Installation of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Course near Bournemouth

 Course Reference

EEA-BPC-03

 Course Description

Installation of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Course near Bournemouth

Key data
Subject Area: Construction skills
Attendance: Part-time
Duration: 1 Day
Location:
Awarding Body: EAL
Qualification: College Certificate

Course overview
Currently, on average, 600 vehicle chargers are added to UK roads every month, with 100 of those being ‘fast’ chargers. This charging infrastructure is responsible for serving around 750,000 plug-in vehicles.

The government’s 2022 commitment to allocate £1.6 bn. to further expand the UK’s charging network – with about 300,000 public chargers expected to be available by 2030 – means the industry needs competent installers. The City & Guilds 2921-31 course has been designed to standardise practices for manufacturers, suppliers and installers. The course reflects the future requirements of this exciting new industry by helping to reduce the risk of unsafe and inefficient practices.

This Electric Vehicle (EV) charging qualification is designed to give a fundamental understanding of the design, installation, testing, inspection, commission and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging equipment in both domestic and commercial settings.

PLEASE NOTE: It is advisable for every student to have a copy of the following three books as these will be referenced throughout your course:

The IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation, 5th Edition
Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition
IET On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 18th Edition
(Loan copies can be made available – for the duration of the course only – upon request)

Course content
You will explore and develop an understanding of:
the requirements relating to electric vehicle charging equipment.
the types and varying features of electric vehicle charging equipment.
how to design an installation for electric vehicle charging equipment.
the requirements for inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover of electric vehicle charging equipment and circuits.
the use of vehicles as electrical energy storage systems.

Who is the course for:
Designed for electricians who want to develop and expand their existing skills to include the installation and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging – this qualification will give you a fundamental understanding of the design and installation of both domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging equipment.

Typical examples include:
16 A (3.6 kW) and 32 A (7.2 kW) single-phase units
11 kW and 22 kW three-phase units

What do I need to apply
Aimed at practicing and qualified electricians – learners must hold one of the following (and supply a copy prior to enrolment):

2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)

2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)

5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification

2356 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker

2346 Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification

Equivalent awards from other awarding organisations equivalences may also be acceptable

Equivalent historical qualifications

or

ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

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.

Assessment
Assessment will be an online multiple-choice test plus a short answer question paper and scenario-based questions.

Installation of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Course near Bournemouth
EEA course code; EEA-BPC-03
Bournemouth & Poole College, Poole Campus - North Rd, Poole, BH14 0LS

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

End of course test

 Qualification & Awarding Body

the EAL

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career progression

 Cost of Course

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