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Electrical Design Courses & Regulations Recommendations (London, UK)

Adrian B
Morning All


Somewhat out of touch with training courses (due to my age) and was simply wondering if anyone has any recommendations for electrical training courses for young up and coming engineers who wish to learn about electrical design (building services) and to gain a better understanding of the regulations (BS7671 etc.)


Any suggestions or recommendations would be hugely appreciated.  Looking preferably around the London area (unless online of course).


Thanks


Adrian B.
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    If you don't already have it study for the City and Guilds 18th edition exam and pass it which assumes you already have a copy of the 18th Edition?


    Start building a reference library of information that you will need to be a designer. As a minimum starter I would suggest.


    A copy of the 18th Edition, IET Guidance Notes 1,3 and 8. The IET Electrical Installation Design Guide. The ECA Electrical Installation Calculations for Compliance with BS 7671:2008.


    I assume you have some installation experience so you know how installations are put together?


    The IET have done a number of useful free webinars including one on design with more to come. You can view these here https://electrical.theiet.org/courses-resources-career/technical-webinars/


    Yes do the C&G 2396 course and the exam. To get the 2396 award you need to do a design project which will stretch you and in itself is an excellent learning opportunity. I used to teach this and it is a very good and well recognised qualification.


    Also work towards professional registration with membership of the IET and initalely Eng Tech registration.


    Learn something everyday, this forum is a good source of information.


    Learn to use one of the software packages. Amtech/Trimble is the most used packages but Modecsoft is cheaper and easier to use.






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    Adrian


    If you don't already have it study for the City and Guilds 18th edition exam and pass it which assumes you already have a copy of the 18th Edition?


    Start building a reference library of information that you will need to be a designer. As a minimum starter I would suggest.


    A copy of the 18th Edition, IET Guidance Notes 1,3 and 8. The IET Electrical Installation Design Guide. The ECA Electrical Installation Calculations for Compliance with BS 7671:2008.


    I assume you have some installation experience so you know how installations are put together?


    The IET have done a number of useful free webinars including one on design with more to come. You can view these here https://electrical.theiet.org/courses-resources-career/technical-webinars/


    Yes do the C&G 2396 course and the exam. To get the 2396 award you need to do a design project which will stretch you and in itself is an excellent learning opportunity. I used to teach this and it is a very good and well recognised qualification.


    Also work towards professional registration with membership of the IET and initalely Eng Tech registration.


    Learn something everyday, this forum is a good source of information.


    Learn to use one of the software packages. Amtech/Trimble is the most used packages but Modecsoft is cheaper and easier to use.






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