EV Charger Installation - Level 3 - 603/7131/6 (LCL)
Expand your electrical skills with the Level 3 EV Charger Installation qualification, designed for electricians looking to work with electric vehicle charging systems. This course develops your understanding of EV charging regulations, installation requirements, testing and commissioning procedures across domestic, commercial and industrial environments. Combining technical knowledge with practical assessment, you'll gain the skills needed to safely install and commission EV charging equipment.
Description
The LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Equipment is designed for appropriately qualified electrical professionals who want to develop specialist competence in EV charging installations.
Throughout the course, you'll develop your understanding of EV charging equipment, relevant electrical requirements, installation design considerations, protective measures, testing and commissioning.
You'll also learn how to assess installation requirements, select appropriate equipment and complete the checks needed before an EV charging installation is placed into service.
Specialist training for electricians: this qualification is designed to build on existing Level 3 electrical competence and current BS 7671 knowledge rather than teach electrical installation from the beginning.
5. Entry Requirements
Before registration, learners must provide evidence of both:
- A current Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671, commonly known as the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- A recognised Level 3 electrotechnical qualification, apprenticeship qualification, experienced-worker qualification or accepted equivalent.
Accepted qualifications may include:
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services – Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
- Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification.
- Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification.
- Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification.
- Building Services Engineering Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation Qualification.
- SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF Level 7.
- Other equivalent qualifications accepted under the current EAS Qualifications Guide.
Alternatively, applicants may provide a current ECS Gold Card issued by the JIB or SJIB in one of the following occupations:
- Installation Electrician.
- Approved Electrician.
- Maintenance Electrician.
- Domestic Electrician.
Important eligibility information
This is not an entry-level electrical qualification. All qualification evidence must be checked and approved by Kelly Energy Training before registration.
If you do not currently hold both the required BS 7671 qualification and recognised Level 3 electrical competence, please contact Kelly Energy Training before booking on 020 8202 8000 or kellyenergy.admin@kelly.co.uk.
1. Is this course right for you?
This course may be suitable if you are:
- A qualified electrician looking to develop EV charging installation skills.
- An electrical contractor looking to add EV charging work to your services.
- An electrical professional working across domestic, commercial or industrial environments.
- An experienced electrical installer looking to develop knowledge of EV-specific requirements.
- Looking to broaden your electrical skillset into low-carbon technologies.
Already electrically qualified? EV charging installation is a specialist progression route for electricians who already hold the required BS 7671 qualification and recognised Level 3 electrical competence.
2. Why take this qualification?
EV charging installations introduce specific electrical design, protection, installation, and commissioning considerations that qualified electricians need to understand before undertaking this type of work.
This qualification develops those specialist skills while building on your existing electrical installation knowledge and experience.
By completing this qualification you'll:
- Develop specialist knowledge of EV charging equipment and installations.
- Understand how BS 7671 requirements apply to EV charging installations.
- Develop your understanding of site assessment and installation design considerations.
- Build practical experience installing EV charging equipment.
- Develop Inspection, Testing and Commissioning skills specific to EV charging systems.
- Broaden your electrical skillset into an additional specialist area.
3. What you'll learn
During the course, you'll develop knowledge and practical skills in areas including:
- Legislation, standards and electrical requirements relevant to EV charging installations.
- Application of BS 7671 requirements to EV charging equipment.
- Different types of EV charging equipment and installation environments.
- Site assessment and installation planning.
- Electrical supply and circuit design considerations.
- Load assessment, demand and load-management considerations.
- Selection of appropriate protective devices and installation methods.
- Installation of EV charging equipment.
- Inspection and testing procedures.
- Commissioning and completion checks.
- Customer handover and guidance on safe equipment use.
4. What's Included?
Your course includes:
- ✓ Tutor-led classroom training.
- ✓ Practical EV charging installation exercises.
- ✓ Training on relevant EV charging requirements and standards.
- ✓ Guidance on installation design and site considerations.
- ✓ Practical Inspection, testing, and Commissioning activities.
- ✓ Written knowledge assessment.
- ✓ Practical assessment.
- ✓ LCL Awards certification upon successful completion.
6. Assessment
Assessment includes both theoretical and practical elements.
You'll complete a written knowledge assessment covering EV charging requirements, installation considerations and safe working practices.
You'll also complete a practical assessment demonstrating your ability to apply the required installation, inspection, testing and commissioning procedures to EV charging equipment.
The assessment checks both your understanding of EV charging installations and your ability to apply that knowledge in a practical electrical environment.
7. Where can this qualification lead?
EV charging installation can form part of a broader specialist skillset for qualified electricians working across domestic, commercial and industrial electrical environments.
Depending on your existing qualifications, experience and career goals, you may choose to continue developing your skills through areas such as:
- Further Inspection & Testing training.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations updates and Continuing Professional Development.
- Solar PV Installation & Maintenance .
- Battery Storage / Electrical Energy Storage Systems .
- Other specialist electrical and low-carbon technologies, subject to the relevant entry requirements.
Building a broader low-carbon electrical skillset? EV charging, Solar PV and Battery Storage are separate specialist areas rather than a compulsory training sequence. Qualified electricians can choose the technologies most relevant to the work they want to undertake.