Requirements for Electrical Installations (2382)

Last Updated: 14 Dec 2023
Important Update: 

2382-22  Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 
Accreditation Number (QAN): 603/3319/4 
Please note 2382-22 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations is the latest version of BS7671 including Amendment 2 and the May 2023 Corrigendum. Centres are reminded to register their learners on this pathway. 

The on-screen sample test for 2382-22-622 can be accessed using the link below.
Sample 2382-22-622 Understand the Requirements of Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022)

Also please note 2382-82 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations APL Route is the latest version of BS7671 including Amendment 2 and the May 2023 Corrigendum.

This qualification ensures that you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulation on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. It covers the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations, which came into force in June 2018. These regulations are recognised by the British Standards Institute as a British Standard (BS7671).
If you're a practising electrician, you must comply with the regulations for electrical work, this qualification is designed to provide  those seeking progression in their career with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the Electrotechnical industry.

We are issuing digital credential to learners who have completed this qualification.  Please add your learners’ email address during registration. A digital credential cannot be issued without the learner’s email address.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

This level will suit you if you are a practising electrician with specific qualifications, who needs to update your certification to meet the latest edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.  Alternatively, you're a newly qualified electrician who needs to gain this certificate.

This course is available as a one-day refresher course or a full qualification.  Learners will complete one core unit:

  • Requirements for electrical installations update to BS 7671: 2018.
APL is available for those who have completed specific units under 2357 and 5357.  Please refer to the rules of achievement for 2382-78 for further details.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
The Certificate is essential for all practising electricians or those who haven't achieved a qualification against the last amendment of the 17th edition. It could also lead to a career as an inspector or surveyor. You could move on to qualifications in Inspection, Testing, Design and Certification of Electrical Installations (2392).

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors and suitable facilities – The requirements for these can be found in the qualification handbook. 

Level 3

What Careers Can This Lead To?

Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2382-18)
Last Registration Date: 30 Sep 2022

Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018

  • Accreditation No: 603/3319/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 35 - 35 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £58.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2382-22)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018

  • Accreditation No: 603/3319/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £58.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Additional information for centres

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