Understanding how to use the Wiring Regulations is recognised across the industry as an increasingly important skill. For that reason, there is a recognised qualification that tests your ability to use the 18th Edition book. Has much changed since the 17th Edition?

Model forms for certification and reporting (informative). Contains model certificates and schedules for initial verification of electrical installation ‘EIC and Minor Works’. Plus model condition report and schedules for existing electrical installations ‘EICR’.Regulation 717.411.4 has been expanded to take account of PME. Section 722 - Electric vehicle charging installations

Regulation 443.4.2 requires protection against overvoltages to be considered in the case of equipment likely to produce switching overvoltages or disturbances and gives conditions. Chapter 42: Protection against thermal effects is the protection against the effects of heat, smoke and fire within an installation and preventing the loss of safety services. The first two parts are your guide to the book. They provide you with the ‘scope’ of the Regs, explaining what’s included, what the basic principles of electrical installations are, and providing you with definitions of the most commonly used terms within the book.The six-month transition period allows electrical contractors to understand and apply the changes outlined in the amendment. From September 2022, anyone working in the electrical sector must comply with the latest regulations set out in Amendment 2. The two hour test times gives you a full two minutes for every question, although you can spread this time out as you wish. With appropriate preparation, study, and following the tips in this post, you will be well prepared to pass the 18th Edition exam. The Essential Navigation and Seamanship course is a great supporting course for those new to boating, or as a refresher, and is available in a classroom or online. Regulation 544.1.1 concerning main protective bonding conductors has also been revised. Chapter 55 - Other equipment

COLREGS set out the conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility, specifically when in sight of each other, and also in or near areas with restricted visibility.They make it clear when you are the stand on vessel, the give way vessel and the correct action to take when in close quarters with other vessels to avoid a collision. They also help you to anticipate the actions of another vessel. Allocate an appropriate length of time dependent on each section’s volume of questions. This approach should be deployed for both revision and in the exam itself. Below is a full breakdown of the number of questions each ‘part’ of the book represents. Its worth noting that this information is also available in the City & Guilds handbook. Note the volume of questions referring to Parts 4 & 5 of the book: these account for a massive 48% of all responses required. This is unsurprising given the large amount of content in these sections, and individuals should allocate appropriate time to these areas when revising. Section breakdown Regulation 411.3.3 has been redrafted and now has three indents. There is still an exception to omit RCD protection where, other than BA1, BA3 or children (BA2, BA3) and mobile equipment (not exceeding 32 A) for use outdoors, a suitably documented risk assessment determines that RCD protection is not necessary.

What's changed in the NHBC Standards 2023?

Determine which ‘part’, sub-section and regulations within the 18th edition book the question alludes to. This is extremely important!