IET Update The 18th Edition!
The IET have released an amendment to the 18th Edition due to the advances in technology the have introduced new regulations surrounding electric vehicle charging installations. With the rise of electric vehicle sales people need charging points installed in their homes and public places, therefore, there needs to be regulations around these installations. Here at Able Skills we will be providing an Electric Vehicle Charging Course very soon but today let's take a look at the changes to the wiring regulations...
Amendment to the 18th Edition!
What is the 18th Edition?
The 18th Edition is the term commonly used in the industry when referring to the latest British Standards BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations. It is basically a set of regulations that electricians need to abide by in an effort by IET to keep both the public and electricians safe during installations and provides rules and regulations regarding all aspects of electrics.
What's the purpose of the amendment?
With the growing market for electric vehicles there is an opportunity for electricians to profit by installing charging points within people's properties. With every installation there are regulations in place and this example is no different. The updated Section 722 will make installing charging points quicker and easier, and will reduce the cost of installations for both installers and consumers. Not only that but the regulations in general are in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved in installations - This amendment in particular is being introduced in preparation for the future, electric vehicles may not be mainstream as of this moment, however, it is clear that the car industry is moving in that direction. The UK Government, for example, is investing £400 million towards accelerating the roll-out of charging infrastructure to help meet it's target of 50% of new car sales be of low emission cars by 2030!
Take a look for yourself:
18th Edition Courses:
Here at Able Skills we have been teaching electrical courses for a long time, we have talented electrical instructors who are experts in the trade and have gained a complete understanding of the latest regulations as they teach students to interpret the latest wiring regulations on a weekly basis! Our 18th Edition course is a 3-day classroom-based program that will enable you to gain familiarity with the layout, content and application of the 'blue book' itself. Upon completion of the course we know that you will have confidence in your ability to find the relevant information in the book efficiently and understand the main principles.
For more information:
If you would like to find out more about our range of City & Guilds Electrical courses courses including 18th Edition courses then give us a call on 01322 280 202. We are happy to help in any way that we can! Alternatively, you can pay us a visit here in our office between the hours of 8:30 - 16:30 - We are open 7-days a week. In person we will provide guidance, answer questions and even show you around our facility so that you can see for yourself the great learning environment that we provide to our students during electrical courses.
If you live considerable distance from our training centre, be aware that we do offer accommodation exclusively to our students for the reasonable price of £20 per night! - Accommodation is located within walking distance of our centre - If you are interested make sure to contact us ahead of your courses start date as spaces are limited!