City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition Update Course

This 1 day update course is for those electricians who already have their 16th Editions Regulations.

An intensive one day update course that brings you up to current 17th Edition regulations

Suitability

This course and qualification is suitable for practising electricians, domestic electrical installers, contract managers, allied trades and other related trades with a good working knowledge of 16th Edition Wiring regs, who have already achieved the City & Guilds Certificate 16th Edition (BS 7671: 2001) (2381) or recognized equivalent to the City & Guilds 2381 since June 2001. 

You only need to update your knowledge and attend our 1 day course and take the online test. This updated qualification is called the 2382-20.

If your 2381 qualification was obtained prior to June 2001 you will need to attend the full 3 Day 2382 -10 course and take the online test.  

This course aims to update delegates on the significant differences between the 16th and 17th editions. It will, therefore, focus on the main additions and alterations that have been incorporated in the BS 7671 2008 (17th) edition. 

It is intended to ensure that they are conversant with the format, content and the application of the current edition of the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671: 2008 (17th edition). It should be noted that limited instruction will be provided on existing requirements and electrical science.

Approach to the Course and Assessment

The course consists of classroom instruction and culminates in a multiple choice  online test covering the underpinning knowledge relating to the content and application of BS 7671 17th Edition. The exam is 'open book', meaning during the one hour exam you will be able to refer to the 17th edition book.

Course Content: 

There are eight units making up the course relating to Parts 1-7 and the Appendices of BS 7671:2008:

Scope, object and fundamental principles 

Definitions 

Assessment of general characteristics 

Protection for safety 

Selection and erection of equipment 

Inspection and testing 

Special installations or locations 

Appendices

Entry Requirements

To take this qualification you should have one of the following qualifications.

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671: Since June 2001 (2381), otherwise known as 16th edition 

or  

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology Installation (Building and Structures) (2330-07)

or  

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology Electrical Maintenance (2330-08) 

or  

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electrical Installation Part Two (2360) (from January 1st 2004 onwards only)  

You will need to provide evidence of your qualifications i.e  A City & Guilds certificate (an original not a copy)  

If you do not have evidence of your qualification you cannot sit the online exam.

Successful learners can progress to the Inspection, Testing, Design and Certification of Electrical Installations (2392).