Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-31)
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians wishing to upskill their currency of qualifications to safely install and maintain electric vehicle charging posts.The purpose of this qualification is to install domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charger units. The qualification centres around being able to know the key requirements relating to electric vehicle charging equipment, including types of equipment.
Skills
- Design an installation; including assessment of location and methods for selecting suitable cable
- Electrical energy storage systems
- Requirements for inspection; testing; commissioning and handover of EVC equipment and circuits
- Risks associated with installations; including PEN/CNE conductor faults and electric shock
- Statutory and non-statutory documents for selection; installation and commissioning of EVC equipment
- Suitability of different modes of charging equipment and connections
- System earthing and supply arrangements
- Traffic Management Orders situation identification
Earning Criteria
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This individual is able to know the key requirements relating to electric vehicle charging equipment
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This individual is able to know different types and features of electric vehicle charging equipment
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This individual is able to design an installation for electric vehicle charging equipment
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This individual is able to understand requirements for inspection, testing, commissioning and handover of electric vehicle charging equipment and circuits
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This individual is able to understand the use of vehicles as electrical energy storage systems as part of prosumer’s installations