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Develop your career as an Electrician with our nationally recognised adult qualifications

Updated: 18.12.23

Develop your career as an Electrician with our nationally recognised adult qualifications

Being a worker in the electrical industry requires maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of a variety of specialised terms and abbreviations. A lot of your source of knowledge for these will come from the 18th Edition, which is the latest British standards of wiring regulations. As an electrician in the UK, it is a requirement that workers abide to the regulations set out in the 18th Edition. 

Keep on reading to find out why studying our Electrical Installation 18th Edition qualification is the next logical step on your career journey.

What does the qualification cover?

Completing an 18th Edition qualification will ensure you have a full understanding of the British Standards 7671:2018 wiring regulations. The entire programme is theory based and is split into ten weekly sessions, meaning the programme shouldn’t be overwhelming for learners with other responsibilities such as day jobs.

Some of the topics covered on the programme include:

  • Scope, object and fundamental principles
  • Definitions
  • Assessment of general characteristics
  • Protection for safety
  • Selection and erection of equipment
  • Inspection and testing
  • Special installations or locations

 

Who needs to study the 18th Edition?

Up-to-date knowledge of the 18th Edition is essential for all electricians working in the UK.

Without this qualification, it will be difficult to progress your career in the electrical industry and will severely limit your options for work.

Whether you’re a beginner wanting to know more about the 18th Edition or somebody already working in the industry hoping to refresh themselves and further their career prospects, this programme is the obvious next step to take.

 

Should you apply for this programme?

If you are considering a career as an electrician, or you want to further develop your skills and knowledge in your current position, studying at The Sheffield College is the perfect way to achieve these goals.

Our Electrical Installation L3 18th Edition programme, is a national recognised qualification and is delivered by industry professionals in the college’s modern, accessible facilities, over a duration of ten weeks.

The programme has no formal entry requirements, meaning it is perfect for all candidates and is assessed via an open book exam.

Upon completion of the programme, you will gain certification, which could help secure more work for you in the future, and is also something large companies require as a bare minimum for potential candidates.

Ready to progress your career? Hit the button below to begin your application.

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