City & Guilds 2921-31 Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations

This new qualification replaces the C&G 2919 and includes further methods of protecting against open PEN conductor faults, how to assess if an installation has an issue with diverted neutral current, integration into prosumers electrical installations and reverse feeding into the installation or back to the grid.

Electric vehicle sales are at an all time high and with every major manufacturer offering a choice it’s hardly surprising many new car buyers are considering buying one.
With 100,000+ Plug-In Electric Vehicle charging points likely to be installed this year, are you ready to benefit from the surging demand for this type of work?

Location: Chesterfield – Unit 70, M1 Commerce Park, Markham Lane, Duckmanton, Chesterfield, S44 5HS (Just off Junction 29A, M1 Motorway).

Course Outline:
This two-day course is designed for qualified electricians who want to learn about the technical requirements and practical considerations when installing Plug-In Electric Vehicle charging points.

Course includes:

• Introduction to Electric Vehicles – Electric Vehicle types.• Characteristics, Charging requirements, Safety considerations.• Overview of Electric Vehicle charging
• Modes of Electric Vehicle charging, requirements and restrictions.
• Electrical Installation Requirements.• Supply, Earthing, Planning permission, Explosive atmospheres, Protection, Labelling, Control, Risk assessment.
• Protecting against open PEN conductor faults.
• Integration into prosumers electrical installations
• Reverse feeding into the installation or back to the grid.
• Inspection, Test and Certification.
• Commissioning and DNO paperwork.
• Risk Assessment and pre & post-installation checklists.
• System Test, Fault Finding and Examination.

The course Includes both a practical and written assessments.

This course covers the installer to install both Domestic and Small Commercial charge point installations.

Learning Materials Needed: You will need to attend this course with an up to date copy of the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation – 5th Edition & Latest BS7671 18th Edition Regs Book plus On Site Guide (these books are not included).

Certification: City & Guilds 2921-31 Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations

Price: £395 + vat (Price includes exam fee).

Duration: 2 Days.

Entry Requirements: 

Learner entry requirements 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

The qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification or there must be evidence the candidate has remained current by holding the latest version of the Wiring regulations qualification.