City & Guilds 2921-34 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations

Electricians searching for the City and Guilds 2921-34 qualification are usually already comfortable with installation work and looking for the next specialist step, and the City & Guilds 2921-34 Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations is exactly that. Built for those who already hold a strong foundation in electrical installation, this EV charging design course focuses squarely on the standards, technical considerations and design principles behind EV charging equipment and its associated circuits, rather than hands-on installation itself.

Anyone still working to older wiring regulations should look at the City & Guilds 18th Edition 3-Day Course (2382-18) first, since current knowledge of BS 7671 underpins much of what's covered here. Delivered over two days, delegates work through the current IET Code of Practice and relevant sections of BS 7671, building a clearer understanding of different types of electric vehicle supply equipment, charging methods and installation scenarios across domestic and small commercial settings. This Level 3 award in EV charging installation also covers the extra considerations that come with designing EV charging circuits, from earthing and protection arrangements through to labelling, risk assessment and communication with supply authorities.

Successful completion leads to a recognised qualification that supports electricians looking to broaden their service offering to meet growing customer demand, and this domestic EV charging design course sits naturally alongside other technical CPD, including the City & Guilds PAT Testing 2377-77 Course and Solar PV training. It's also a natural next step for anyone who's already completed the City & Guilds (2919-01) EV Charging Point Installation Course (Domestic, Commercial & Industrial) and now wants this EV charging installation design training to build design-level expertise alongside practical installation skills.

Delegates must bring evidence of their qualifications to the training centre; without this, training cannot continue.

By the end of the course, delegates should be able to:

• Understand the legislation, standards and guidance relevant to EV charging installations
• Identify the main types and features of electric vehicle supply equipment
• Apply key design considerations for domestic and small commercial EV charging systems
• Explain requirements for inspection, testing, commissioning and handover
• Recognise maintenance needs and common technical risks associated with EV charging equipment
• Understand how EV systems connect with emerging smart and energy storage technologies

This course will cover the following topics:

• EV charging legislation, standards and industry guidance
• BS 7671 Section 722 and the IET Code of Practice
• Types of EV charging equipment and charging modes
• Design considerations for domestic and small commercial installations
• Earthing, protection and installation requirements
• Open PEN conductor faults and diverted neutral current issues
• Risk assessment, labelling and notification requirements
• Inspection, testing, commissioning and handover
• Maintenance and fault-related considerations
• Smart EVSE functions and vehicles as energy storage systems

Assessment is completed through one online multiple-choice examination of 30 questions over 60 minutes, checking delegates' understanding of the regulatory, technical and design principles covered on the course. On successful completion, learners are awarded the full qualification.

This qualification suits qualified electricians looking to move into EV charging work, practising installation or maintenance electricians expanding their technical knowledge, domestic electricians developing expertise in EV charging systems, and experienced electrical professionals seeking a recognised EV charging qualification, including those working in homes, small commercial premises or mixed-use environments. It's worth noting this is a theory-based course and does not include practical installation or testing tasks.

Delegates must already meet the relevant entry requirements before attending, bringing evidence of qualifications to the training centre, without which training cannot continue. To book online or by telephone, candidates need either a current ECS Gold Card for Installation Electrician, Maintenance Electrician or Domestic Electrician, or one of the following qualifications: C&G 5393 Electrotechnical in Dwellings, C&G 5357 Level 3 Electrotechnical (installation or maintenance), C&G 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment, C&G 2346 Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification, or C&G 2347 Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification, along with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification if the original qualification was achieved more than five years ago.