Design & Installation of Domestic & Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging

Course is for: Adult
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Whether you’re a qualified electrician, electrical installer or experienced electrical worker, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the rapidly growing EV charging installation industry. It’s also perfect for professionals in construction, facilities management, housing, property maintenance and low-carbon transport infrastructure who are looking to upskill and support the transition to sustainable transport.

This 2-day EV course covers the specific and supplementary requirements related to the design, installation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment and associated circuits in domestic and small commercial settings.

Course content includes:

EV charging infrastructure and the role of domestic and small commercial charging in the low-carbon transition.
Design requirements, site assessment, electrical supply considerations, earthing/protection, circuit requirements and safe installation principles.
Relevant standards, regulations, inspection, testing, commissioning and customer handover considerations.
Practical application to domestic and small commercial settings.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to:

Understand how to design and install EV charging points safely and in line with current requirements.
Support employers responding to rising demand for charging infrastructure.
Add an important green transport skill to an existing electrical skillset.
Progress into wider renewable, electrical, property maintenance or infrastructure roles.

How We Can Support You

Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

Our specialist teams can help with:

Learning difficulties
Physical and sensory disabilities
Dyslexia, dyspraxia, neurodiversity or other specific learning difficulties
Mental health and well being
Exam access arrangements
Money, finance and bursary advice
Careers advice, job and university applications

See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.

Required Entry Qualifications

You need a current ECS Gold Card for:

Installation Electrician
Maintenance Electrician
Domestic Electrician

Or

Any of the following qualifications, plus the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification if your qualification was achieved more than 5 years ago:

C&G 5393 Electrotechnical in Dwellings
C&G 5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical (installation or maintenance)
C&G 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (buildings, structures, and the environment)
C&G 2346 Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
C&G 2347 Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification

Costs (excluding Fees)

Course cost: £500 + VAT per person
Includes training, assessment and certification
Self-employed candidates or companies with fewer than 250 employees may qualify for funding to get this course for free
Booking requires a refundable £100 deposit

Finance And Funding

Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.

If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.

For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information.

You can contact them on 0191 490 0300, [email protected] or via Live Chat.

For more information, come along to an enrolment event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]

Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.

Dates

Monday 15th February 2027