Bournemouth 18th Edition Course

Study Online — From Bournemouth or Anywhere Across Dorset

Our 18th Edition course is 100% online and completely self-paced, making it ideal for busy working electricians across Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area. Whether you are running domestic jobs across Boscombe, Southbourne and Winton, covering commercial contracts across the BCP conurbation, working on holiday let refurbishments across Swanage and the Purbecks, or travelling between jobs across the wider Dorset area, you can work through the course content at your own pace without any disruption to your working week.

There are no fixed classroom sessions, no long drives to a training centre and no need to take time off work to complete the course. You log into our online platform, progress through the material at a pace that suits you and book your exam when you feel confident and ready — either from home via our fully invigilated webcam system or at one of our nearby exam centres along the South Coast.

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 Bournemouth, Dorset and the South Coast.

📚 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 Dorset and the South Coast
• 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, highly relevant to Bournemouth and Dorset’s growing solar PV and battery storage installation 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 and knowledge to work through the regulations quickly and accurately under timed conditions.

🏢 Exam Centres — Southampton & Portsmouth

For Bournemouth candidates who prefer a supervised exam environment, we have two conveniently located exam centres along the South Coast, both within straightforward reach via the A31 and A27:

Southampton Exam Centre Eastgate Street Southampton SO14 3HB

Southampton is approximately 30 miles east of Bournemouth, a straightforward journey via the A31 and M27. The centre is located close to Southampton city centre and is accessible by both road and rail — Southampton Central station is a short taxi ride away. Parking is available in the surrounding area.

Portsmouth Exam Centre Technopole Centre Kingston Crescent North End Portsmouth PO2 8FA

Portsmouth is approximately 45 miles east of Bournemouth via the A31 and A27/M27 corridor. The Technopole Centre is located in the North End area of Portsmouth, easily accessible by road with parking available nearby. Portsmouth & Southsea station and Fratton station are both within a short distance for candidates travelling by rail.

Home-Based Exam — Also Available Weekly

Prefer to sit from home in Bournemouth or anywhere across Dorset? 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 fuel costs and 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 Dorset, Hampshire 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 Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset, this is outstanding value for a fully accredited 18th Edition course and exam package delivered flexibly around your working life.

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🛠️ Who Should Take This Course?

The 18th Edition qualification is essential for a wide range of professionals working across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown, Wimborne, Ringwood and the wider Dorset area, including:

• Practicing electricians updating from an earlier version of the regulations
• Domestic and commercial electrical installers working across Bournemouth’s busy residential, holiday let and commercial sectors
• Electrical engineers and design engineers
• Maintenance technicians working on fixed electrical installations across Dorset’s hospitality, retail and commercial sites
• Electrical contractors responsible for compliance and certification across the BCP conurbation
• Professionals involved in inspection, testing and condition reporting
• Site electricians working on Bournemouth and Poole’s residential and commercial development 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 Bournemouth, Dorset and the South Coast.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Bournemouth Candidates

What are the closest exam centres to Bournemouth?

We have two exam centres within convenient reach of Bournemouth along the South Coast. Our Southampton centre is located at Eastgate Street, SO14 3HB — approximately 30 miles east via the A31 and M27. Our Portsmouth centre is at the Technopole Centre, Kingston Crescent, PO2 8FA — approximately 45 miles east via the A31 and A27. Home-based exams are also available every week if you would prefer to sit from home in Bournemouth or anywhere across Dorset.

I work across a wide area of Dorset — can I still complete this course around my schedule?

Absolutely. The course is 100% online and completely self-paced, so you can study from wherever suits you — at home in the evenings, at weekends or between jobs. There are no fixed classroom days and no requirement to attend any in-person sessions 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 South Coast centres in Southampton and Portsmouth. 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 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 Dorset, the South Coast and the wider UK.

• 📍 Two Convenient South Coast Centres — Southampton (SO14 3HB) and Portsmouth (PO2 8FA) both within easy reach of Bournemouth
• 🎓 City & Guilds Approved — fully accredited, industry-recognised certification
• ⭐ 5-Star Rated — trusted by electricians and contractors across Dorset and the UK
• 💬 Expert Support — from the moment you enrol through to receiving your certificate
• 📅 Weekly Exams — home-based or South Coast 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 South Coast electrical market expects professionals to be working to the current standard. Whether you are an experienced electrician in Bournemouth 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 two dedicated South Coast exam centres in Southampton and Portsmouth 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 Bournemouth, sit your exam at our Southampton or Portsmouth 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 | Bournemouth, Dorset & 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.