Skills support

A comprehensive CPD certified Amendment 2 webinar and newly acquired Training Partner status with NAPIT are some of the latest examples of Hager’s ongoing commitment to supporting the professional learning and development needs of electrical contractors.

Hager is committed to investing in resources and support

The recent changes outlined in Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition, which become mandatory from September 2022, are another timely reminder that the electrical industry continues to evolve. And it is vital that all stakeholders, including electrical contractors, manufacturers and regulators, work together to ensure standards covering safety improvements and better outcomes across the sector are enhanced.

As change occurs, the role of ongoing training, upskilling, and continued professional development is critical. Hager understands this and is committed to investing in resources and support to enable electrical contractors to keep abreast of the new regulatory landscape and remain compliant.

This translates into a wide-ranging suite of training opportunities that cover what electricians need to know and provide a flexible pathway to constant skills improvement that enables the trade to deliver service excellence.

With Amendment 2 recently introduced, now is the time for the industry to take advantage of the flexible training options that manufacturers, such as Hager, are committed to providing.

CPD certified

The first of these has seen the development of a comprehensive one-hour webinar that covers all of the key Amendment 2 topics. The webinar is CPD certified, supporting electrical contractors with their continued professional development. On completion, contractors will receive a personalised CPD certificate that recognises personal training investment.

With expert advice on existing installations, RCD protection of socket outlets, AFDDs, surge protection, inspection and testing, Hager’s CPD-accredited Amendment 2 webinar comprehensively covers all the key topics.

Amendment 2 webinar: what’s covered?

RCD protection of socket outlets:

One of the key areas of change within Amendment 2 relates to RCD protection. Regulation 411.3.3 – referring to RCD protection of socket outlets up to 32A – has been redrafted and now has three indents for the requirements of RCD protection not exceeding 30mA.

In the webinar, electrical contractors can learn more about what this important change means, and which AC systems do and do not require additional RCD protection.

AFDDs: The webinar also offers in-depth support on one of the biggest changes in Amendment 2 – AFDDs. The changes have seen them move from being recommended to mandatory in certain types of installations. The webinar looks at the four types of premises where AFDDs shall be provided for single-phase AC final circuits supplying socket outlets with a rated current not exceeding 32A. In addition, the course offers advice and guidance on how electrical contractors can achieve the same levels of protection in premises where AFDDs are not mandated.

Surge protection

Amendment 2 has removed the option to do a risk assessment to ascertain if surge protection is required: 443.4.1 Transient over voltages due to the effects of indirect lightning strokes.

Protection against transient over voltages shall be provided where the consequence caused by the over voltage could result in: (i) Serious injury to, or loss of, human life (ii) Failure of a safety service, as defined in Part 2 (iii) Significant financial or data loss For all other cases, protection against transient over voltages shall be provided unless the owner of the installation declares it is not required due to any loss or damage being tolerable and they accept the risk of damage to equipment and any consequential loss. The webinar will cover this important area in depth.

Inspection and testing

The one-hour session examines the major changes to insulation resistance, and what contractors should do in the situation where equipment is likely to influence the result or be damaged. As well as addressing changes to RCD testing and how this may differ depending on the type of RCD which is used.

Finally, the interactive webinar provides electrical contractors with the opportunity to access expert technical insight via a Q&A section.

NAPIT partnership

What’s more, Hager’s training commitment has gone one step further, with the recent announcement that NAPIT has confirmed its industry-leading training courses are now available in partnership with Hager.

The innovative move sees Hager become a NAPIT Training Partner. It is the first partnership Hager has committed to with a government training body and will see sessions held at Hager’s state-of-the-art training facility, the Hager Academy in Telford. NAPIT members and the wider industry will be able to use the Telford facilities to access a range of exclusive training courses. With more than 16,500 NAPIT registered installers across the UK, this opens an additional opportunity for in-depth training and development.

With the exciting addition of NAPIT courses now available at the Hager Academy, electrical contractors can feel reassured that their current and ongoing training and development needs are in safe hands.

For more information on the courses available from Hager, or to register a place on an Amendment 2 webinar, visit hager.link/webinar/ book-your-place

Supporting you with 18th Edition Amendment 2

September 27th will see the changes in Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations becoming mandatory. Our webinar training courses will get you up to speed on everything you need to know and help you remain compliant.