Qualify as a Certified EV Charge Point Installer
The City & Guilds 2921-34 is the industry-standard qualification for designing and installing domestic and small commercial electric vehicle charging equipment. With over 1 million electric vehicles on UK roads and the government’s 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, demand for qualified EV charger installers is growing faster than the industry can supply them.
This intensive 2-day course at our Nottingham training centre gives you the knowledge, practical skills, and City & Guilds certification to install EV charging equipment confidently and compliantly. Add a high-demand specialism to your existing electrical qualifications and tap into one of the UK’s fastest-growing markets.
Who Is This Course For?
Qualified electricians adding EV charging to their services — If you hold the 18th Edition and a Level 3 electrical qualification, this course adds EV installation to your skill set in just 2 days. Many of our graduates start taking on EV installation work within weeks of completing the course.
Electricians seeking higher-value work — Domestic EV charger installations typically command £300–£600 per install, with most taking half a day. That’s significantly better than many routine electrical jobs.
Contractors building an EV installation division — Electrical companies looking to train their teams to meet growing customer demand for home and workplace charging.
Electricians pursuing manufacturer-approved installer status — Most EV charger manufacturers (Easee, Myenergi, Pod Point, Andersen) require installers to hold the 2921 qualification to validate product warranties.
What You’ll Learn
EV charging equipment types and specifications — Mode 2, Mode 3, and Mode 4 chargers, tethered vs untethered, smart charging features
Design considerations for EVCE installations — Cable sizing, circuit protection, earthing arrangements, and DNO notification requirements
Open PEN conductor protection — Understanding TN-C-S earthing risks and the protective measures required for EV installations
Smart charging and load management — Dynamic load balancing, scheduled charging, solar integration, and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology
Testing, commissioning, and certification — How to test, commission, and hand over an EV charger installation to the customer
IET Code of Practice (5th Edition) — The reference standard for EV charging equipment installation in the UK
How the Course Works
This is a 2-day intensive classroom course with hands-on practical training on real EV charging equipment. You’ll work through design exercises, practise installations on our training rigs, and complete testing and commissioning procedures — building the practical confidence to take on your first installation immediately after the course.
Class sizes are kept small for personalised attention, and our trainers have real-world experience installing EV chargers across domestic and commercial settings.
Assessment
Assessment is by online multiple-choice exam. Our trainers provide comprehensive preparation throughout the course, and we maintain a 95%+ first-time pass rate. Your City & Guilds certificate is typically issued within 2 weeks of passing.
Earning Potential
EV charger installation is one of the highest-earning specialisms for electricians:
Domestic installations: £300–£600 per install (typically half a day)
Small commercial installations: £500–£1,500+ depending on scope
Multiple installations (new builds, car parks): £2,000–£5,000+ per project
With the UK government targeting 300,000 public charge points by 2030 and every new home required to have EV charging from 2022, the market is set to grow for decades.
Want to Install Commercial and Large-Scale Systems Too?
If you want to work on motorway service stations, fleet depots, and commercial rapid charging infrastructure, consider also taking our City & Guilds 2921-32/33 Large-Scale EV Charging course — covering systems from 50kW rapid chargers up to 350kW high-power units.
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 — Ofqual number 610/4640/1 — is the current EV charging installer qualification (it replaced the older 2921-31 in 2024). It carries the TESP Electrician Plus kitemark and is recognised by the JIB / ECS as Continuing Professional Development for ECS Gold Card Installation, Maintenance and Domestic Electricians. We deliver the qualification as a 2-day intensive course in Nottingham, including the online multiple-choice assessment.
Entry Requirements
The 2921-34 is for practicing electricians. You must hold one of the following: City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma (2357) in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (or the Electrical Maintenance variant); City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (5357); City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Electrotechnical Experienced Worker (2356); 2346 EWA; equivalent qualifications from other awarding bodies or historical equivalents per the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS); or a valid ECS Gold Card (Installation, Maintenance or Domestic Electrician) issued by the JIB or SJIB. Scottish learners can evidence eligibility via SVQ Level 7; Welsh learners via EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation. Currency rule: the prerequisite must have been achieved within the last 5 years, OR you must hold the current 18th Edition (2382-26, Amendment 4 / Orange Book) as evidence of currency. The 2365 Level 2/3 Diploma on its own is not sufficient — a 2357 NVQ, EWA or Gold Card is required. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not permitted. Age 18+.
Course Content & Reference Materials
The single mandatory unit (Unit 305) covers the full scope of domestic and small commercial EV charging installation: statutory framework (Electricity at Work Regulations, HASAWA, ESQCR, Part S Building Regulations, Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations, Part P); non-statutory guidance (IET Code of Practice for EV Charging Equipment Installation 5th edition, BS 7671, IET Guidance Notes GN1/3/7/8, RC59 fire safety, manufacturer instructions); EVSE modes of charging (Mode 1/2/3/4) and connector types; design considerations (cable sizing, earthing arrangements including PME/TT and open-PEN protection, load management, smart charging, DNO notification under G98 / G99); testing, commissioning and handover; and vehicles as electrical energy storage systems (V2G / V2H prosumer installations). We issue an IET Code of Practice 5th edition copy for classroom use — you will need your own personal copy of BS 7671 Orange Book.
Assessment
A single online multiple-choice test (City & Guilds Evolve): 30 questions, 60 minutes, ~75% pass mark, open-book with the IET Code of Practice (5th ed) and BS 7671 permitted as reference materials. Up to 3 re-sit attempts if needed (£50 per re-sit). 95%+ first-time pass rate.
Current Grants & Schemes (2026)
Once qualified and scheme-registered, your customers can claim government grants through your installation work. EV chargepoint grant for flats and renters (£500 per socket from 1 April 2026, one socket per applicant). Households with on-street parking (£500 per socket with an approved cross-pavement solution). Residential landlords (£500 per socket, up to 200 sockets). Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) (£500 per socket, up to 40 sockets per business site). All schemes currently run until 31 March 2027. The older EVHS grant for owner-occupiers was withdrawn in 2022. All schemes are administered by OZEV and require installation by an OZEV-approved installer — the 2921-34 is the technical qualification requirement, and OZEV approval is granted on top once you are scheme-registered (NICEIC / NAPIT) as a competent person.
What This Qualification Unlocks
The 2921-34 is the UK standard qualification for EV charger installation in domestic and small commercial settings. It allows you to join manufacturer installer networks (Zappi / Myenergi, Ohme, Easee, Wallbox, Tesla, Pod Point), access OZEV-scheme work, and tender for the growing flat/rental EV charging market. Combined with the 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification, you can carry out the initial verification required under BS 7671 for each installation. If you want to move into commercial car parks, workplace charging, fleet depots and rapid/ultra-rapid infrastructure (50kW to 350kW), see the Large-Scale EV Charging (2921-32/33) course. Pairs naturally with solar PV & battery storage for home energy integration. Part of our home study electrician course pathway — the Wiring Regulations prerequisite (2382-26) can be taken remotely if needed.
Career and Earning Potential
EV charger installation is one of the fastest-growing specialisms in the electrical trade. Over 1.4 million electric vehicles are now on UK roads (up from 1M in 2023), with the 2030 ban on new pure petrol and diesel car sales driving continued demand. A typical domestic installation takes half a day and charges £800 to £1,500 including the unit. Self-employed EV installers regularly charge £300 to £500 per day. The market is expanding as new housing developments require EV charging infrastructure under Part S of the Building Regulations (2022), and commercial clients install workplace and fleet charging. Electricians who combine EV charging with solar PV and battery storage are particularly well positioned as demand for integrated home energy systems grows. The course is ELCAS eligible for Armed Forces personnel.
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