Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations

Delegates are required to be practicing electricians and hold the following:

• Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification or
• ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

The qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification or there must be evidence the candidate has remained current by holding the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations qualification.

• Know the key requirements relating to electric vehicle charging equipment.
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different types of electric vehicle charging arrangements and equipment.
• Understand the planning and preparation for design and installation of electric vehicle charging equipment.
• Understand the requirements for inspection, testing, commissioning and handover of electric vehicle charging.

• Introduction to electric vehicles - electric vehicle types, characteristics, charging requirements, safety considerations.
• Overview of electric vehicle charging - modes of charging and requirements, restrictions
• Electrical installation requirements - supply, earthing, planning permission, explosive atmospheres, protection, labelling, control, risk assessment.
• Installation - practical domestic and commercial installation
• Inspection, test and certification - commissioning and DNO paperwork.
• System test, fault finding and examination - includes both a practical and written assessments.

Delegates will undertake a short answer and scenario based questions assessment and an online multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

PPE not required.