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Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-31)

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Courses Code
QD3ELEVC
Study method
Part Time
Cost
£460
Location(s)
Rodbaston
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  • Is this course for you?

    As the UK pushes towards a net-zero economy by 2050, decarbonizing transport has become a key priority. With transport being one of the largest contributors to CO2 emissions, electrification is essential.

    By August 2024, more than 1.1 million battery-electric cars were on UK roads, marking a 71% rise in EV registrations between 2022 and 2023. The country now has approximately 66,779 public charge points across 34,570 locations. However, to meet future demand, this figure will need to grow to 500,000 by 2030.

    The City and Guilds has worked with industry to create an electric vehicle charging industry standard, alongside a set of qualifications aimed at qualified electricians, installers and engineers wishing to upskill to safely install and maintain electric vehicle charging points.

  • Required qualifications

    Learners must be competent electricians and have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification that enables ECS Gold Card registration. Learners will also have a BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

  • What skills will I develop?

    The rapid growth of EV charging infrastructure has created an urgent need for a skilled workforce to safely and efficiently install and maintain these systems. It’s vital to equip professionals with the expertise required to meet this demand.

    The Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations includes advanced methods for protecting against open PEN conductor faults and how to assess installations for issues related to diverted neutral current. It also covers smart functions in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and other relevant components of the installation. Additionally, it addresses integration with prosumer electrical systems, including the option for electric vehicles to feed energy back into the installation or supply grid.

  • Careers

    Learners could consider the Award in Solar Photovoltaic (solar panel) installations or the EESS Electrical Energy Storage System qualifications.

  • Is this course for you?

    As the UK pushes towards a net-zero economy by 2050, decarbonizing transport has become a key priority. With transport being one of the largest contributors to CO2 emissions, electrification is essential.

    By August 2024, more than 1.1 million battery-electric cars were on UK roads, marking a 71% rise in EV registrations between 2022 and 2023. The country now has approximately 66,779 public charge points across 34,570 locations. However, to meet future demand, this figure will need to grow to 500,000 by 2030.

    The City and Guilds has worked with industry to create an electric vehicle charging industry standard, alongside a set of qualifications aimed at qualified electricians, installers and engineers wishing to upskill to safely install and maintain electric vehicle charging points.

  • Required qualifications

    Learners must be competent electricians and have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification that enables ECS Gold Card registration. Learners will also have a BS 7671: 2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification.

  • What skills will I develop?

    The rapid growth of EV charging infrastructure has created an urgent need for a skilled workforce to safely and efficiently install and maintain these systems. It’s vital to equip professionals with the expertise required to meet this demand.

    The Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations includes advanced methods for protecting against open PEN conductor faults and how to assess installations for issues related to diverted neutral current. It also covers smart functions in Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and other relevant components of the installation. Additionally, it addresses integration with prosumer electrical systems, including the option for electric vehicles to feed energy back into the installation or supply grid.

  • Careers

    Learners could consider the Award in Solar Photovoltaic (solar panel) installations or the EESS Electrical Energy Storage System qualifications.

Testimonials

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The decarbonization of transport is a big priority for the Government, with the sales of electric vehicles seeing year on year growth, accounting for a fifth of new car sales in 2022. This course introduces industry-standard techniques for the installation and maintenance of this growth industry and opens up options to boost your CV or offer additional work to your clients.

Neil Sambrook

Faculty Director

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  • C&G Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 24th November 2025

    Code: QRD3ELEVC

    Cost: £460

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:16:15 PM

    Part Time: 3 Days

    Day(s): Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

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  • C&G Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 23rd February 2026

    Code: QRD3ELEVC-1

    Cost: £460

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:16:15 PM

    Part Time: 3 Days

    Day(s): Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

    Apply
  • C&G Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (FC)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 27th April 2026

    Code: QRD3ELEVC-2

    Cost: £460

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:16:15 PM

    Part Time: 3 Days

    Day(s): Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

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