EV Charger Installation Course
This course is designed for electricians and electrical professionals who want to develop their knowledge and skills and build their understanding of EV charging systems and the requirements for installing charging points effectively.
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What Is The EV Charger Installation Course?
EV Charger Installation Course covers the main principles of EV charging, from understanding equipment and planning an installation to carrying out inspection, testing and commissioning in domestic and commercial settings.
The course teaches learners about installation requirements, electrical safety, system design, and the standards and guidance relevant to charging point installation.
EV Charger Installation course is aligned with the City & Guilds 2921-34 qualification, providing recognised training in the design and installation of EV charging equipment.
Who Should Take The EV Charger Installation Course?
The course is suited to practising electricians who want to develop their skills, as it builds on their existing knowledge of electrical installations. It is relevant for those working with domestic and small commercial electrical installations.
The course is ideal for:
- Electricians seeking specialist EV charging training
- Electrical contractors adding EV charger installation to their services
- Domestic installers working on residential charging points
- Electrical professionals moving into the EV charging sector
- Installers responsible for electrical inspection and testing
- Electricians looking to expand their range of installation work
What Does The EV Charger Installation Course Cover?
The course covers the essential knowledge required to work with electric vehicle charging. It introduces the principles of EV charging systems and the factors that is to be considered when planning, installing and verifying charging equipment.
The course covers areas including:
- Types and operation of electric vehicle charging equipment
- EV charging system design and installation
- Electrical requirements for charging points
- Protection and safety measures
- Installation methods and equipment selection
- Inspection, testing and commissioning
- Relevant regulations, standards, and industry guidance
- Documentation and certification
- Requirements for domestic and small commercial charging installations
Entry Requirements
The course is not intended for complete beginners; it is intended for learners with suitable electrical knowledge and installation experience. To enrol in the course, applicants must hold appropriate electrical qualifications or recognised competence that enables them to undertake electrical installation work.
The applicants must hold one of the following:
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation or Maintenance)
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)
- Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification
- Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
- Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
- Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
- Building Services Engineering (Level 3) Electrotechnical Installation Qualification
- Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing & Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings
- SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7
- Equivalent Qualifications listed in the EAS Qualifications Guide (See Tables A4.7 and A4.8)
Accepted Qualifications
Learners should hold a current ECS Gold Card issued by JIB or SJIB for Installation Electrician, Approved Electrician, Maintenance Electrician or Domestic Electrician to enrol on the course.
How Is The EV Charger Installation Course Delivered?
The course can be completed in 2 days and is available through online and classroom training options. The training is delivered by experienced industry experts and provides hands-on guidance and in-depth knowledge to help you develop the skills required for EV charger Installation.
Course Assessment
The course is assessed through practical tasks and an online assessment. Learners are required to demonstrate their skills under the assessor’s direct observation. To cover the theoretical assessment, learners have to take an online, computer-based exam. It is an open-book assessment, and learners are allowed to use the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation during the test.
What Will You Receive?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points. You will also gain knowledge and practical understanding of EV charging installation requirements for domestic and small commercial settings.
Benefits Of Taking The EV Charger Installation Course
- ✓Develop specialist knowledge of electric vehicle charging systems
- ✓Gain a recognised qualification in EV charging installation
- ✓Understand the requirements for domestic and small commercial EV installations
- ✓Improve your knowledge of safe EV charger installation practices
- ✓Develop confidence in EV charging design, testing and commissioning
- ✓Strengthen your understanding of relevant legislation, standards and industry guidance
- ✓Expand your existing electrical skills into EV charging installation
- ✓Broaden the range of electrical services you can potentially offer
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