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18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 — Your Complete Guide for Brighton & Hove

Brighton and Hove sits at the heart of a thriving coastal economy stretching from Worthing and Shoreham-by-Sea to the west, through Portslade, Hove, Lewes and Peacehaven to the east, and inland towards Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Crawley. Electricians and electrical installers working across this corridor are consistently among the first in the South East to sit the City & Guilds 2382-26 examination — and with Amendment 4 of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 published in April 2026, the pressure to hold current, valid credentials has never been greater.

Whether you are a self-employed domestic installer upgrading period properties in Hove, a site electrician working on Brighton’s regeneration projects along the seafront and marina, or a maintenance engineer keeping the city’s hospitality and creative sectors running, staying compliant with the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations is non-negotiable. This page explains exactly how to study, sit and pass the City & Guilds 2382-26 examination from Brighton and Hove — without taking a single day away from the tools.

Course at a Glance

View full course details, exam dates and pricing on our national course page

Sitting the Exam Near Brighton & Hove

Once you have completed the online study, you choose how and where to sit your City & Guilds 2382-26 examination. The home exam option (weekly, webcam invigilated) suits many Brighton-based candidates who want maximum flexibility. If you prefer a supervised centre environment, the following venues are within practical reach.

Brighton — The Dock Hub The Dock Hub, Wilbury Villas, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN3 6AH. This is your closest centre-based option — located in central Hove, within easy reach of Brighton city centre, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea and the surrounding coastal towns. Hove railway station is approximately 0.6 miles on foot. Street parking and nearby pay-and-display bays are available in the surrounding streets.

Portsmouth — approx. 45 miles west via the A27 A straightforward drive along the A27 coastal route from Brighton, or accessible by direct Southern Rail service from Brighton station. Portsmouth is a solid centre option for candidates in the western parts of Brighton & Hove and for those travelling from Worthing or Shoreham-by-Sea. Full venue address, parking details and joining instructions are provided upon booking confirmation.

Southampton — approx. 60 miles west via the A27/M27 For candidates willing to travel a little further, Southampton provides another well-established exam location accessible via the A27 and M27 corridor, with direct rail links from Brighton station. Full venue address, parking details and joining instructions are provided upon booking confirmation.

Brighton & Hove’s Electrical Sector — Why the 18th Edition Matters Here

Brighton and Hove is one of the South East’s most active construction and regeneration environments. The city council’s Local Employment Scheme for Construction actively funds upskilling for electricians and tradespeople working on major development projects across the city, reflecting sustained demand for qualified electrical professionals. Ongoing regeneration at the seafront, the Madeira Terraces restoration, the redevelopment of Brighton General Hospital, the Shoreham Harbour regeneration project and the proposed King Alfred Leisure Centre replacement are all generating consistent demand for compliant electrical contractors and installers.

Brighton’s economy is also heavily shaped by its hospitality, tourism, creative and digital sectors. The city attracts millions of visitors each year, and the hotels, venues, restaurants and events spaces that serve them all require regular electrical inspection, maintenance and installation work compliant with BS 7671. The city’s two universities and its growing tech and creative industries add further commercial and light industrial electrical work to the mix. Across all of these sectors, holding a current 18th Edition certificate — specifically the updated 2382-26 qualification reflecting Amendment 4 — is increasingly a baseline requirement for contracts, approved contractor registration and competent person scheme membership.

Membership of NICEIC or NAPIT is standard for approved electrical contractors operating in Brighton & Hove. Both schemes require evidence of current, valid 18th Edition credentials — another reason why sitting the 2382-26 exam promptly matters for anyone operating in this area.

Who Typically Books from Brighton & Hove

Candidates booking the City & Guilds 2382-26 course from the Brighton and Hove area typically include:

• Domestic installers and sole traders working on residential rewires, consumer unit replacements, EV charger installations and extensions across Brighton, Hove, Portslade and the surrounding towns
• Site electricians employed on the city’s major regeneration and new-build developments, where principal contractors increasingly require evidence of Amendment 4 compliance
• Maintenance engineers working in Brighton’s busy hospitality and events sector — hotels, conference venues, restaurants and licensed premises along the seafront and city centre
• Part-qualified and returning electricians who have been supported through the council’s Local Employment Scheme for Construction to gain or renew formal qualifications
• Electrical contractors seeking NICEIC or NAPIT approved contractor status, for whom current 18th Edition certification is a prerequisite
• Commercial electricians serving Brighton’s growing digital, tech and creative economy — fitting out studios, co-working spaces, media facilities and office developments

How the Course Works — Fully Online, No Classroom Required

The MJ Electrical Training 18th Edition course is delivered 100% online and entirely self-paced. There are no fixed attendance dates, no travel, and no classroom sessions to fit around your work schedule. You study in your own time — on a phone, tablet or laptop — working through the course material at whatever pace suits you. Most candidates complete the 30–40 hours of self-study within two to six weeks.

When you are ready to sit the exam, you choose between the home-based option (webcam invigilated, available weekly) or a local centre appointment at The Dock Hub in Hove or an alternative centre. The examination itself is open-book — you use your copy of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 (the new orange book) throughout. Results are typically available the same day.

The full course fee of £288.00 Inc VAT covers both the course and the exam — there are no hidden costs or additional registration fees.

Other Courses That May Interest Brighton-Based Candidates

Depending on your role and career aims, you may also wish to consider:

• City & Guilds 2391-52 — Inspection & Testing (centre-based, available in Manchester and West London)
• City & Guilds 2383-10 — Part P Domestic Building Regulations (online, UK-wide) — useful for domestic installers working across Brighton and the wider Sussex area
• SHEA Power — Remote training via MS Teams, EUSR-approved. Available through our sister company MJ Training Solutions
• ECS Card and CSCS Card — Weekly online via MS Teams through MJ Training Solutions — essential for site access across Brighton’s active construction sector

Frequently Asked Questions — Brighton & Hove

Can I sit the 2382-26 exam close to Brighton without travelling far?

Yes. The Dock Hub in Wilbury Villas, Hove (BN3 6AH) is your closest centre-based exam venue — easily accessible from Brighton city centre, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes and the surrounding towns. Hove railway station is less than a mile away. If you prefer to avoid travel altogether, the home-based webcam invigilated option is available weekly and can be sat from any location in the UK — including your home or office in Brighton.

Do I need to attend any classroom sessions or travel to study?

No. The entire course is delivered online and is completely self-paced. There are no mandatory classroom sessions, no fixed timetable, and no requirement to attend any training venue until you are ready to sit the examination. This makes it particularly well suited to Brighton’s busy trade community — domestic installers, site electricians and maintenance engineers who cannot afford extended time off work.

I work mainly on Brighton’s seafront and hospitality venues — is this qualification relevant to my work?

Absolutely. Electrical work in hotels, restaurants, licensed premises, event spaces and heritage buildings is directly governed by BS 7671:2018+A4:2026. Amendment 4, published in April 2026, introduced updated requirements that affect a wide range of installation types common in Brighton’s commercial and hospitality sector. Holding a current 2382-26 certificate demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of these requirements to clients, building owners and any approved contractor scheme you are registered with.

Book Your 18th Edition Course Today

If you are based in Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lewes, Haywards Heath or anywhere across the Sussex coast, the City & Guilds 2382-26 course gives you a straightforward, flexible route to current 18th Edition certification — at a fixed price of £288.00 Inc VAT, covering everything from study materials to the final examination.

Book your 18th Edition Wiring Regulations course here — or visit our national course page for full details on exam dates, the home exam option, and what to expect on the day.

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