Free notes
Which book in which examWhich book can you take into which exam?
Free from the notes: Sparky’s video on it, the section word for word as members see it, and a PDF to keep.
The notes
Exactly as they are on the site.
Worth writing down, because it decides what you buy and what you practise with. Every one of these theory exams is open book — but each one allows a different book.
| Exam | Book you may take in |
|---|---|
| Building Regulations | The Electrician's Guide to the Building Regulations |
| 18th Edition (this module) | BS 7671 itself — your own clean copy |
| In-service inspection & testing (PAT) | The Code of Practice |
| Fundamental Inspection & Testing | Guidance Note 3 only |
| Initial Verification | Guidance Note 3 only |
| Periodic Inspection & Testing | Guidance Note 3 only |
Which edition of BS 7671?
The exam is set against the current edition, BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 — the orange book. Only the current edition is allowed in the exam room, so that's the one to buy and learn.
All core electrics theory exams · open book On-Site Guide · not permitted in theory exams
Free section from Sparky Study Notes. The full Level 3 notes, 1,463 practice questions and the video lessons: sparkystudynotes.co.uk
Test yourself on it
The tests are in the members’ area. Get one wrong and it shows you why, and where to revise.
Get new notes and exam tips from Sparky
About one email a fortnight. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy noticeThat was one section. There are 583.
Sparky Study Notes is the whole Level 3 syllabus written up like this: the explanation, the worked example, and where it is in your book. With a video lesson for every part and a practice paper for every exam.
- 583sections of written notes
- 35video lessons
- 1,463practice questions
- 146diagrams, redrawn
- 18th Edition
- Building Regs
- PAT
- Fundamental Inspection & Testing
- Initial Verification
- Periodic Inspection & Testing