Renewables

This qualification serves as a supplementary short course, supporting the professional development of competent electricians who meet industry entry requirements outlined in the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS). It is designed as CPD for qualified electricians to be able to install and maintain small solar PV systems.
By completing this qualification, electricians can enhance their expertise in regard to solar PV infrastructure, with the aim of ensuring safe and efficient installations for the growing demand in this field.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the specific and supplementary requirements related to the design, installation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems, in domestic and small commercial settings. These requirements align with the current IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems and the most relevant Regulations in relation to solar PV infrastructure.

On successful completion of this qualification, learners can progress on to City & Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations. As well as other CPD qualifications within Electrotechnical.

Age restrictions - This qualification is approved for learners aged 18 or above.

Required materials:

• IET Code of Practice for Grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems, 2nd Edition.
• IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition: BS 7671:2018 (latest amendment) Requirements for Electrical Installations

Learner entry requirements:
This course is intended for practicing electricians. Eligibility for this qualification must be confirmed according to the learner entry requirements as outlined below.
Evidence that eligibility requirements have been met must be kept by the centre for 3 years and will be subject to external quality assurance processes.
Learners must hold one of the following:

• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment) (2357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance)(2357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357)
• City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker (2356)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification (2347)
• Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable
• Equivalent historical qualifications Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (see latest version link), or
• ECS Gold Card (for domestic electrician), JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card

What is the purpose of this qualification?

This qualification is intended as a short course aimed at continual professional development supporting the development of knowledge/understanding of electric vehicle charging design and installations. The qualification is built to reflect the specific requirements in relation to the design and quality assurance of largescale electric vehicle charging installations.

Largescale charging points are defined as:

• Medium power - from 50 kW up to 90 kW (rapid charging)
• High power - capable of up to 350 kW

Update: Although not in the scope of the City and Guilds course or IET Code of Practice, we also provide an introduction and detail of the latest Megawatt Charging System technology (MCS).

Learners undertaking this course may already be doing the associated roles from practicing operative capacity, with proven and demonstrable skills in working ass skilled and competent electricians and/or electrical installers. Validation of these skills and level of competence are reflected in the entry requirements for this qualification.

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians interested in understanding how to design and install the range of electric vehicle charging equipment and systems available. They aim to provide expert guidance to learners wishing to gain further knowledge and understanding of electric vehicle charging equipment design and installation.

What does the qualification cover?

The qualification covers how to redesign commercial premises and public spaces to accommodate electric vehicle chargers and the electrical supply systems. It also covers the safety requirements, maintenance strategy and technical assurance process for designing electric vehicle charging sites.

Learners will achieve the following mandatory unit:

302/304 Design and quality assurance of largescale electric vehicle charging installations.

Assessment

This course consists of a short-answer and scenario-based question paper — 90 minutes, and a Design project — 3 hours

Required literature

• IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (4^th edition)
• BS 76712018)+A2(2022)
• IET Electric Vehicle Charging Installations at Filling Stations.

Learner entry requirements

This course is intended for practicing electricians as part of the assessment for this qualification, learners must hold one of the following:

• 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures, and the Environment)
• 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in installing Electrotechnical Systems (Electrical Maintenance)
• 5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification
• 2356 Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
• 2346 Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
• Other Awarding Organisations equivalences will also be acceptable, or
• ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card.

Other qualifications to consider are:

• HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• 2396 City and Guilds Level 4 Award in the Design and Verification of Electrical Installations

The qualifications above must have been achieved no more than 5 years prior to starting this qualification or there must be evidence the candidate has remained current by completing relevant CPD such as City and Guilds 2382 or equivalent.

For those who work for a manufacturer or a design company

If you are considering enrolling on the training to develop your understanding of the largescale EVSE space, but do not have any of the qualifications mentioned above - then you can contact us for an online interview to enrol. This will mainly be to look through your CV (you may have an engineering or a manufacturing background for example - or maybe a HNC/HND) and contain a professional discussion where we will determine if you would be able to be successfull with the training and assessments.