United Kingdom · Wiring Regulations examWhich City and Guilds 18th Edition version is current?
| 2382-26 | 2382-22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Covers | BS 7671:2018 Amendment 4 | BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2 and the May 2023 corrigendum |
| Unit | 626 | 622 |
| Last registration | 31 December 2029 | 31 July 2026 |
| Last test | Not published | 15 October 2026 |
| Last certification | 31 August 2030 | 31 December 2026 |
| Accreditation number | 603/3319/4 | 603/3319/4 |
| Guided learning hours | 35 | 35 |
Centres have had to use 2382‑26 since 16 April 2026. A 2382‑22 certificate covers Amendment 2, the version it tested.
What the 2382 test covers
The unit has eight learning outcomes. City & Guilds' 2382‑22 handbook split its 60 questions like this. The 2382‑26 split may differ, so treat it as a guide to where the weight sits.
| Learning outcome | Questions (2382-22) |
|---|---|
| 1. Scope, object and fundamental principles | 4 |
| 2. Definitions | 2 |
| 3. Assessing general characteristics | 6 |
| 4. Protection for safety | 15 |
| 5. Selection and erection of equipment | 14 |
| 6. Inspection and testing | 4 |
| 7. Special installations or locations | 7 |
| 8. Part 8 and the appendices | 8 |
Do you need the 18th Edition qualification by law?
No law names it. The IET says BS7671 doesn't set qualifications for electricians and doesn't require anyone to take the course. What the law does require, through the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, is that everyone doing electrical work is competent.
Trade associations and employers can ask for more. The IET notes that some expect members to get the qualification within 12 months.
Who it's for and what comes next
City & Guilds describes it as a qualification for practising electricians updating to the latest edition and for newly qualified electricians who need the certificate. It's a VRQ, available in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and it can be taken as a one-day refresher or a full course.
City & Guilds points to inspection and testing as the next step, with qualifications such as 2392 and the 2391 awards, and says the award could lead towards work as an inspector or surveyor.
Sources: City & Guilds · IET and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- City & Guilds: 2382 Requirements for Electrical Installations ↗
- City & Guilds: 2382-22 qualification handbook (January 2025, v1.2) ↗
- City & Guilds: Electrotechnical guide to assessments and permitted materials (May 2026, v3.1) ↗
- IET: General FAQs on BS 7671 ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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