CG2382-26 Wiring Regulations including Amendment 4
Understand the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671:2018 (Amendment 4:2026) (2382-26)
IET Amendment 4 Wiring Regulations New Course, including updates of current requirements
From May 2026, you will need the new current requirements for these regulations to undertake the course and be able to achieve the required results. Without the updates required, you may not pass the course requirements.
We look at the impact of changes expected in Amendment 4 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024 (the IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition) on the design, erection and verification of electrical installations.
What is involved in studying for this course
This level will suit you if you are a practising electrician with specific qualifications who needs to update your certification to meet the latest edition of the IET Wiring Regulations. Alternatively, you're a newly qualified electrician who needs to gain this certificate.
This course is available as a one-day refresher course or a full qualification. Learners will complete one core unit:
Requirements for electrical installations update to BS 7671: 2018.
APL is available for those who have completed specific units under 2357 and 5357. Please refer to the rules of achievement for 2382-78 for further details.
One Mandatory Unit
Structure
To achieve the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS
7671:2018 learners must achieve one mandatory unit.
626 Understand the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671:2018
(Amendment 4:2026)
What careers can this qualification lead to?
The Certificate is essential for all practising electricians or those who haven't achieved a qualification against the last amendment of the 17th edition. It could also lead to a career as an inspector or surveyor. You could move on to qualifications in Inspection, Testing, Design and Certification of Electrical Installations (2392).
Qualification Time
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Requirements for
Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2382-26)
GLH Guided Learning Hours approx 35
Total time spent on this qualification is around 40
Regular updating of the wiring regulations ensures that your knowledge and Electrical practice is current and that your installations comply to the current regulations.
Learner entry requirements
Learners must not be entered for a qualification of the same type, content and level as that of a qualification they already hold.
There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. However, centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to successfully qualify.
It is expected that learners will have basic knowledge of electrical science.
Age Restrictions
16 Plus is the current requirement
Test Specification
The way the knowledge is covered by this test is laid out in the table below:
Required Materials: Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671:2018 (Amendment 4:2026) IET Wiring Regulations.
Graded: Pass/Fail
Pass Mark: The pass mark for this examination is set at approx. 60%
Test Specification
The way the knowledge is covered by this test is laid out in the table below:
Required Materials: Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671:2018 (Amendment
4:2026) IET Wiring Regulations.
Graded: Pass/Fail
Pass Mark: The pass mark for this examination is set at approx. 60%
Previous regulations
This previous course includes the new Amendment 2 of BS7671 (Brown Copy) you need to update your book otherwise you may not have the correct references required to complete the exam
This course is to enable those who need to undertake the new BS7671 wiring regulations and includes Amendment 2. You must have the Brown book and be prepared to answer questions relating to this updated version of BS7671, as the old Blue copy will not contain all of the information to complete the exam questions.
All qualifications will be updated to the new version from Sept 2022, when even the NET AM2 will incorporate the new edition of the wiring regulations BS7671 Brown copy
Study on the course from home will a lot of practice questions to help you gain the most from understanding and applying the requirements but also completing the required knowledge elements of the C&G qualification and exam.
This new amendment came into force on the 28th of March 2022 but for reasons of adjustment as far as qualifications and the AM2 is concerned a period of using both books has been allowed as far as courses are concerned will continue on either book Blue or Brown until September 2022.
When you work through, always try to look up the reference and get used to using the book to locate and read the exact requirements. In our industry, although BS7671 is not law, it is used and referenced for safety purposes in relation to the Electricity at Work Regulations and Health and Safety requirements, which are law.
Understand the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671:2018 (Amendment 4:2026) (2382-26)
IET Amendment 4 Wiring Regulations New Course, including updates of current requirements
From May 2026, you will need the new current requirements for these regulations to undertake the course and be able to achieve the required results. Without the updates required, you may not pass the course requirements.
We look at the impact of changes expected in Amendment 4 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024 (the IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition) on the design, erection and verification of electrical installations.
What is involved in studying for this course
This level will suit you if you are a practising electrician with specific qualifications who needs to update your certification to meet the latest edition of the IET Wiring Regulations. Alternatively, you're a newly qualified electrician who needs to gain this certificate.
This course is available as a one-day refresher course or a full qualification. Learners will complete one core unit:
APL is available for those who have completed specific units under 2357 and 5357. Please refer to the rules of achievement for 2382-78 for further details.
One Mandatory Unit
Structure
To achieve the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS
7671:2018 learners must achieve one mandatory unit.
626 Understand the requirements for electrical installations BS 7671:2018
(Amendment 4:2026)
What careers can this qualification lead to?
The Certificate is essential for all practising electricians or those who haven't achieved a qualification against the last amendment of the 17th edition. It could also lead to a career as an inspector or surveyor. You could move on to qualifications in Inspection, Testing, Design and Certification of Electrical Installations (2392).
Qualification Time
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Requirements for
Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2382-26)
GLH Guided Learning Hours approx 35
Total time spent on this qualification is around 40
Regular updating of the wiring regulations ensures that your knowledge and Electrical practice is current and that your installations comply to the current regulations.
Learner entry requirements
Learners must not be entered for a qualification of the same type, content and level as that of a qualification they already hold.
There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. However, centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to successfully qualify.
It is expected that learners will have basic knowledge of electrical science.
Age Restrictions
16 Plus is the current requirement
Test Specification
The way the knowledge is covered by this test is laid out in the table below:
Required Materials: Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671:2018 (Amendment 4:2026) IET Wiring Regulations.
Graded: Pass/Fail
Pass Mark: The pass mark for this examination is set at approx. 60%
Test Specification
The way the knowledge is covered by this test is laid out in the table below:
Required Materials: Requirements for Electrical Installations: BS 7671:2018 (Amendment
4:2026) IET Wiring Regulations.
Graded: Pass/Fail
Pass Mark: The pass mark for this examination is set at approx. 60%
Previous regulations
This previous course includes the new Amendment 2 of BS7671 (Brown Copy) you need to update your book otherwise you may not have the correct references required to complete the exam
This course is to enable those who need to undertake the new BS7671 wiring regulations and includes Amendment 2. You must have the Brown book and be prepared to answer questions relating to this updated version of BS7671, as the old Blue copy will not contain all of the information to complete the exam questions.
All qualifications will be updated to the new version from Sept 2022, when even the NET AM2 will incorporate the new edition of the wiring regulations BS7671 Brown copy
Study on the course from home will a lot of practice questions to help you gain the most from understanding and applying the requirements but also completing the required knowledge elements of the C&G qualification and exam.
This new amendment came into force on the 28th of March 2022 but for reasons of adjustment as far as qualifications and the AM2 is concerned a period of using both books has been allowed as far as courses are concerned will continue on either book Blue or Brown until September 2022.
When you work through, always try to look up the reference and get used to using the book to locate and read the exact requirements. In our industry, although BS7671 is not law, it is used and referenced for safety purposes in relation to the Electricity at Work Regulations and Health and Safety requirements, which are law.