City & Guilds Electric Vehicle Charging Installations Level 3

In a nutshell

The UK Government has a target to become a net-aero economy by 2050. To work towards this target, the ban on new diesel and petrol car production is being implemented from 2023 and this is driving the electric vehicle market. One in six new electric vehicles sold in the UK has a plug, so the will be an increasing demand across the country to provide the infrastructure to charge electric vehicles which includes domestic charging points.

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).

This course is for...

... anyone aged 19+, living in Wales, in employment. The usual salary limit of £30,596 does not apply to this course.

... existing electricians who wish to become a specialist installer of domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging points. It aims to provide learners with a deeper knowledge and understanding of electric vehicle charging equipment, design and installation.

Course content

Throughout the course you will cover the following topics:

• Additional methods of protecting against open PEN conductor faults
• How to assess if an installation has an issue with diverted neutral current
• Smart functions in EVSE 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 will be assessed by a mixture of assignment and multiple-choice tests.

Entry Requirements

You must be a qualified and practicing electrician.

Additional information

Upon successful completion you will receive the City & Guilds accreditation for the Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations.