Qualification Details

• Electrical
• Renewables

603/4908/6

LCL-E3007 - 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 latest IET Code of Practice.

This qualification has been updated to BS7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022) 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 charging modes, 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 aimed at electricians working within domestic and/or non-domestic premises and they shall hold as a minimum;

• A Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671 (current edition) and
• A Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations or a combined award including Periodic Inspection & Testing

 Scottish equivalents through SELECT;

• A SELECT customised Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations to BS 7671 (218) and
• A SELECT customised Award in Initial Verification (209) or a combined award including Periodic Inspection & Testing (214

If the applicant does not hold a Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations or SELECT equivalent as above, then they must hold one of the following;

• A Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment
• An SVQ in Electrical Installations (SCQF level 7)
• A Level 3 Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installations in Dwellings
• An Experienced Worker Qualification
• An ECS Gold Card (Installation or Approved Electrician)
• Be a member of a competent person scheme, as a Qualified Supervisor that meets the requirements of the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS)

• Multiple choice on-line examination and Practical Assessment

• LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018
• 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 Certificate in the Installation, Service and Maintenance of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) Systems

• Qualification Specification for EVCE

• IET Code of Practice