18th Edition Course Andover

18th Edition Electrical Course (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026) — Now Available in Andover & Hampshire ⚡

If you work in electrical installation, maintenance, design or inspection in Andover, Basingstoke, Winchester, Salisbury, Amesbury, Stockbridge, Whitchurch, Ludgershall or anywhere across North Hampshire and Wiltshire, there has never been a more important time to make sure your qualifications are up to date. The release of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 — the latest Amendment 4 update to the IET Wiring Regulations — means that electricians, contractors and engineers across the South must update their knowledge and hold a valid City & Guilds 2382-26 certification to prove compliance with the current standard.

At MJ Electrical Training, we make that straightforward, affordable and flexible — with a fully online 18th Edition course available to professionals across Andover and the surrounding area, backed by expert support, weekly exam availability and convenient exam centre options in Southampton, Portsmouth and Guildford.

What Is the 18th Edition and Why Does Amendment 4 Matter?

The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations governs the design, installation, inspection and testing of electrical systems across the UK. For every electrician and contractor working in Andover, Hampshire and the wider South, compliance is not optional — it is a legal and professional requirement, and holding a current qualification is increasingly a condition of employment and contract work across the region.

Amendment 4 (A4:2026), published in April 2026, introduces significant updates across the regulations. Key changes cover stationary secondary batteries (Chapter 57), prosumer installations (Chapter 82), safety services (Chapter 56), surge protective devices, and updated model certification forms for EICs, EICRs and MEIWCs. If you qualified under an earlier version of the 18th Edition — or are still carrying a 17th Edition certificate — your qualification no longer reflects the current standard.

The City & Guilds 2382-26 exam has been updated to reflect the A4 changes in full. Passing it demonstrates to employers, clients and regulators that your knowledge meets the current requirements — essential for anyone working on domestic, commercial or industrial electrical installations across Andover and Hampshire.

A current 18th Edition qualification is also a requirement for membership of competent person schemes. Both NICEIC and NAPIT expect their approved contractors to hold a valid, up to date 18th Edition certificate — if yours has lapsed or predates Amendment 4, now is the time to act.

For electricians and contractors working on construction sites across Andover, Tidworth, Ludgershall and the surrounding MOD and commercial developments, a current 18th Edition qualification is frequently required alongside site access cards. If you also need your ECS Card, CSCS Card or SHEA Power Card, our sister company MJ Training Solutions delivers specialist health and safety site access training weekly online via MS Teams.

Study Online — From Andover or Anywhere in Hampshire

Our 18th Edition course is 100% online and completely self-paced, meaning you can fit your study around a full working week whether you are based in Andover town centre, Charlton, Picket Piece, Kings Enham, or commuting across North Hampshire and into Wiltshire.

There are no fixed classroom sessions, no early starts for a training centre and no need to take time off work during the course itself. You log into our online platform, work through the material at your own pace and book your exam when you are ready — either from home via our remote invigilation system or at a nearby exam centre.

The course is built around the current BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 standard, is fully aligned with the City & Guilds 2382-26 syllabus and gives you everything you need to pass the exam and apply the regulations confidently across Hampshire and beyond.

📚 What the Course Covers

Our course content follows the full structure of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 and includes:

• Scope and fundamental principles of electrical installation design and practice
• Key updates introduced by Amendment 4 — what has changed and why it matters to you
• Protection against electric shock, overcurrent, overvoltage and fire
• Wiring systems and installation methods, including cable selection and reference methods
• Special installations and locations — Part 7 requirements including bathrooms, EV charging and solar PV
• Prosumer installations — the new Chapter 82 requirements
• Stationary secondary batteries — updated Chapter 57
• Inspection, testing and certification — Part 6 requirements and the updated model certification forms
• Appendices including updated tables, correction factors and earthing guidance

The exam is an open-book, 2-hour multiple-choice paper — you use your copy of BS 7671 during the exam, just as the City & Guilds 2382-26 assessment is designed to be taken. Success comes from knowing how to navigate the regulations quickly and accurately — exactly what our course trains you to do.

🏡 Flexible Exam Options — Home or Local Centre

We offer two exam formats to suit professionals across Andover and Hampshire:

Home-Based Exam

Take your exam from home anywhere in Andover or the surrounding area. The exam is fully invigilated via webcam, runs weekly and all you need is a quiet room, a solid internet connection and your copy of BS 7671. Results are typically available the same day — no travel, no time off work and no waiting around.

Centre-Based Exam

Prefer a traditional exam environment? We have centre-based sittings at locations convenient for Andover candidates, including:

• Southampton — straight down the A3057, ideal for candidates across South Hampshire
• Portsmouth — a straightforward run via the M27 for those in the east of the county
• Guildford — a convenient option for candidates on the Hampshire/Surrey border

Simply choose the centre that works best for you when booking.

Both routes lead to the same City & Guilds 2382-26 certification — fully accredited, industry-recognised and accepted by NICEIC and NAPIT approved contractors and professional bodies across the South and the rest of the UK.

💷 Complete Package — Just £288.00 Inc VAT

The full course and exam package is £288.00 Inc VAT. That covers everything:

✅ Full online course access

✅ Your City & Guilds 2382-26 exam fee

✅ Expert support from enrolment to certification

✅ No hidden costs or extras

For electricians and contractors across Andover and Hampshire, this is outstanding value for a fully accredited course and exam package — with the flexibility to study around your working life.

👉 Book your place here

🛠️ Who Should Take This Course?

The 18th Edition qualification is essential for professionals working across Andover, Hampshire, Wiltshire and the wider South, including:

• Practicing electricians needing to update from an earlier version of the regulations
• Domestic and commercial electrical installers
• Electrical engineers and design engineers
• Maintenance technicians working on fixed electrical installations
• Electrical contractors responsible for compliance and certification
• Professionals involved in inspection, testing and condition reporting
• Site electricians working on residential, commercial and MOD-related projects across North Hampshire

Whether you are sitting the exam for the first time or renewing a qualification that predates Amendment 4, this course gives you everything you need to pass and stay compliant across Hampshire and beyond.

🌟 Why Choose MJ Electrical Training?

MJ Electrical Training is a City & Guilds Approved Centre with a strong track record of delivering high-quality electrical training to professionals across Hampshire, the South and the wider UK.

• 📍 Convenient Exam Centres — Southampton, Portsmouth and Guildford all within easy reach of Andover
• 🎓 City & Guilds Approved — fully accredited, industry-recognised certification
• ⭐ 5-Star Rated — trusted by electricians and contractors across the South and UK
• 💬 Expert Support — from enrolment right through to receiving your certificate
• 📅 Weekly Exams — home-based or centre-based, book a slot that fits your schedule
• ⚡ Fast Results — same-day results in most cases
• 🏆 High Pass Rates — professional tutors with genuine industry experience
• 🔗 Site Access Cards — need your ECS, CSCS or SHEA Power Card? Visit MJ Training Solutions

🔧 Other Courses Available

Alongside the 18th Edition, MJ Electrical Training also offers:

• City & Guilds 2391-52 — Inspection & Testing (centre-based, Manchester and West London)
• City & Guilds 2393-10 — Part P Domestic Building Regulations (online, UK-wide)
• SHEA Power — Remote training via MS Teams, EUSR-approved

For ECS Cards, CSCS Cards and SHEA Power Cards, visit MJ Training Solutions — weekly online training via MS Teams for electrical and construction professionals across the UK.

📝 Course at a Glance

🚀 Ready to Book Your Place?

Amendment 4 is live and the industry has moved on — working to an outdated certificate is not a position any professional wants to be in. Whether you are an experienced electrician in Andover refreshing your qualification or a newer professional sitting the 18th Edition for the first time, MJ Electrical Training gives you the knowledge, the support and the flexibility to get certified quickly — without disrupting your working week.

📖 Find out more and book your place here

📞 Call us on 01934 752500

💻 Visit: mjelectricaltraining.co.uk

Enrol today — study online from Andover, sit your exam at a local centre or from home, and get your City & Guilds 2382-26 certification in BS 7671:2018+A4:2026.

MJ Electrical Training — City & Guilds Approved Centre | Online Courses | Andover, Hampshire & UK-Wide

Need your ECS Card, CSCS Card or SHEA Power Card? Visit MJ Training Solutions — weekly online training via MS Teams for construction and electrical professionals across the UK.