A nationally recognised qualification for electricians responsible for designing, installing, testing and commissioning domestic and small commercial EV charging equipment. Developed in line with the IET Code of Practice and BS 7671 to meet current industry standards for this fast growing sector.
Engineering and Manufacturing
Design & Installation of Domestic and Small EV Charging Installations – LCL Level 3 Award
Adult
Engineering and Manufacturing
Lackham
Study Mode
Part Time
Start Date, Location
Flexible, Lackham
Duration
3 days
Cost
£510.00
per academic year.
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Course Overview
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What will I learn?
Core content includes:
• Charging modes, equipment types, and WPT technologies
• Load calculations, design principles and installation planning
• Earthing arrangements and compatibility
• AC and DC installation methods
• Inspection, testing, verification, commissioning and documentation
• Risk assessment, safety requirements and regulatory compliance
Units typically included:
• Design of EV charging installations
• Installation & commissioning
• Inspection, testing & handover
• Charging modes, equipment types, and WPT technologies
• Load calculations, design principles and installation planning
• Earthing arrangements and compatibility
• AC and DC installation methods
• Inspection, testing, verification, commissioning and documentation
• Risk assessment, safety requirements and regulatory compliance
Units typically included:
• Design of EV charging installations
• Installation & commissioning
• Inspection, testing & handover
Entry Requirements
Typically required:
• Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical qualification (2357 or 2346)
• ECS Gold Card / JIB Electrician status
• Up to date BS 7671 Wiring Regulations qualification
• Competence in inspection, testing and certification (Some centres may carry out an initial capability assessment.)
• Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical qualification (2357 or 2346)
• ECS Gold Card / JIB Electrician status
• Up to date BS 7671 Wiring Regulations qualification
• Competence in inspection, testing and certification (Some centres may carry out an initial capability assessment.)
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
• Multiple choice online/written examinations
• Short answer assessments
• Practical installation and verification tasks
• Learners gain the LCL Awards Level 3 EV Charging Installation certificate
• Short answer assessments
• Practical installation and verification tasks
• Learners gain the LCL Awards Level 3 EV Charging Installation certificate
Additional Costs and Information
No additional costs listed. Standard PPE required for workshops.
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