18th Edition Course Bolton

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

If you are an electrician, contractor or electrical professional working in Bolton, Wigan, Bury, Horwich, Farnworth, Leigh, Atherton, Walkden, Chorley or anywhere across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, 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 Bolton and the North West 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 Bolton and the surrounding area, with weekly exam availability and convenient local exam centre options in Manchester, Warrington and Halifax.

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

Why Bolton Electricians Need to Act Now

Bolton is a town with a strong and proud industrial heritage and a modern construction and commercial sector to match. From ongoing residential developments across Horwich, Westhoughton and Farnworth to commercial and retail projects across the town centre, and from the busy domestic installation market throughout the surrounding townships to the industrial and manufacturing sites that remain central to the local economy, electricians across Bolton are working on a wide range of installations every day — all of which must comply with the current version of BS 7671.

Amendment 4 (A4:2026), published in April 2026, introduces changes that matter in practice. Updates to 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 all affect how electrical work is designed, installed and certified across Bolton and the North West. If your certificate predates April 2026 or was issued under an earlier version of the 18th Edition, it does not reflect the current standard.

The City & Guilds 2382-26 exam has been fully updated to cover the A4 changes. Passing it demonstrates to employers, main contractors and clients across Greater Manchester and Lancashire that your knowledge meets the current requirements — increasingly a basic expectation for anyone working on electrical installations across the North West.

Competent person scheme membership is the mark of a professional electrician working across Bolton and Greater Manchester. Both NICEIC and NAPIT require their approved contractors to hold a valid, up to date 18th Edition qualification. If your certificate has lapsed or predates Amendment 4, your scheme membership may be at risk — getting certified now protects both your professional standing and your ability to self-certify electrical work across the region.

Bolton’s busy construction and commercial 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 Bolton or Anywhere Across the North West

Our 18th Edition course is 100% online and completely self-paced, making it the perfect fit for busy working electricians across Bolton and the surrounding area. Whether you are running domestic jobs across Heaton, Halliwell and Breightmet, covering commercial contracts across the town centre, working on industrial and manufacturing sites around Farnworth and Kearsley, or travelling between jobs across Wigan, Bury and the wider Greater Manchester area, 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 long commutes to a training centre and no need to take time off work to complete the course. You log into our online platform, work through the content when it suits you and book your exam when you feel confident and ready — either from home via our fully invigilated webcam 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 updated regulations confidently across Bolton, Greater Manchester 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 what it means for your work across the North West
• 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 Bolton’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 timed conditions — the skill that separates those who pass from those who struggle.

🏡 Flexible Exam Options — Home or Local Centre

We offer two exam formats to suit professionals across Bolton and the North West:

Home-Based Exam

Sit your exam from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Bolton or the surrounding area. Fully invigilated via webcam, 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 work.

Centre-Based Exam

Prefer a supervised exam environment? We have exam centres at convenient locations across the North West and Yorkshire, all within straightforward reach of Bolton:

• Manchester — approximately 10 miles south of Bolton via the M61, the closest and most convenient option for the majority of Bolton candidates
• Warrington — approximately 15 miles southwest via the M61 and M62, ideal for candidates on the southern side of Bolton and across the Wigan area
• Halifax — approximately 20 miles east via the M62, a convenient option for candidates working across the east of the region

Full venue details, parking information and joining instructions are provided upon booking confirmation.

Both routes lead to the same City & Guilds 2382-26 certification — fully accredited, nationally recognised and accepted by NICEIC and NAPIT approved contractors across Bolton, Greater Manchester 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 working across Bolton and Greater Manchester, this is exceptional value for a fully accredited 18th Edition course and exam package delivered flexibly 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 Bolton, Wigan, Bury, Horwich, Leigh and the wider Greater Manchester and Lancashire area, including:

• Practicing electricians updating from an earlier version of the regulations
• Domestic and commercial electrical installers working across Bolton’s busy residential and commercial market
• Electrical engineers and design engineers
• Maintenance technicians working on fixed electrical installations across Bolton’s manufacturing, logistics and commercial sites
• Electrical contractors responsible for compliance and certification across Greater Manchester
• Professionals involved in inspection, testing and condition reporting
• Site electricians working on Bolton’s residential and commercial development projects

Whether you are renewing a lapsed qualification, bringing your certificate up 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 Bolton and the North West.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Bolton Candidates

What is the closest exam centre to Bolton?

The closest centre-based exam option for Bolton candidates is Manchester, approximately 10 miles south via the M61 — a straightforward journey from anywhere across the Bolton area. Warrington and Halifax are also available for candidates who prefer an alternative location. Home-based exams are available every week if you would prefer not to travel at all.

I work across Greater Manchester and Lancashire — is this course flexible enough to fit around my schedule?

Absolutely. The course is 100% online and completely self-paced, so you can study around your existing commitments — in the evenings, at weekends or between jobs. 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 run weekly — both home-based and at our nearby centres. Results are typically available the same day, so you could be fully certified within a matter of weeks of enrolling depending on how quickly you work through the course content.

🌟 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 Bolton, Greater Manchester and the wider UK.

• 📍 Convenient Local Centres — Manchester, Warrington and Halifax all within easy reach of Bolton
• 🎓 City & Guilds Approved — fully accredited, industry-recognised certification
• ⭐ 5-Star Rated — trusted by electricians and contractors across the North West and UK
• 💬 Expert Support — from the moment you enrol through to receiving your certificate
• 📅 Weekly Exams — home-based or local 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 the North West electrical market expects professionals to be working to the current standard. Whether you are an experienced electrician in Bolton refreshing your qualification 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 convenient exam centres right on your doorstep and a home-based option available every single week.

📖 Find out more and book your place here

📞 Call us on 01934 752500

💻 Visit: mjelectricaltraining.co.uk

Enrol today — study online from Bolton, 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 | Bolton, Greater Manchester & 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.