18th Edition City & Guild 2382-22
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City & Guilds 18th edition centres near me...
- Aberdeen - Union St, Aberdeen AB11 6DB
- Birmingham - The McLaren Building, The Priory Queensway, Birmingham B4 7LR
- Bournemouth - Pearl Assurance House, 128 - 130 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1NL
- Bristol - Unit 9 Waterloo Rd, Bristol BS2 0BH
- Bromley - 26 Market Square, Bromley BR1 1NA
- Cambridge - St Andrews House, 59 St Andrew's St, Cambridge CB2 3BZ
- Cardiff - Castle House, 1-7 Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BS
- Chelmsford - St John's Court, Moulsham St, Chelmsford CM2 0JD
- Croydon - Challenge House, 616 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3AA
- Dover - Knight House, Honeywood Rd, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3EH
- Edinburgh - Basement, 4 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JE
- Enfield - Nicon House, 45 Silver St, Enfield EN1 3EF
- Glasgow - 82 Union St, Glasgow G1 3QS
- Guildford - Stamford House, Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4QD
- Halifax - The Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre, Hopwood Ln, Halifax HX1 5ER
- Exeter - Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4SQ
- Houslow - The Vista Centre, 3rd, 50 Salisbury Rd, Hounslow TW4 6JQ
- Ipswich - 12 Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DB
- Leeds - Media Centre, 21 Savile Mount, Leeds LS7 3HZ
- Leicester - Suite 12, The Crescent, King St, Leicester LE1 6RX
- London - 4 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2RP
- Liverpool - The Cotton Exchange Bldg, Old Hall St, Bixteth St, Liverpool L3 9JR
- Manchester - Richmond House, 15 Bloom St, Greater, Manchester M1 3HZ
- Middlesbrough - 69 Newport Rd., Middlesbrough TS1 1LA
- Newcastle - 2 Collingwood St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1JF
- Nottingham - Westminster Building, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 6LG
- Portsmouth - Technopole Centre, Kingston Cres, North End, Portsmouth PO2 8FA
- Sheffield - Belgrave House, 47 Bank St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2DR
- Southampton - 31 Eastgate St, Southampton SO14 3HB
- Southend - Cottis House, Locks Hill, Southend-on-Sea SS4 1BB
- Stratford - Boardman House, 64 Broadway, London E15 1NT
- Swansea - Alexandra House, 1 Alexandra Rd, Swansea SA1 5ED
- Taunton - 50 North St, Taunton TA1 1LX
- Warrington - 84 Sankey St, Warrington WA1 1SG
- Watford - 171 St Albans Rd, Watford WD24 5BD
Who is eligible for this qualification?
Ensuring that you stay current with the latest industry regulations on wiring and the safe use of electrical equipment and systems, the 18th edition qualification provided by MJ Electrical Training is designed for practising electricians. These regulations, outlined in the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671), became effective in June 2018 and are recognized by the British Standards Institute. Aimed at those seeking career progression in the electrical industry, this qualification equips individuals with the skills necessary for various job roles and responsibilities.
What does the qualification encompass?
The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) set the definitive standards for the electrical industry, covering the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. Aligned with EC standards and recognized by the British Standards Institute as a British Standard, these regulations ensure individuals are well-versed in the format, content, and application of the Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671:2018).
Progression opportunities:
Upon completion of this qualification, candidates can progress into employment or pursue additional City & Guilds qualifications, including the Level 2 Certificate in Fundamental Inspection, Testing, and Initial Verification (2392-10), Level 3 Certificate in Building Regulations for Electrical Installation Contractors in Dwellings (2393-10), Level 3 Award in Initial Verification (2391-50), Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection (2391-51), Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing (2391-52), and the Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Building Services Engineering (4467-04).
Learner entry requirements:
While there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, learners are expected to have a basic knowledge of electrical science. They must not be enrolled in a qualification of the same type, content, and level as one they already hold. The qualification is approved for learners aged 16 or above.
Support Materials:
The primary publication associated with this qualification is the IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition: BS 7671:2018 (2022). Candidates can obtain this publication from the IET website. The examination is based solely on this document, and centres have the flexibility to design course programs that best meet the needs and capabilities of their candidates.
Final Assessment:
Candidates must complete a multiple-choice online test, which is an open-book assessment. The permitted reference material is the IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition: BS 7671:2018 (2022). However, certain materials, such as sample exam questions, detailed notations, or diagrams, are prohibited.
Test Specification:
The test evaluates knowledge per the table in the Requirements for Electrical Installations. The pass mark for the examination is approximately 60%. The test is graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
| Test 2382-622 | Duration 120 Minutes | ||
| Unit 622 | Outcome | Number of Questions | Percentage |
| 1. Understand the scope, object and fundamental principles of BS 7671. | 4 | 7% | |
| 2. Understand the definitions used within BS 7671. | 2 | 3% | |
| 3. Understand how to access the general characteristics. | 6 | 10% | |
| 4. Understand requirements of protection for safety for electrical installations. | 15 | 25% | |
| 5. Understand the requirements for selection and erection of equipment for electrical installations. | 14 | 23% | |
| 6. Understand the requirements of special installations of locations as identified in BS 7671. | 4 | 7% | |
| 7. Understand the requirements of special installations of locations as identified in BS 7671. | 7 | 12% | |
| 8. Understand the information contained within Part 8 and the appendices of BS 7671 | 8 | 13% | |
| Total | 60 | 100 |
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Part 1 of BS 7671
You will be asked 4 questions in your exam from Part 1 of BS 7671. These are questions 1 – 4 in your final 18th edition examination.
Learning outcome of Part 1 of BS 7671.
- Understand the scope, object and fundamental principles of BS 7671
Assessment criteria.
The learner can:
- Identify the scope of BS 7671
- Identify the object of BS 7671
- Identify the fundamental principles of BS7671
Part 2 of BS 7671
You will be asked 2 questions in your exam from Part 2 of BS 7671. These are questions 5 – 6 in your final 18th edition examination.
Learning outcome of Part 2 of BS 7671.
- Understand the definitions used within BS 7671
Assessment criteria.
The learner can:
- Interpret the definitions used within BS 7671
- Relate the definitions to the regulations and appendices of BS 7671
Part 3 of BS 7671
You will be asked 6 questions in your exam from Part 3 of BS 7671. These are questions 7 – 12 in your final 18th edition examination.
Learning outcome of Part 3 of BS 7671.
- Understand how to assess the general characteristics of electrical installations
Assessment criteria.
The learner can:
Interpret the requirements of assessing the general characteristics of electrical installations within the scope of BS 7671 including:
- Chapter 31 Purpose, supplies and structure
- Chapter 32 Classification of external influences
- Chapter 33 Compatibility
- Chapter 34 Maintainability
- Chapter 35 Safety services
- Chapter 36 Continuity of service
Part 4 of BS 7671
You will be asked 15 questions in your exam from Part 4 of BS 7671. These are questions 13 – 27 in your final 18th edition examination.
Learning outcome of Part 4 of BS 7671.
- Understand the requirements of protection and safety for electrical installations.
Assessment criteria.
The learner can:
Identify the requirements of protection for safety within the scope of BS 7671 including:
- Chapter 41 Electric shock
- Chapter 42 Thermal effects
- Chapter 43 Overcurrent
- Chapter 44 Voltage disturbances and EMI
- Chapter 46 Isolation and switching.
Interpret how this applies to electrical installations within the scope of BS 7671 to include:
- Protection against electric shock
- Protection against thermal effects
- Protection against overcurrent
- Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances Isolation and switching
Part 5 of BS 7671
You will be asked 14 questions in your exam from Part 5 of BS 7671. These are questions 28 – 41 in your final 18th edition examination.
Learning outcome of Part 5 of BS 7671
- Understand the requirements for selection and erection of equipment for electrical installations.
Assessment criteria.
The learner can:
Identify the requirements for selecting and erecting equipment and interpret how this applies to wiring systems
Interpret how this applies to electrical installations within the scope of BS 7671 to include:
- Common rules
- Wiring systems
- Protection, isolation, switching, control and monitoring
- Earthing arrangements and protective conductors
- Other equipment
- Safety services
Part 6 of BS 7671
You will be asked 4 questions in your exam from Part 6 of BS 7671. These are questions 42 – 45 in your final 18th edition examination.
Learning outcome of Part 6 of BS 7671
- Understand the requirements of inspection and testing of electrical installations.
Assessment criteria.
The learner can:
Identify the requirements for inspection and testing
Interpret how this applies to electrical installations including:
- Chapter 64 Initial verification
- Chapter 65 Periodic inspection and testing
Part 7 of BS 7671
You will be asked 7 questions in your exam from Part 7 of BS 7671. These are questions 46-52 in your final 18th edition examination.
Learning outcome of Part 7 of BS 7671
- Understand the requirements of special installations or locations as identified in BS 7671.
Assessment criteria.
The learner can:
Identify the requirements for special installations including:
- Section 700 General
- Section 701 Locations containing a bath or shower
- Section 702 Swimming pools and other basins
- Section 703 Rooms and cabins containing sauna heaters Section
- 704 Construction and demolition site installations Section
- 705 Agricultural and horticultural premises Section
- 706 Conducting locations with restricted movement Section
- 708 Electrical installations in caravan/camping parks and similar locations Section
- 709 Marinas and similar locations Section 710 Medical locations Section
- 711 Exhibitions, shows and stands Section
- 712 Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems Section
- 714 Outdoor lighting installations Section
- 715 Extra-low voltage lighting installations Section 717 Mobile or transportable units Section
- 721 Electrical installations in caravans and motor caravans Section 722 Electric vehicle charging installations Section
- 729 Operating and maintenance gangways Section 730 Onshore units of electrical connections for inland navigation vessels Section
- 740 Temporary electrical installations for structures, amusement devices and booths at fairgrounds, amusement parks and circuses Section
- 753 Heating cables and embedded heating system
Interpret how these affect the general requirements of the regulations.
Part 8 of BS 7671
You will be asked 5 questions in your exam from Part 8 of BS 7671. These are questions 53 – 60 in your final 18th edition examination.
Learning outcome of Part 8 of BS 7671
- Understand the information contained within Part 8 and the appendices of BS 7671.
Assessment criteria.
The learner can:
Identify the information contained in Part 8 of BS 7671
Identify the information in the appendices of BS 7671
Specify how the information contained in the appendices is used to support electrical installation activities.
