Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment in Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Level 3 Award 603/4908/6
This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians, electrical technicians and engineers with experience of electrical installations, and associated inspection and testing.
Electric Vehicles have an important role to play in meeting air quality legislation and the UK’s commitment to climate change targets. For this reason, the UK government is actively supporting the switch to electric vehicles.
This qualification has been updated in accordance with the changes to BS7671:2018 + A2:2022. During the review process it was identified that there are a number of anomalies between BS7671:2018+A2:2022 and the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installations (4th Edition). As BS7671 is the primary reference document and most recently reviewed this will take precedence over the Code of Practice. References will be updated accordingly when the 5th Edition of the Code of Practice has been launched.
Learners will require a copy of BS7671:2018+A2:2022 along with a copy of the Code of Practice to undertake this qualification.
The following updates have been made to the qualification documentation:
Training presentation and question bank have been updated to reflect the changes made in BS 7671:2018 + A2:2022
This qualification is available for registration from the 1st September 2022 with the previous version being suspended for registration from 1st October 2022. Centres must submit all documentation for certification on the previous version by 30th November 2022.
* Please note that the course headline price is discounted based on a Minimum of 4 persons attending training.
Introduction
LCL Awards announced on 28th May 2025 via Technical Bulletin (TB) ELEC/006 that there will be changes to the prerequisite entry requirements, effective from 1st September 2025, for the LCL Awards low carbon technology (renewable) qualifications . These changes have now been applied to the relevant qualification documentation and website.
Detail
This qualification is intended for qualified and practicing electricians age 18+.
On application for the qualification, the Approved Centre (AC) will carry out an initial assessment of the learner’s capability to complete the qualification.
Prior to registering for the qualification, learners must provide evidence to the AC that they meet the qualification pre-requisites by holding a:
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Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 (current edition).
And one of the following:
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation or Maintenance)
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Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification
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Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
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Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification
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Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
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Building Services Engineering (Level 3) Electrotechnical Installation Qualification
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SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7
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Equivalent Qualifications. See Tables A4.7 and A4.8 of the EAS Qualifications Guide
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Current ECS Gold Card issued by the JIB or SJIB – Installation Electrician, Approved Electrician, Maintenance Electrician or Domestic Electrician.
Additional Information
The option for an RPL assessment for meeting the qualification pre-requisites as is no longer permitted from 1st September 2025.
Due to the pre-requisites requiring a Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification the minimum age for learners registering for the qualification is 18+
Centres are encouraged to refer to the most recent version of the EAS Qualifications Guide June 2025 for guidance on the recognition of qualifications.
Electric Vehicles have an important role to play in meeting air quality legislation and the UK’s commitment to climate change targets. For this reason, the UK government is actively supporting the switch to electric vehicles.
This qualification covers the proof of competence and now how for the installation of dedicated conductive charging equipment for the charging of pure electric and plug-in hybrid electric road vehicles (PHEV) and includes the extended range of electric vehicles (E-REV). It covers the installation of both AC and DC charging equipment intended for plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) complying with BS EN 61851 and “The Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installations”.
Please Note: Your exam will take place at the end of the course. However, if you feel you require additional study time, you may choose to come back at the end of the next course (Please inform your class tutor if you wish to delay your exam time until the end of the next available course) for more information refer to our website Terms & Conditions of Service
Reading material is provided during the course