Electrical Vehicle Charging (Requirements for the Installation of Electric Charging Vehicle Points)

You must be at least 18 years of age and be conversant with the relevant wiring regulations, and initial verification and commissioning. This can be demonstrated by holding relevant qualifications in BS 7671, and inspection and testing.

IMPORTANT ENTRY REQUIREMENT UPDATE FOR REGISTRATIONS FROM 01/09/23 

To take this qualification you must be a competent electrician and hold one of the qualifications listed below, with the relevant AM test (eg AM2/S/E/D): 

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

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

– Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification
Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker 

– Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services – Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) 

– Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification

– Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings 

– Level 3 EAL Building Services Engineering – Electrotechnical Installation 

– equivalent historical qualifications (see EAS Table 4B/4C, and the EAS Qualifications Guide)  

– or, hold an ECS Gold Card as a JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician. 

Delegates should bring with them a copy of the Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation, 5th Edition.

On successful completion you may wish to progress to another electrical course at the College, such as Solar PV, Battery Storage or 2391.