Level 3 Award in the Installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment in Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Locations

Installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment

This regulated qualification is for those wishing to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in the Installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment in Domestic, Commercial and Industrial locations.

The qualification has been designed in conjunction with the Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation IET Code of Practice 5th edition, BS 7671:2018+2:2022 Requirements for Electrical Installations and current industry requirements.

1. Know the key requirements for electric vehicle charging equipment (EVCE) installations.
2. Know and identify equipment of, and differences between, the four modes of charging, and Wireless Power Transfer types (WPT).
3. Understand the preparation for design and installation of EVCE.
4. Be able to prepare to design and install EVCE.
5. Be able to install EVCE in Dwellings, Commercial and Industrial Locations.
6. Understand requirements for initial verification and handover of an EVCE installation.
7. Be able to conduct inspection and testing and complete handover to client.

This qualification is intended for qualified and practicing electricians who are 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: 

• Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 (current edition). 

And one of the following:

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Installation or Maintenance)
• Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification
• Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services Experienced Worker
•  Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification 
• Level 3 Electrotechnical in Dwellings Experienced Worker Qualification
• Building Services Engineering (Level 3) Electrotechnical Installation Qualification
  SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF level 7
• Equivalent Qualifications. See Tables A4.7 and A4.8 of the EAS Qualifications Guide   
• Current ECS Gold Card issued by the JIB or SJIB – Installation Electrician, Approved Electrician, Maintenance Electrician or Domestic Electrician. 

Multiple Choice on-line examination

Practical Assessment

• LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification, Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations
• LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations
• LCL Awards Level 3 Certificate In Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings
• LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018

• Qualification Specification for EVCE
• Qualification Specification for L3 Award in Electric Vehicle Charging (2025)