Electrical Vehicle Charging - City and Guilds 2919 Course in Sheffield

Electrical Vehicle Charging - City and Guilds 2919, EAL or ELECSA

This Qualification is becoming more and more popular, The UK vehicle industry charging infastructure is estimated to hit £45million by the 2020. With the demand for charging points to be fitted ever increasing their just simply enough qualified installers to undertake the work.

The City and Guilds 2919 covers all key aspects to install, eliminate faults and also test and inspect electric vehicle charging points.

In this new and exciting sector from which already qualified electricians can move into releatively with ease. Its an excellent opportunity to branch out and become a specialist installer.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however we do expect you to meet the following requirements:

• Minimum age 18 years old (mandatory)

Must be able to demonstrate the following competencies

• Be able to correctly install and terminate:

pvc/pvc cable (twin and earth)

Steel Wire armoured cable (swa)

• Be able to carry out an initial verification (inspection & testing) on an electrical installation and complete the necessary paperwork.

Note: These competencies are required for the assessment and are not taught as part of the course.

• It is also recommended that you are up to date with your wiring regulations and hold the 18th edition 2382-18.

You will be taught how to design, specify, install, fault find, test and inspect electric vehicle charging points both for the commercial and domestic sector. This includes the €œon street€ points that you may have seen in many town centres.

• Introduction to Electric Vehicles - Electric Vehicle types, Characteristics, Charging requirements,  Safety considerations
• Overview of Electric Vehicle charging - Modes of charging and requirements, restrictions
• Electrical Installation Requirements - Supply, Earthing, Planning permission, Explosive atmospheres, Protection, Labelling, Control, Risk assessment
• Installation - Practical domestic and commercial installation
• Inspection, Test and Certification - Commissioning and DNO paperwork
• System Test, Fault Finding and Examination - Includes both a practical and written assessments

• Exams & Assessments

  You will complete 2 forms of assessment on the last day of the course:

  Online Multiple Choice Exam

  Practical Assessment