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Essential Reading Material

The list below is our recommended book list for people who are attending courses.

It is strongly advised that you gain a copy of the books marked essential, and read through making yourself familiar with the subject and text before the course.

All essential reading is highlighted in bold
* = Recommended but not essential
** = Either or may be used

City & Guilds 2382-10 and 2382-20

BS 7671 2008 (ISBN 0-86341-844-0)
On-site Guide (17th Edition Update) (ISBN 0-86341-854-9)
*Guidance Note 3 (GN 3) (17th Edition 5th Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-857-0)
*Guidance Note 7 (Special Locations) (3rd Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-861-7)
*Guidance Note 8 (Earthing and Bonding) (1st Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-616-3)

City & Guilds 2391-10 and 2392-10

BS 7671 2008 (ISBN 0-86341-844-0)
On-site Guide (17th Edition Update) (ISBN 0-86341-854-9)
Guidance Note 3 (GN 3) (17th Edition 5th Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-857-0)
Guidance Note 8 (Earthing and Bonding) (1st Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-616-3)

City and Guilds 2377-11 and 12

Code of Practice (PAT Testing) 3rd Edition (ISBN 0-86341-833-4)
**In Service Inspection and Testing (PAT Testing) (ISBN 0-85296-776-4)
**Guide to Electrical Maintenance (PAT) (ISBN 0-9548791-2-0)

EAL Part P

BS 7671 2008 (ISBN 0-86341-844-0)
On-site Guide (17th Edition Update) (ISBN 0-86341-854-9)
*Guidance Note 3 (GN 3) (17th Edition 5th Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-857-0)
*Guidance Note 7 (Special Locations)( 3rd Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-861-7)
*Guidance Note 8 (Earthing and Bonding) (1st Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-616-3)
**Electrical Installers Guide to the Building Regulations (ISBN 0-95-487910-4)
**Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations (2nd Edition) (ISBN 0-86341-862-4)

Other books are also available for use as course reference materials.

BE AWARE: Some books only cover the 16th Edition wiring regulations. Please make sure that any books that you purchase are up to the 17th Edition.

This list will be updated as and when any new updated versions are available, along with their new ISBN numbers.

Important Notice

PASS DO NOT have books to loan out to candidates.

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