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

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

—

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

What you'd do

Install EV charge points in domestic garages, car parks, and commercial sites

Route and connect supply cables for charge point installations

Carry out safe isolation before starting any electrical work

Test completed installations including earthing and RCD protection

Commission charge points and configure network connectivity settings

Complete installation certificates and notify work as required

Diagnose and repair basic faults on in-service charge points

What you'd learn

EV charging technology: AC and DC charge points, connectors, and communication protocols

PAS 1899 and the IET Code of Practice for EV charging installation

Electrical installation regulations relevant to EV charge points (BS 7671)

Safe isolation and working safely on charge point installations

Testing and commissioning of installed charge points

Earthing and protective equipotential bonding for EV installations

Fault-finding and basic maintenance on charge point equipment

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