City & Guilds Electrical Vehicle Charging 2921-34
Course Overview
This qualification provides practising electricians with the skills and knowledge needed to design and install electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment in domestic and small commercial settings. With demand for EV charging infrastructure rapidly increasing, this course prepares learners to become specialists in a growing sector while ensuring installations meet industry standards and regulations.
Required Literature:
- IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
- BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations – IET Wiring Regulations
- IET On-Site Guide (optional)
Course Pre-Requisites/Entry Requirements
This course is intended for practicing electricians as part of the assessment for this qualification. Learners must hold one of the following and supply a copy prior to the start of the course:
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
• 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 Card.
For all learners, the qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification or there must be evidence the learner has remained current by holding the latest edition of the Wiring Regulations qualification.
Course Content
Requirements relating to EV charging equipment
Different types and features of EV charging equipment
Designing installations for EV charging equipment
Inspection, testing, commissioning and handover of EV charging equipment and circuits
Using vehicles as electrical energy storage systems within prosumer installations
Who Should Attend?
Practising electricians seeking to specialise in EV charging installations
Contractors and electrical professionals looking to expand their services into the EV sector
Qualified individuals aiming to achieve City & Guilds accreditation in EV charging design and installation
