United Kingdom · Wiring Regulations examWhich 18th Edition course fits you?
| Your situation | Course type | Examples on providers' sites |
|---|---|---|
| You hold a City & Guilds 2382 or equivalent | One-day update with the 2382‑26 qualification | NAPIT 1-day qualification course, NICEIC one-day bridging |
| You're new to BS7671 | Three-day course with the 2382‑26 qualification | NICEIC, NAPIT and Able Skills three-day courses |
| You want to study at your own pace | E-learning leading to 2382‑26 | NICEIC 2382‑26 e-learning, 14‑21 hours |
| You only want to learn what changed in Amendment 4 | CPD workshop, no City & Guilds award | NAPIT and NICEIC Amendment 4 CPD workshops, IET in-company day |
NAPIT says its one-day qualification course is designed for people who already hold a City & Guilds 2382 or equivalent. Ask any provider whether the exam is in the price before you book.
Study options compared
| Option | Price | Free to use | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official and free | |||
City & Guilds 2382-26 sample testOfficial · online and PDFFrom the body that sets the real exam. The online version runs in a browser like the e-volve test; the paper version (April 2026) lets a tutor or you mark the answers. | Free | The online sample test and the paper sample with answer sheet and mark scheme | |
IET FAQs, Wiring Matters and model formsOfficial · websiteThe IET answers common questions on consumer units, earthing and bonding, cables, EV charging and inspection and testing, with regulation numbers. Its Wiring Matters magazine has longer technical articles, and the A4 model forms are free to download. | Free | Everything listed here | |
| Books | |||
BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 (IET Wiring Regulations)Book · paperbackThe 640-page Orange Book, and the only reference allowed in the 2382-26 exam. The IET warns about counterfeit copies and lists verified sellers, including BSI, CEF, NAPIT and Screwfix. | List price £125 | ||
IET Digital Wiring RegulationsApp · subscriptionAmendment 4, the On-Site Guide (9th edition) and Guidance Note 3 (10th edition), searchable in a mobile and tablet app and updated automatically. Handy for work and study, but electronic copies can't be used in the exam. | Bronze package £85 + VAT a year | ||
| Online courses | |||
NICEICClassroom, live virtual and e-learning2382-26 courses as a one-day bridging course (classroom £190.35, virtual £215.00), a three-day course (classroom £392.85 on sale, virtual £425.00) or e-learning of 14-21 hours (£265.00), all + VAT. Amendment 4 CPD workshops without the award cost £145.80 to £165.00 + VAT. | 2382-26 from £190.35 + VAT (one-day bridging, sale price) | ||
NAPITClassroom, virtual and onlineA one-day Amendment 4 qualification course for people who already hold a 2382 or equivalent (from £220.00 + VAT) and a three-day course (from £445.00 + VAT), both with City & Guilds 2382-26. CPD-only options start at £35.00 + VAT online, with 2382-26 as an optional extra. | 2382-26 courses from £220.00 + VAT | ||
IET in-company Amendment 4 courseLive on Microsoft Teams or in personA one-day course, 9am to 4pm, for organisations training a team, run online, at your premises or at an IET venue. It covers the Amendment 4 changes and how to use the book. The page doesn't mention the City & Guilds exam. | Quote on request | ||
| In person | |||
Able Skills, DartfordClassroomA three-day classroom course for 2382-26 (£425.00), or four days over two weekends with the online exam on the second Sunday (£450.00), prices including VAT. No entry requirements. Accommodation is available at £35 a night. | £425.00 including VAT | ||
Aylesbury College exam feeExam onlyThe college's online shop sells the C&G 2382-26 18th Edition exam on its own, listed under City & Guilds resits. Contact the college about dates before you pay. | £69.00 | ||
Prices and ratings checked October 2026.
City & Guilds' free 18th Edition mock test
City & Guilds publishes a sample test for 2382‑26 that runs in your browser, and a paper version with an answer sheet and mark scheme dated April 2026. They come from the body that sets the real exam.
Mock exams from course providers are written by the provider, not City & Guilds.
Finding an 18th Edition course near you
City & Guilds' 2382 page has a Find a centre search for approved centres, and the qualification runs in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In Wales, City & Guilds points you to Qualifications in Wales to check for funding.
If you'd rather skip the course and only sit the test, a centre can enter you for the exam on its own.
A study path for the 18th Edition
- Get a genuine paper copy of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026. It's the book you'll use in the exam.
- Learn how it's laid out: Part 1 scope, Part 2 definitions, then Parts 3 to 7, Part 8 and the appendices, and the index.
- Work through the eight learning outcomes, spending longest on protection for safety and selection and erection. They carried the most questions in the 2382‑22 split.
- Read the IET's free FAQs on consumer units, earthing and bonding, and inspection and testing. They explain real regulations in plain words.
- Take City & Guilds' sample test with your book open and a timer running.
Sources: City & Guilds · NAPIT · NICEIC and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- City & Guilds: 2382 Requirements for Electrical Installations ↗
- City & Guilds: 2382-626 sample paper (April 2026) ↗
- City & Guilds: 2382-22 qualification handbook (January 2025, v1.2) ↗
- NAPIT: Regulation training ↗
- NICEIC: 18th Edition training ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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