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Electric vehicle (EV) charging point installation and maintenance – Apprenticeship unit (level 3)

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Information about Electric vehicle (EV) charging point installation and maintenance – Apprenticeship unit (level 3)

This apprenticeship unit is for existing employed electricians who, with the support of their employer, need upskilling to install, inspect, test and maintain commercial electric vehicle charger units.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Technical knowledge

  • Importance of accurate preparation, completion, and maintenance of relevant work documentation for electric vehicle charge point system including observation, test results and certification documents.
  • Mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations used in electric vehicle charge point installation.
  • Fault diagnosis and rectification of electric vehicle charge point system using different diagnostic and problem-solving techniques and the methods to find, assess, and resolve faults in industrial, commercial, and residential environments. 
  • Processes and procedures including the design, planning, setting up, and installing electric vehicle charge points in commercial, and residential environments.
  • The purpose of different charge point equipment and systems and their characteristics, features, and their electrical requirements in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
  • Health and safety legislation regulation and safe working practices relevant to electric vehicle charge point installation and maintenance, covering hazards and risks and how these can be avoided.
  • Safe isolation, initial verification and appreciate periodic inspection, testing and reporting of electric vehicle charge point system in commercial, and residential environments.
  • Methods of terminating and connecting cables for electric vehicle charge systems in industrial, commercial, and residential environments. 

Technical skills

  • Inspect and test electric vehicle charge point systems in commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
  • Maintain electric vehicle charge point systems using appropriate testing equipment and procedures.
  • Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
  • Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications. 
  • Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
  • Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and carrying out electric vehicle charge point system installation and maintenance activities.
  • Install electric vehicle charge point equipment and components. 
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Construction and the built environment
Qualification level
3
Equal to A level
Course duration
90 months
Funding
£1,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Electrician
  • Installation electrician
  • Maintenance electrician

View more information about Electric vehicle (EV) charging point installation and maintenance – Apprenticeship unit (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.