FORTHCOMING COURSE DATES:

Dates to be scheduled soon 

OVERVIEW

The UK is projected to have 350,000 homes fitted with electric vehicle chargers by 2025 according to Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International as the electric vehicle market is booming.  So as domestic charging is set to increase, make sure you don't get left behind! 

This course is intended for experienced electricians and installers who are looking to enhance their current skillset to allow them to install domestic, commercial and “on street” vehicle charging points. You will be able to complete risk assessments, pre & post installation checklists, and safely install, inspect, and test any electric vehicle charging device.

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.

You can be reassured that you are in good teaching hands with this course!

COURSE CONTENT 

1. Introduction to Electric Vehicles & Electric Vehicle types

2. Characteristics, charging requirements, safety considerations

3. Overview of Electric Vehicle charging
      4 modes of Electric Vehicle charging
      Requirements
      Restrictions
      Advantages/disadvantages of each

4. Electrical Installation Requirements
      Supply
      Earthing
      Planning permissions & TMO
      Protection
      Labelling

5. Pre & post installation checklists

6. Design of EV installation with handover documents

Please note you will require a copy of the Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation. This is available to purchase from SETA should you wish to.

  COURSE DURATION
3 days

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Due to the safety implications of working with Electricity, the City & Guilds 2921-31 Electric Vehicle Charging course is intended for practicing electricians. To ensure applicants have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully, we ask that proof of a Level 3 qualification demonstrating competency associated with working in the electrical installation industry is provided.

We expect you to meet the following criteria :

These qualifications are intended for practicing electricians. Learners must hold one of the following:

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357-13/91)
City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357-23/92)
City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356-99)
City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346-03)
Equivalent historical qualifications (see EAS Table 4B/4C) EAS Qualifications guide December 2020 (theiet.org)

or

ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card 

Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable.

It is recommended that you are up to date with your wiring regulations (18th Edition).

 ASSESSMENT
The following assessments will be required for this qualification:
- Design Assessment for a Commercial / Domestic installation

- Online 28 Question Multi-Choice Exam

Due to the safety implications of working with Electricity, the City & Guilds 2919 Electric Vehicle Charging course is intended for practicing electricians. To ensure applicants have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully, we ask that proof of a Level 3 qualification demonstrating competency associated with working in the electrical installation industry is provided.

We expect you to meet the following criteria :
- Minimum age 18 years old (mandatory)
- Must be able to demonstrate the following competencies
- 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 & testing) on an electrical installation and complete the necessary paperwork.

Note: These competencies are required for the assessment and are not taught as part of the course.

It is recommended that you are up to date with your wiring regulations (18th Edition).

VENUE
SETA

  COURSE BOOKS REQUIRED - available to purchase from SETA
- Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation

Read more about Electric Vehicles in our news article