Course details may be subject to change.
This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.
This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians interested in understanding how to design and install the range of electric vehicle charging equipment and systems available. It aims to provide expert guidance to learners wishing to gain further knowledge and understanding of electric vehicle charging equipment design and installation.
This qualification is intended as a short course aimed at continual professional development supporting the development of knowledge/understanding of electric vehicle charging design and installations. The qualification is built to reflect the specific requirements in relation to: The design and installation of domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging installations.
Learners undertaking this course may already be doing the associated roles from a practicing operative capacity, with proven and demonstrable skills in working as skilled and competent electricians and/or electrical installers. Validation of these skills and level of competence are reflected in the entry requirements for this qualification.
Entry Criteria
No formal requirements for entry to this course.
Entry Criteria
This course is intended for practicing electricians as part of the assessment for this qualification. Learners must hold one of the following: City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357) City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357) City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357) City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356) City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346) Placeholder for City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (2347) Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable Equivalent historical qualifications (see EAS Table 4B/4C) EAS Qualifications guide August 2023 (theiet.org) or ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Car
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a course tutor to find out more about the course, discuss which course is right for you and see the facilities. Please bring your GCSE grades/predicted grades or any other relevant qualifications.
Study Aims
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-31): The qualification covers additional methods of protecting against open PEN conductor faults and how to assess if an installation has an issue with diverted neutral current. It also covers smart functions in EVSE and relevant items within the installation as a whole. Integration into prosumer’s electrical installations including the option of electric vehicles reverse feeding into the installation and/or supply grid.
Modules Studied
The following areas will be covered:
- Key requirements relating to electric vehicle charging equipment ~Testing, commissioning and handover of electric vehicle charging equipment ~Advantages and disadvantages of different types of electric charging equipment
Times of Delivery
The qualification is delivered over 16 hours.
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Teaching and Assessment
Candidates must: successfully complete x1 assignment successfully complete x1 online multiple choice test.
301 Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations - Assignment; Short-answer and scenario-based questions.
601 Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations - Online multiple choice test.
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