City & Guilds 2921-31 Electric Vehicle Charging in Chesterfield

City & Guilds 2921-31 Level 3 Award In Design and installation of domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging installation 

  

The New qualification is set to replace the existing City and Guilds 2919 and as of July 2023 the 2919 will no longer be available 

  

The qualification in its new format will only be available to practicing Electricians that meet the below criteria 

  Entry Requirements 

  Minimum age 18 years old (mandatory) 

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 Electrotechnical Services (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 
  • • Equivalent historical qualifications (see EAS Table 4B/4C) EAS Qualifications guide December 2020 (theiet.org) 

or 

 ECS Gold Card, JIB Electrician or Approved Electrician Card 

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 a City and Guilds 2382 or equivalent. 

  

Upon completion attendees will be qualified to install both Commercial and Domestic electrical Vehicle Charger units. 

The qualification centres around being able to know the key requirements relating to electric vehicle charging equipment, including types of equipment. It includes how to design an installation, inspect, test, commission and maintain installations. 

During your study you will cover a range of knowledge and skills across areas including inspection & testing and handing over of electrical vehicle charging equipment. Candidates will be assessed by on-line multiple choice test and a practical assignment. 

This 2 day course provides expert guidance on EV charging equipment installation, an important emerging area which is not covered in detail by the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) or the IET€™s Guidance Notes. 

  

The qualification includes additional methods of protecting against open PEN conductor faults and how to assess if an installation has an issue with diverted neutral current. It also includes smart functions in EVSE and relevant items within the 

installation as a whole. Integration into prosumer€™s electrical installations including the option of electric vehicles reverse feeding into the installation and/or supply grid. 

  

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