EV Charging Installation

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 covers domestic and small commercial charge point installations, including single-phase and three-phase systems, load management, and compliance with BS 7671 and the IET Code of Practice for EV Charging. The course carries the TESP Electrician Plus endorsement.

Who Is This Course For?

The EV charging course is for qualified electricians who hold the NVQ Level 3 and want to add EV charger installation to their services. With over one million electric vehicles on UK roads and the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales approaching, demand for qualified EV installers is growing rapidly. The 2-day course is ideal for domestic electricians looking to diversify, commercial contractors tendering for workplace and car park installations, and anyone who wants to register as an OZEV-approved installer to access government grant-funded work.

What This Qualification Unlocks

The 2921-34 qualifies you to design, install, and commission EV charge points in domestic and small commercial settings. The course covers charger types (Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4), cable sizing and protection, earthing arrangements specific to EV installations, load management and smart charging, and the regulatory framework including BS 7671 and the IET Code of Practice. After completing the course, you can register with OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) as an approved installer, which allows your customers to claim government grants towards installation costs. You can also join manufacturer installer networks such as Zappi, Wallbox, Easee, and Pod Point.

Career and Earning Potential

EV charger installation is one of the fastest-growing specialisms in the electrical trade. A typical domestic installation takes half a day and charges £800 to £1,500 including the unit, making it highly profitable work. 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, 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.