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Level 3 Vehicle Charging and Starting Systems Course in Exeter

Cost£462.00
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Level 3 Vehicle Electrical Charging and Starting Systems Course in Exeter. Classes run at The Focus Training Group. This two-day, full-time daytime course is designed for practicing electricians moving into the electric vehicle charging sector. You'll need a solid working knowledge of BS7671, inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations, and you'll be required to sign a statement of competence. You must be at least 18 and provide evidence of your electrician status. The vehicle electrical charging and starting systems qualification covers the skills needed to work confidently on EV charging and starting systems.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at practicing electricians who wish to move into this sector.

Candidates must have a good knowledge of the latest edition of BS7671, of inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations, and are required to sign a statement of competence.

Candidates must provide evidence they are at least 18 years old.

Candidates must provide evidence that they are a practicing electrician and hold one of the following;

Completed Installation Electrician Apprenticeship with The Focus Training Group

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)

Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification

Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker

Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services

Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification

Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings

Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification

EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation

Equivalent historical qualifications

ECS Gold Card for a Domestic Electrician, JIB Electrician, or Approved Electrician Card

Entry requirements

This course is aimed at practicing electricians who wish to move into this sector.

Candidates must have a good knowledge of the latest edition of BS7671, of inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations, and are required to sign a statement of competence.

Candidates must provide evidence they are at least 18 years old.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of vehicle electrical charging systems and how they operate.
  • You'll learn how vehicle starting systems function and how to work on them safely.
  • You'll apply your knowledge of BS7671 to EV charging installation work.
  • You'll identify the requirements for safe inspection and testing of vehicle electrical systems.
  • You'll develop the technical competence needed to sign off on EV charging installations.

How you will learn

The course runs over two full days in a classroom setting. Learning is practical and knowledge-based, drawing on your existing electrician experience. Assessment includes a statement of competence that you sign as part of the course requirements. The centre will confirm the full assessment format before you attend.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Focus Training Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • EV charging installer: install and commission electric vehicle charge points
  • Electrical installer: expand into EV charging alongside existing electrical work
  • EV infrastructure technician: maintain and service EV charging networks
  • Domestic EV charge point installer: fit home charging units for private customers
  • Commercial EV charging engineer: work on workplace and public charging installations

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in the Design, Erection and Verification of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment: a natural next step to formalise your EV installation competence.
  • 18th Edition BS7671 Update (if not already held): essential underpinning for all electrical installation work, including EV systems.
  • City and Guilds 2919 EV Charging qualifications: widely specified by employers in the EV sector for charge point installation and maintenance roles.
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