
Our electrical courses include online tuition, hands-on training and 3 years of career support.


Stage 1: Live Online Learning
Access Training Online is a learning portal that allows you unlimited theory tuition for 3 years in the comfort of your own home, allowing you to take part in live tuition as many times as you want.
- Live lessons, demonstrations & practice tests
- Unlimited 24/7 access to all learning material
- Useful resources including access to Tutors


Stage 2: Intensive Practical Training
Book full-time dates or be flexible with your practical training and book each part to suit your availability as well as your aspirations. Our trade training centres are open 7 days a week.
- Intensive 'hands on' training & teaching
- Industry-recognised accredited training program
- No prior experience needed as we’ll help you


Stage 3: Career & Employment Support
Our career support package is designed to get you ready for the workplace or setup your own business. We provide ongoing training and professional development for up to 3 Years after joining us.
- Employment preparation & access to employers
- Free employability course including CV building
- Guaranteed ongoing support for 3 years
Why enrol on the 18th Edition course?
Earn the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (a requirement for all practising electricians in the UK)
Learn the requirements for a wide range of electrical installations
Become familiar with standard industry terminology
Who is the 18th Edition course for?
Access Training’s 18th Edition course is a must for those looking to pursue a professional electrical career. This is an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with ‘the regs’ and develop useful skills ready for work in the industry.
If you are simply looking to learn the basic skills needed to enter the electrical trade, we recommend our Essential Electrical Course, but we do offer other training packages with further qualifications depending on your ambitions.
If you are simply looking to learn the basic skills needed to enter the electrical trade, we recommend our Essential Electrical Course, but we do offer other training packages with further qualifications depending on your ambitions.
Units covered
Here are the main elements covered on our 18th Edition training course:
Scope, Object & Fundamental Principles
Definitions
Assessment of General Characteristics
Protection for Safety
Selection and Erection of Equipment
Inspection and Testing
Special Installations or Locations
Appendices
What qualification will I gain?
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).You may know this qualification as City & Guilds 2382, but please note that we deliver this course through several different awarding organisations (including City & Guilds, EAL and LCL Awards). If you have a preferred awarding organisation, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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What is the 18th Edition?
BS 7671:2018 (more commonly known as the 18th Edition) is the current version of the British Standard BS 7671. This is the UK’s national standard for electrical installations.All practising electricians in the UK must demonstrate a good working knowledge of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – or ‘the regs’, as experienced sparks tend to call them.
Earning your 18th Edition certificate is a crucial step on your journey to becoming a professional electrician. This qualification proves that you’re familiar with the latest UK requirements for electrical installations and that your work is fully compliant with the regs.
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