Brb or new green edition

[Kelrich]

Afternoon lads
I am starting stockton college on the 15th sept to obtain my 17th edition and 2392 and am wondering if i can still use my BRB or will I have to buy the new green edition, the 17th ed course is ten weeks long, is the green edition due to come into force sometime soon? Also is it worth buying the on-site guide and if so anyone got a copy going cheap;
thanks lads

 

[Richard Burns]

BGB can be used now and must be used from 1st January 2012. Current exams are based on BRB but will change in December time. Your course should tell you the changes from 17th ed to AMD1. Most of them are editorial with some new special locations and appendices moved around. I would hang fire on the OSG until they bring out the version for AMD1 (but by then AMD2 will no doubt be just around the corner!)

Overall stick with BRB for the moment but ask about the changes.

 

[Kelrich]

Thanks rich
I wasnt sure on the dates for changes things seem to change very often in this game theres always summit to fork out for, I,ll hang on for osg didnt know that was changing to thanks for advice

 

[steve447]

are you sure that the price of your ten week course didnt include a regs book, i sat mine, did the ten week course and the cost of a regs book was included in the course. If you already had one they refunded you £55. So you may find when you turn up that a nice new BGB sealed waiting for you.

 

[i=p/u]

well im on level 3 and never looked at brb and just bought the bgb for £64 yesterday so why buy the red one if new 1 takes affect in january. and you will get osg for few quid off ebay

 

[Sparky Ninja]

How will the wiring regulation changes affect the 2382 qualification?

A new programme of study, 2382-12, will launch in September 2011. This qualification will assess knowledge of BS 7671:2008(2011).

The existing 2382 qualifications (2382-10) and (2382-20) will close on 31 December 2011.

Which qualification should candidates sit for the remainder of 2011?

Candidates who wish to demonstrate knowledge of BS 7671:2008 may continue to undertake 2382-10, or 2382-20 if they meet the stipulated entry requirements.
Candidates who have knowledge of the 1st amendment should enter the 2382-12 qualification once it is launched in September 2011.

Will the existing 2382 assessments (units 100 and 200) be updated?

No, the existing qualifications still assess knowledge of BS 7671:2008 (the red book), and will not reflect amendments made in the 2011 ‘green book’.

Is there an ‘update’ qualification for the 1st amendment?

No, there is no ‘update’ or ‘short’ version of this qualification. All candidates wishing to demonstrate knowledge of BS 7671:2008(2011) must sit the 2382-12 qualification.

 

[Kelrich]

When i paid for the course yesterday the tutor said to me "have you the regs book" I said yes! And all he said was we only have a limited number of regs book on the course, so with any luck i,ll get a small refund i,ll definatly ask about it cheers steve447