BS 7671 18th Edition Amendment 4 One-Day Update Course
Essential Wiring Regulations Training for Electricians, Maintenance Teams & Duty Holders
SJB Smart Electricals now offers a focused 1-day BS 7671 18th Edition Amendment 4 update course for electricians, maintenance personnel, facilities teams, estates teams, caravan park maintenance staff, supervisors and managers who need to understand the latest changes to the UK Wiring Regulations.
Published on 15 April 2026, BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 is a major update to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and applies to new low-voltage electrical installations, additions and alterations, and periodic inspection and testing. The previous version, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024, is due to be withdrawn six months later.
Stay Up to Date. Stay Safe. Stay Compliant.
Electrical standards continue to evolve as technology changes. This practical one-day training course helps learners understand the critical and important updates introduced by Amendment 4, without unnecessary jargon.
The course is ideal for those who need clear guidance on what has changed, why it matters, and how it may affect everyday electrical work, maintenance, inspection, testing and compliance.
Who Is This Course For?
This BS 7671 Amendment 4 training course is suitable for:
- Qualified electricians needing an 18th Edition update
- Maintenance teams working with electrical systems
- Facilities managers and supervisors
- Caravan park and holiday park maintenance staff
- Estates and heritage property teams
- Industrial and commercial maintenance personnel
- Duty holders responsible for electrical safety
- Managers needing confidence around compliance
Key Topics Covered
The course explains the important changes introduced in BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, including:
- Stationary secondary batteries and electrical energy storage
- Functional earthing and functional equipotential bonding for ICT systems
- Power over Ethernet installations
- Updates affecting inspection, testing and certification
- Changes relevant to additions and alterations
- Medical locations and specialist environments
- Electrical safety responsibilities under BS 7671
- Practical implications for maintenance and facilities teams
The IET confirms that Amendment 4 introduces new inclusions covering stationary secondary batteries, ICT functional earthing and bonding, Power over Ethernet, and major revisions to medical locations.
Why Attend This One-Day Course?
By the end of the day, delegates will have a clearer understanding of:
- What has changed in the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- How Amendment 4 affects everyday electrical work
- What maintenance teams need to know before carrying out minor works
- How to identify when further electrical support is required
- How to improve confidence, competence and compliance
Practical, Clear and Easy to Understand
This course is not designed to overwhelm learners. It is delivered in a practical, supportive style to help both experienced electricians and maintenance personnel gain confidence with the latest electrical regulations.
Whether you work on commercial premises, caravan parks, estates, industrial sites or facilities environments, this course helps you understand the key updates and apply them safely.
Book Your BS 7671 Amendment 4 Update Course
SJB Smart Electricals delivers professional, practical electrical training designed to improve confidence, safety and compliance.
Enquire today to book your 1-day BS 7671 18th Edition Amendment 4 update course.
