17th edition 1st amendment

Visit our export site or find a local distributor. Technologies More. Circuit Protection. Circuit Protection requires membership for participation - click to join. Share More Cancel. Ultimately the regulations are in place to protect and enhance the safety of our customers, and as professional electricians and electrical engineers, we should be looking to update our knowledge to make sure we stay at the top of our game.

The main amendments to the original BS 17th edition wiring regulations document are: New section — Measures against electromagnetic disturbances New section — Devices for protection against over voltage. There is nothing you need to actually do, however you should be able to demonstrate that you are aware of what the 17th editon amendment 1 contains and follow them. Updating yourself with this knowledge does not need to cost you anything financially as you can read the document which is avaliable to download from the IET website HERE If reading is not your thing, there are several seminars taking place around the UK which will explain what the amendment 1 contains and what it means to you.

You might wish to contact your electrical registration body as no doubt they will be holding these seminars. To help you understand how the amendment 1 effects you, the IET have compiled several videos about the amendment from IET.

This course is intended to ensure that on completion individuals are conversant with the format content and the application of the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS Incorporating Amendment No. This unit will be assessed by a multiple choice online test covering the underpinning knowledge relating to the content and application of BS This must be taken at an accredited test centre.

The cost of this test is included in the course fee. We appreciate that whilst changes are not always welcome in all sectors, the new regulations are a major step forward to improving the safety and protection of property as well as enhancing areas like electric vehicle charging, which will be in huge demand over the next few years. The IET urges that all electrical professionals ensure they are familiar with the new requirements as all installations designed after the 31st December are to comply with BS We believe that scheme providers will be asking their members to hold the new edition although we do believe that existing members will be given some flexibility.

To help you get ready for the changes, we recently reviewed the 18th Edition and identified some of the key changes that you need to be aware of. The 18th Edition course will in fact be very similar to the 17th edition to ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulations on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. If you passed the 17th edition with the 3rd amendment since the 1st January you only need to take the shorter one day 18th Edition Update course.

The course covers similar topics to the three day course, as listed above, however as there are fewer changes to cover it can be complete in a shorter time. You can rest assured that the training you receive from Trade Skills 4U is delivered by experienced tutors who have worked in the industry.

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