18th Edition Course Bath

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

If you are an electrician, contractor or electrical professional working in Bath, Bradford on Avon, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Frome, Chippenham, Melksham, Trowbridge or anywhere across the Bath and North East Somerset area, keeping your qualifications current has never been more important. BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 — the Amendment 4 update to the IET Wiring Regulations published in April 2026 — is the current standard, and every electrician working across Bath and the surrounding region needs a valid City & Guilds 2382-26 certificate to demonstrate compliance with the latest requirements.

At MJ Electrical Training, we make that process straightforward, flexible and affordable — a fully online course you can study from anywhere in Bath or the surrounding area, with weekly exam availability and convenient local centre options in Bristol, Southampton and Taunton. 

Why Bath Electricians Need to Update Now

Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage city with a unique and demanding built environment. From Georgian terraces and listed buildings in the city centre to new residential developments on the outskirts, and from the thriving commercial sector around Newbridge and Avonmouth to the busy hospitality and tourism industry, electricians across Bath are working on a hugely varied range of installations every single day — all of which must comply with the current version of BS 7671.

Amendment 4 (A4:2026) is not a minor revision. Published in April 2026, it introduces significant changes across multiple areas of the regulations — including stationary secondary batteries (Chapter 57), prosumer installations and solar PV systems (Chapter 82), safety services (Chapter 56), surge protective devices, and updated model certification forms covering EICs, EICRs and MEIWCs. For electricians working on the wide range of residential and commercial projects across Bath and the Avon Valley, understanding these changes and holding a current certificate is essential.

The City & Guilds 2382-26 exam has been fully updated to reflect the A4 standard. Passing it demonstrates to employers, clients and regulators that your knowledge meets the current requirements — increasingly a basic expectation for anyone working on electrical installations across Bath and the wider South West.

Membership of a competent person scheme is standard practice for most professional electricians working across Bath and Somerset. Both NICEIC and NAPIT require their approved contractors to hold a valid, current 18th Edition qualification. If your certificate predates Amendment 4 or has lapsed, your scheme membership could be at risk — acting now avoids that.

For electricians and contractors working on construction sites across the Bath and Bristol corridor, a current 18th Edition qualification is routinely required alongside a valid site access card. If you also 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 travel required, no classroom days needed.

Study Online — From Bath or Anywhere Across the Region

Our 18th Edition course is 100% online and completely self-paced, which makes it a natural fit for the busy working electrician in Bath. Whether you are running jobs across the city centre, working out on Bath’s industrial estates, travelling between sites across North East Somerset or covering the wider Avon Valley 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 early starts for a training centre and no need to take time off work to study. You log into our online platform, progress through the material when it suits you and book your exam when you feel 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 covers everything you need to pass the exam and apply the updated regulations confidently across Bath and the South West.

📚 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
• 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 particularly relevant to Bath’s growing solar PV 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 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 you need to work efficiently through the regulations under exam conditions and come out with the right answers.

🏡 Flexible Exam Options — Home or Local Centre

We offer two exam formats to suit professionals across Bath and the surrounding area:

Home-Based Exam

Sit your exam from home in Bath or anywhere across the region. The exam is fully invigilated via webcam, runs weekly and requires nothing more than a quiet room, a reliable internet connection and your copy of BS 7671. Results are typically available the same day — no travel, no time off work and no unnecessary stress.

Centre-Based Exam

Prefer the structure of a supervised exam environment? We have centre-based sittings at locations that are straightforward to reach from Bath:

• Bristol — just 12 miles from Bath city centre, quick and easy via the A4 or A36
• Southampton — accessible via the A36 through Salisbury for candidates in the east of the region
• Taunton — a convenient option for candidates working across Somerset and the south of the area

Both options lead to the same City & Guilds 2382-26 certification — fully accredited, nationally recognised and accepted by NICEIC and NAPIT approved contractors and professional bodies across the South West and the wider UK.

💷 Complete Package — Just £288.00 Inc VAT

One straightforward 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 Bath and North East Somerset, this is outstanding 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 Bath, Bradford on Avon, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Frome and the wider Somerset and Wiltshire border area, including:

• Practicing electricians updating from an earlier version of the regulations
• Domestic and commercial electrical installers working across Bath’s varied residential and commercial market
• Electrical engineers and design engineers
• Maintenance technicians working on fixed electrical installations in Bath’s hospitality, heritage and commercial sectors
• Electrical contractors responsible for compliance and certification
• Professionals involved in inspection, testing and condition reporting
• Site electricians working on residential and commercial developments across the Bath and Bristol corridor

Whether you are renewing an expired qualification, updating to cover Amendment 4 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 Bath and the South West.

🌟 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 Somerset, the South West and the wider UK.

• 📍 Convenient Exam Centres — Bristol, Southampton and Taunton all within easy reach of Bath
• 🎓 City & Guilds Approved — fully accredited, industry-recognised certification
• ⭐ 5-Star Rated — trusted by electricians and contractors across the South West and UK
• 💬 Expert Support — from the moment you enrol through to receiving your certificate
• 📅 Weekly Exams — home-based or centre-based, 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
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🔧 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 Bath’s electrical market expects professionals to be working to the current standard. Whether you are an experienced electrician in Bath 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 — without taking time away from your business.

📖 Find out more and book your place here

📞 Call us on 01934 752500

💻 Visit: mjelectricaltraining.co.uk

Enrol today — study online from Bath, sit your exam at Bristol 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 | Bath, North East Somerset & 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.