18th Edition Wiring Regulations – 4th Amendment

4th Amendment Coming April 2026

Stay fully compliant and up to date with the industry-standard electrical regulations.

This 3-Day, City & Guilds accredited course delivers a comprehensive understanding of the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations, incorporating the latest 4th Amendment (2026) changes. Designed for practicing electricians and industry professionals, this course ensures you are fully prepared to work on new electrical installations in compliance with the very latest standards.

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS:7671:2018) – 4th Amendment (2026) Full Course

City & Guilds

Certification

Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS:7671 2018

Delivery Options

Brian Scaddan Training Centres
Off-Site Delivery
National Venues

Course Duration

3-Day Course

Course Price

£ 420.00 + VAT

From 15 April 2026, all electrical installations must be designed to meet the requirements of the 18th Edition – 4th Amendment IET Wiring Regulations. 

More about the course

Who is this course for?

Course Outline

What you will learn:

  • Scope, object, and fundamental principles
  • Definitions and terminology
  • Assessment of general characteristics
  • Protection for safety
  • Selection and erection of equipment
  • Inspection and testing
  • Special installations or locations
  • Functional requirements, including prosumer installations
  • Appendices and updates for the 3rd Amendment

Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirements

  • Prior knowledge of electrical installations and/or electrical science and principles is expected
  • Proficiency in numeracy and literacy
  • Learners must be over 16 years of age

What to bring

Course Literature Needed

Please bring:

  • IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS:7671 – 4th amendment (orange book)

Learners are required to bring their own up-to-date reference books as listed above. These are not provided as part of the course.

What's Included

We Provide

  • Refreshments throughout classroom sessions
  • Dedicated Account Managers and fully employed technical support team
  • Brian Scaddan UK resources

Delivery Options

Flexible Delivery Options

We offer flexible delivery to meet the needs of both individuals and organisations:

  • Classroom Training – At one of our premium training facilities, designed for focused and professional learning.
  • Off-Site Delivery – For groups of 10 or more delegates, we can deliver the 3-day course at your premises.
  • National Venues – Selected courses are delivered at leading conference and training venues across the UK throughout the calendar year. Please request the latest schedule via [email protected] or by calling 01245 967 030.

After the course

Certification & Professional Benefits

Interested in this course?

To book or find out more about this course, contact our team on 01245 967 030, email us at [email protected] or complete the form below.

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