Free Level 3 EV Charging Installation Course in Ealing – Southall Community College

CostFREE
Duration1 day
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College. This one-day, full-time daytime course is designed for qualified electricians who want to add EV charging installation to their work. You'll cover the legislation, requirements, and technical knowledge needed to install charging units in homes and small commercial settings. Entry requires an existing Level 3 electrical qualification, plus relevant work experience if that qualification is more than five years old.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

Electrical - Level 3 qualification Work experience (if your qualification is morethan 5 years old)

You will alsohave an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we canensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the current legislation and regulations covering EV charging point installation in domestic and small commercial settings.
  • You'll learn the technical requirements for selecting and siting charging units correctly.
  • You'll study the differences between domestic and small commercial EV charging installations.
  • You'll prepare for the end-of-course examination through class-based projects and guided discussion.
  • You'll explore the growing market for EV infrastructure and what it means for electrical contractors.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom over one full day. You'll take part in tutor-led sessions, group discussion with other electricians, and class-set projects. Home study tasks support your preparation. Assessment is by a written end-of-course examination. You'll also have an interview with course tutors at enrolment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • EV Charging Installer: design and fit domestic and commercial EV charge points.
  • Electrical Installer: broader electrical installation work, now including EV infrastructure.
  • Electrical Contractor: run your own business offering EV charging installation services.
  • Green Energy Electrician: specialise in low-carbon electrical systems and technologies.
  • Building Services Engineer: work on electrical systems across residential and commercial projects.

What you could study next

  • Higher-level EV charging qualifications: Southall Community College notes that courses covering large-scale EV charging and quality assurance are available. These build on this Award for electricians working on bigger commercial or fleet installations.
  • Green skills electrical courses: further training in energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies can broaden the services you offer and open doors to specialist roles in the growing green energy sector.

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