L3 Award in the installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle charging equipment
L3 Award in the installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle charging equipment
Overview
About the course
This course is for electricians who have the necessary qualifications and want to know how to install charging stations for Electric Vehicles that can be plugged in. It covers the technical and practical aspects of the design and installation process. The course is accredited by City & Guilds and leads to a Level 3 Award in 2921-31.
Who is this programme for?
As the number of battery-electric cars increases so does the need to rapidly expand the electrical vehicle charging (EV charging) infrastructure from circa 35,500 charge points across the UK network to 500,000 charge points by 2030.
The growth in electrical vehicle charging (EV charging) infrastructure presents a significant opportunity and the industry must ensure the workforce is skilled to install and maintain this infrastructure safely and efficiently.
What will I study?
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.
Fees
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| Tuition | £650 |
Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.
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If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.
Your course
What modules are covered?
- The specific requirements involved in designing and installing domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging installations
- Different methods to protect against open PEN conductor faults and how to assess and identify issues with diverted neutral current
- The integration of electric vehicle charging systems into prosumer's electrical installations, including options for reverse feeding into the installation and/or supply grid
- The smart functions used in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and its relevance within the overall installation
- Domestic installations - Single phase 16-32 amp installs
- Commercial installations - Three phase 11-22 kilowatt installs
- 2 part qualification assessment - Scenario based question and online examination
Your future
Entry Requirements
How will I be assessed?
1. Assignment; Short-answer and scenario-based questions
2.Online multiple choice test City & Guilds Evolve test
What previous qualifications and experience will I need?
This course is intended for practicing electricians as part of the assessment for this qualification. 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)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) (2357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
• Placeholder for City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (2347)
• 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
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