17th Edition BS7671:2008 (2011) Fast Track (4 Days) J.I.B. Qualified Electricians Only

Who is this course for?

Practising electricians with previous electrical qualifications and underpinning knowledge who are NOT planning higher level courses in the future.

Course description: The course is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008. City & Guilds recommended guided learning hours have NOT been followed as this course has been designed to enable candidates with previous electrical qualifications and experience a fast track route to certification. It is NOT recommended for candidates who plan higher level study with us such as City & Guilds 2391-10 Inspection & Testing or City & Guilds 2391-20 Design & Verification courses.

It is suitable for practising electricians and anyone involved in design, supervision or electrical specifications. The course is split into 'outcomes' as follows:

1. Scope, object and fundamental principles
2. Definitions
3. Assessment of general characteristics
4. Protection for safety
5. Selection and erection of equipment
6. Inspection and testing
7. Special installations or locations
8. Appendices

Assessment: A two hour online examination is required to complete the programme. A copy of BS7671:2008 is permitted reference material during the assessment.

Materials Required: Morris Services Ltd will provide all candidates with a copy of the NICEIC Learner Guide and course materials. Please ensure that you have obtained a copy of BS7671:2008 prior to starting your course. This publication can be ordered from the IET website, amazon, bookshops or electrical wholesalers locally.

Requirements for Electrical Installations

IEE Wiring Regulations, Seventeenth Edition, ISBN 978-1-84919-269-9 

Recommended reading list as follows:

A practical guide to The Wiring Regulations

Fourth Edition, by Geoffrey Stokes & John Bradley, ISBN 978-1-405-17701-6, published by Wiley

Guide to the Wiring Regulations ECA

By Darrell Locke, ISBN978-0-470-51685-0, published by Wiley

17th Edition Explained and illustrated

Eighth Edition, by Brian Scaddan, ISBN 978-0-7506-8720-1, published by Newnes

The On Site Guide to BS7671:2008 published by the IET

Unite Guide, The Electricians Guide to Good Electrical Practice is available from Technical Training solutions

Entry Requirements: Candidates are required to have prior electrical qualifications, such as: City & Guilds 2360 City & Guilds 2351/2330, A & B Certs etc NVQL3, AM1 & 2 etc + Onsite experience

Progression: This course is NOT designed to support higher level study, but to enable a fast track route to certification.

Course Location: Training Suite One - Unit 46 Avondale Business Centre

Teaching Staff: Alan Wilson, Les Holmes & James Morris