As this qualification covers the installation of charging points in domestic , on-street and commercial settings it is expected that candidates are practising electricians with a formal Level 3 qualification:

• Minimum age 18 years old (mandatory)

Must be able to carry out the following competencies:

• Be competent to work on domestic and commercial electrical installations (With a minimum Level 3 Qualification such as C&G 2365 or NVQ)
• Be able to correctly install and terminate pvc/pvc cable (twin and earth) and Steel Wire armoured cable (swa)
• Be able to carry out an initial verification (inspection and testing) on an electrical installation and complete the necessary paperwork.
• Be up to date with the latest Building Regulations requirements
• Be up to date with the latest 18th Edition wiring regulations

If you do not meet these requirements you may wish to take our Domestic Electric Car Charging Course instead designed specifically for domestic installers.

If your qualification from the list above is more than 5 years old you must show an 18th Edition Qualification to show you are up to date with the latest regulations.

If you are unsure on your current eligibility please contact our sales department on 0800 856 4448 who will be happy to help.

This qualification is designed for electricians who want to develop their existing skills to include installation and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging units in domestic properties and small commercial premises.

You will be taught how to design, specify, install, fault find, test and inspect electric vehicle charging points both for the commercial and domestic sector. This includes the “on street” points that you may have seen in many town centres.

• 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

As a specialist on electrical and renewable courses you can be sure of first class facilities and teaching when you attend this course. We have fully operational electric vehicle charging points in our renewable energy training centre.