electricity at Work Act requires working space, access and lighting to be correctly and adequately provided where work is being carried out. This new section includes requirements for gangway width, access, emergency access and emergency evacuation.
Appendix Six - Model forms for certification and reporting
Periodic inspection and testing is required because electrical installations can deteriorate over time. As legislation states that electrical installations should be maintained, periodic inspection and testing of installations is required.
Assessment
Assessment details are due to be released in July 2011
Length
The length of this course will be released in July 2011
Pre-requisites
To be eligible for this amendment update course candidates must have completed the following City and Guilds qualifications prior to entry.
• City & Guilds – 17th Edition certification prior to July 2011
Course Suitability
The 17th Edition amendment number one update course is suitable for those electricians with relevant experience and training who have previously completed the 17th Edition course prior to July 2011.
Progression and Development
Progression and development details for this course will follow shortly.
Course Reading Material
Candidates are required to bring with them a current copy of the IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition (BS 7671:2008 incorporating amendment no 1: 2011)