Specialise in Commercial and Rapid EV Charging Infrastructure
The City & Guilds 2921-32 and 2921-33 combined course is the UK’s leading qualification for electricians and engineers working on large-scale electric vehicle charging installations. This intensive 4-day programme covers the design, quality assurance, installation, and maintenance of medium-power rapid charging systems (50–90kW) and high-power charging systems (up to 350kW), including an introduction to Megawatt Charging System technology for heavy goods vehicles.
With the UK government targeting 300,000 public charge points by 2030 and commercial fleet electrification accelerating across every sector, qualified large-scale EV charging installers are in exceptional demand. This course positions you for the highest-value projects in the EV infrastructure market.
Who Is This Course For?
Qualified electricians moving into commercial EV work — If you already hold the 2921-34 (domestic EV) qualification and want to take on higher-value commercial projects, this is your next step.
Electrical engineers designing EV infrastructure — The course covers design principles, load calculations, and quality assurance for large-scale installations — essential knowledge for specification and sign-off.
Contractors bidding for commercial EV contracts — Fleet depots, workplace charging, supermarket car parks, and motorway service areas all require installers with the 2921-32/33 qualification. This is a differentiator when tendering.
Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and their contractors — Companies building and maintaining public rapid charging networks need qualified engineers across their supply chain.
What Sets This Apart from the Domestic Course (2921-34)
The domestic EV course covers Mode 3 chargers up to 22kW for homes and small commercial premises. This large-scale course covers a completely different scope:
Medium-power rapid charging (50–90kW) — DC rapid chargers for public locations, fleet depots, and workplace car parks
High-power charging (150–350kW) — Ultra-rapid chargers for motorway service areas and public charging hubs
Megawatt Charging System (MCS) — Introduction to the emerging standard for heavy goods vehicle and bus charging
Three-phase power systems — Design and installation considerations for commercial electrical supplies
Advanced load management — Dynamic load balancing across multiple high-power charge points
Thermal management — Cooling systems and safety requirements for high-power charging equipment
Course Structure — 4 Days at Our Nottingham Centre
The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application across four intensive days:
Days 1–2: Design and Quality Assurance (2921-32) — System architecture, design calculations, quality assurance procedures, and compliance requirements
Days 3–4: Installation and Maintenance (2921-33) — Installation procedures, commissioning, maintenance schedules, fault diagnosis, and health and safety
Assessment
Assessment consists of three components:
Design and QA written exam (90 minutes) — Short-answer and scenario-based questions
Installation and Maintenance written exam (120 minutes) — Short-answer and scenario-based questions
Design project (3 hours) — A complete design exercise for a large-scale EV charging installation
Two City & Guilds Qualifications
On successful completion, you receive two separate City & Guilds certificates:
Level 3 Award in the Design and Quality Assurance of Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-32)
Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Large-Scale Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-33)
