Course Overview

17th Edition Amendment 3 training course ideal for those in the Liverpool area

If you want a 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification in Merseyside, then the industry standard is the City & Guilds 2382-15 17th Edition training course. This 17th Edition course is the most up to date version of the IEE British Wiring Regulations.

All those who work within the electrical industry will find this course very useful. On successful completion you will hold an industry wide recognized qualification, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the Regulations.

If you have completed previous wiring regulations courses then you will still need to do this course in order to get you working to the current standard. This is a must have course for anyone working in the electrical domain. It is perfectly located for those in the Merseyside and Liverpool area.

Course Details

Course Details

The 2382-15 17th Edition course Liverpool covers all aspects of the previous 17th Edition course but also includes the new 3rd amendment sections.

The 17th Edition Merseyside course has no practical elements and includes classroom work only.

The new sections covered in this 17th Edition include the following:

Part 2 Definitions – This section could be expanded and modified with some of the terminology changing to avoid confusion and promote further clarity.

Chapter 52 – Selection and Erection of the Wiring Cables: Cables concealed in a wall or partition -This section could be rewritten and all references to the phrase ‘under the supervision of skilled and instructed persons’ may be removed.

Section 557 Auxiliary Circuits – This section is a proposed new addition to the regulations and will cover things like auxiliary circuits for low voltage electrical installations. These types of circuits are for the transmission of signals intended for the detection, supervision or control of the functional status of a main circuit.

Section 717 Mobile and Transportable Units – This covers units which are self propelled, towed or transportable containers or cabins. Risk reduction requirements include automatic disconnection by RCD, accessible conductive parts to be connected through equipotential bonding to the main earth terminal within the unit, and the type of supply, voltage rating, number of phases, on board earthing and maximum power required.

Section 559, 714 and 715: Luminaires and Lighting Installations – Changes are proposed to bring this section together with the latest IEC and CENELEC standards.

Section 715 Extra-low Voltage Lighting – This refers to installations supplied from sources with maximum rated voltage of 50Vac rms or 120Vdc. Changes are expected to go along with the latest IEC and CENELEC standards.

Section 714 Outdoor Lighting Installations – Only minor changes are proposed in this section including things like requiring individual circuits to be isolated.

Chapter 41 Protection against Electric Shock – It is proposed that any reference to ‘ordinary persons’ is removed and protection for socket outlets up to 20A for all installations is required. However, those with RCD protection for specific labelled socket outlets or where a risk assessment has decided that RCD protection is not necessary are exempt.

‘Cmin’ Factor – It is proposed that the maximum earth fault loop impedance is revised to account for the Cmin factor. Notes on the tables will be changed to reflect maximum permitted operating temperature.

Chapter 42 Protection against Thermal Effects – Regulation 421.1200 requires switchgear assemblies including consumer units to have their enclosure manufactured from non combustible material to help protect against fire.

Condition Report – A few changes are proposed to the electrical installation condition report and notes. It proposes changes to the certification of new work – the schedule of inspections for new work to be replaced by examples of items that require inspection during initial verification.

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)

Assessment

The examination for the 2382-15 course in Liverpool is two hours long and takes place on the third day of the course.

Certification

Once a candidate has successfully passed the 17th Edition course, they will be qualified to carry out work to 17th Edition standard.

Length

The 17th Edition including 3rd amendment is three days long.

Location

PASS – Merseyside, Near Liverpool
Premier Meetings St. Helens (A580/East Lancs)
Garswood Old Road
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 7LX

Course Suitability

Suitability

All those wanting to work in, or currently working in, environments requiring 17th Edition qualifications will need to complete the 2382-12 17th Edition.

It is ideally suited to those already in the electrical industry who need to update to the new regulation standards or those who are fairly new to the industry and haven’t yet studied for a 17th Edition qualification.

Progression and Development

As the 17th Edition is the basic qualification for most people wanting to work with electrics, once successfully completed, the 17th Edition qualification will allow progression to further more advanced level courses.

Pre-requisites

Any prior electrical knowledge will be an advantage, although not essential. All learners must be interested in the subject matter and willing to learn in order to gain entry to this course.

Essential Readings

Course Reading Material

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

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