What is the 18th Edition and why is it so Important?
Able Skills is host to a huge range of electrical courses including 18th Edition. The 18th Edition is the term commonly used in the industry when referring to the latest British Standards BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations. It is basically a set of regulations that electricians need to abide by in an effort by IET to keep both the public and electricians safe during installations and so on. This document has been around since 1882 and the latest edition came into effect in January 2019!
18th Edition Course Training at Able Skills.
Who needs the 18th Edition?
Most if not all electricians will need to have an understanding of the wiring regulations! Especially if you are looking to acquire an ECS card such as a 'Gold Card' - However, it is not just electricians who need an understanding of 18th Edition. Installers involved with any aspect of electrical installations should also have a comprehensive knowledge – this includes gas engineers and kitchen fitters.
Why do I need to know about the 18th Edition?
If you don’t have this qualification you may find it hard to secure work with large companies and agencies, as they most likely will require that electricians working with them have this qualification as an entry requirement. If you have a previous understanding of the 17th Edition regulations you will need to update your knowledge and complete a course like ours here at Able Skills. The main thing to note is that if you plan on being a successful worker in the industry you will need to complete an 18th Edition Qualification - You will also find that when registering as a domestic installer on a competent persons scheme, you will need to prove you are up-to-date with the latest regs! Overall all those working with electrics need to at least understand the basics of the regulations, the book itself is huge and nobody expects you to know it front to back - However, a qualification such as the one you can gain with us will prove that you have a satisfactory understanding.
Seeking training?
Here at Able Skills we have been teaching electrical courses for a long time, we have talented electrical instructors who are experts in the trade and have gained a complete understanding of the latest regulations as they teach students to interpret the latest wiring regulations on a weekly basis! Our 18th Edition course is a 3-day classroom-based program that will enable you to gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of the 'blue book' itself. Upon completion of the course we know that you will have confidence in your ability to find the relevant information in the book efficiently and understand the main principles.
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For more information:
If you would like to gain more insight & information about our 18th Edition courses or electrical courses in general then give us a call on 01322 280 202! We are happy to assist you in any way that we can whether you are seeking guidance or simply want to get enrolled. If you would prefer to speak with a member of staff in person then you are welcome to pay us a visit any day of the week, we are open 7-days a week between the hours 8:30 - 16:30!
If you live a considerable distance from our training centre then you should be aware that we do offer accommodation to our students. All 3-locations are within a 10-minute walking distance of our facility and can be booked for the reasonable price of £20 per night! - If you are interested in our accommodation then please contact us well ahead of your courses start date as spaces are limited!