18th Edition Course Birmingham

18th Edition Electrical Course (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026) — Now Available in Birmingham & the West Midlands ⚡

If you are an electrician, contractor or electrical professional working in Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Walsall, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, Dudley, Redditch or anywhere across the West Midlands, there has never been a more important time to ensure your 18th Edition qualification is current. BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 — the Amendment 4 update to the IET Wiring Regulations published in April 2026 — is the standard every electrician working across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands must now comply with, and a valid City & Guilds 2382-26 certificate is the recognised proof of that compliance.

At MJ Electrical Training, we make the process straightforward, flexible and affordable — a fully online course you can study from anywhere across Birmingham and the West Midlands, with weekly exam availability and a convenient local exam centre right in the heart of the city.

See full 18th Edition course details on our national course page

Why Birmingham Electricians Need to Act Now

Birmingham is one of the UK’s most active construction and development centres. From the ongoing transformation of the city centre and Curzon Street HS2 terminus to large-scale residential developments across Edgbaston, Erdington and Longbridge, and from the thriving commercial and industrial sectors across the Black Country corridor to the busy domestic installation market throughout the suburbs, electricians across Birmingham are working on a vast and varied range of installations every single day — all of which must comply with the current version of BS 7671.

Amendment 4 (A4:2026), published in April 2026, is a meaningful update — not a minor revision. Key changes cover stationary secondary batteries (Chapter 57), prosumer installations and solar PV systems (Chapter 82), safety services (Chapter 56), surge protective devices, and revised model certification forms for EICs, EICRs and MEIWCs. For electricians working across Birmingham’s diverse residential, commercial and industrial sectors, understanding these changes and holding a current certificate is not optional — it is a professional requirement.

The City & Guilds 2382-26 exam reflects the full A4 standard. Passing it demonstrates to employers, main contractors and clients across the West Midlands that your knowledge meets the current requirements.

Competent person scheme membership is the standard for professional electricians working across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Both NICEIC and NAPIT require their approved contractors to hold a valid, up to date 18th Edition qualification. If your certificate predates Amendment 4 or has lapsed, your scheme membership could be at risk — acting now protects your professional standing and your ability to self-certify electrical work across Birmingham.

Birmingham’s booming construction sector also means many site electricians need both a current 18th Edition certificate and a valid site access card. If you need to renew or obtain 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 — no classroom days, no travel required.

Study Online — From Birmingham or Anywhere Across the West Midlands

Our 18th Edition course is 100% online and completely self-paced, making it the ideal solution for busy working electricians across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Whether you are running domestic jobs across Harborne and Kings Heath, covering commercial contracts in the city centre, working on industrial sites across Smethwick, Tipton or Oldbury, or travelling between jobs across Coventry and Solihull, you can work through the course material at your own pace without any disruption to your working week.

There are no fixed classroom sessions, no early starts for a training centre and no need to take time off work to complete the course. You log into our online platform, progress through the content at a pace that suits you and book your exam when you feel confident and ready — either from home using our fully invigilated webcam system or at our conveniently located Birmingham 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 covers everything you need to pass the exam and apply the updated regulations confidently across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

📚 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 what it means for your day-to-day work across the West Midlands
• 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, increasingly relevant across Birmingham’s growing residential solar and battery storage market
• 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, 60-question multiple-choice paper. You use your copy of BS 7671 throughout — exactly as the City & Guilds 2382-26 assessment is designed to be taken. Our course builds the navigational confidence to work through the regulations quickly and accurately under exam conditions — the skill that makes all the difference on the day.

🏢 Exam Centre — Birmingham City Centre

For candidates across Birmingham and the West Midlands who prefer a supervised exam environment, we have a conveniently located exam centre right in the heart of the city:

Birmingham Exam Centre The Priory Queensway Birmingham B4 7LR

The centre is located in Birmingham city centre, within easy reach from across the West Midlands via the M6, M5 and M42. It is also well served by public transport — Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham Snow Hill stations are all within comfortable walking distance or a short taxi ride. Street parking and NCP car parks are available in the surrounding area.

For candidates travelling in from Wolverhampton, the M6 corridor provides a straightforward route. From Coventry, the A45 or M6 are the most direct options. From Solihull, the A41 brings you directly into the city centre. From the Black Country — Walsall, West Bromwich and Dudley — the M5 and M6 offer quick access.

Home-Based Exam — Also Available Weekly

Prefer to sit from home? Our home-based exam is fully invigilated via webcam and available every week. All you need is a quiet room, a reliable internet connection and your copy of BS 7671. Results are typically available the same day — no travel, no parking, no time away from the tools.

Both options lead to the same City & Guilds 2382-26 certification — fully accredited, nationally recognised and accepted by NICEIC and NAPIT approved contractors across Birmingham, the West Midlands and the rest of the UK.

💷 Complete Package — Just £288.00 Inc VAT

One clear, all-inclusive price covers everything — £288.00 Inc VAT:

✅ Full online course access

✅ Your City & Guilds 2382-26 exam fee

✅ Expert support from enrolment to certification

✅ No hidden costs or surprise extras

For electricians and contractors across Birmingham and the West Midlands, this is outstanding value for a fully accredited 18th Edition course and exam package delivered around your working life.

👉 Book your place here

🛠️ Who Should Take This Course?

The 18th Edition qualification is essential for a wide range of professionals working across Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Walsall, Dudley and the wider West Midlands, including:

• Practicing electricians updating from an earlier version of the regulations
• Domestic and commercial electrical installers working across Birmingham’s busy residential and commercial sectors
• Electrical engineers and design engineers working on the West Midlands’ major infrastructure and development projects
• Maintenance technicians working on fixed electrical installations across Birmingham’s manufacturing, retail and public sector sites
• Electrical contractors responsible for compliance and certification
• Professionals involved in inspection, testing and condition reporting
• Site electricians working on Birmingham’s large-scale construction, regeneration and HS2-related projects

Whether you are renewing a lapsed qualification, updating to the A4 standard or sitting the 18th Edition exam for the very first time, this course gives you everything you need to pass with confidence and work compliantly across the West Midlands.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Birmingham Candidates

Can I sit the City & Guilds 2382-26 exam in Birmingham city centre?

Yes. Our Birmingham exam centre is located at The Priory Queensway, Birmingham, B4 7LR — right in the heart of the city and easily accessible from across the West Midlands by road and public transport. Home-based exams are also available every week if you would prefer not to travel.

I work across different parts of the West Midlands — can I still complete this course?

Absolutely. The course is 100% online and completely self-paced, so you can study from wherever suits you — at home in the evening, between jobs or at the weekend. There are no fixed classroom days and no requirement to attend any sessions in person until your exam.

How quickly can I get certified after enrolling?

As soon as you feel ready. Exams are available weekly — both at the Birmingham centre and via home-based webcam invigilation. Results are typically available the same day, so you could be certified within a matter of weeks of enrolling depending on how quickly you work through the course material.

🌟 Why Choose MJ Electrical Training?

MJ Electrical Training is a City & Guilds Approved Centre with a proven track record of delivering high-quality online electrical training to professionals across Birmingham, the West Midlands and the wider UK.

• 📍 Birmingham City Centre Exam Venue — The Priory Queensway, B4 7LR, accessible from across the West Midlands
• 🎓 City & Guilds Approved — fully accredited, industry-recognised certification
• ⭐ 5-Star Rated — trusted by electricians and contractors across the West Midlands and UK
• 💬 Expert Support — from the moment you enrol through to receiving your certificate
• 📅 Weekly Exams — home-based or Birmingham centre, book when you are ready
• ⚡ 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 in force and Birmingham’s electrical market expects professionals to be working to the current standard. Whether you are a time-served electrician in the West Midlands updating your certificate or a newer professional sitting the 18th Edition exam for the first time, MJ Electrical Training gives you the knowledge, the support and the flexibility to get certified quickly — with a local exam centre right in Birmingham city centre when you need it.

📖 Find out more and book your place here

📞 Call us on 01934 752500

💻 Visit: mjelectricaltraining.co.uk

Enrol today — study online from anywhere across Birmingham and the West Midlands, sit your exam at our city centre venue 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 | Birmingham, West Midlands & 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.