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Electric vehicle (EV) charging point installation and maintenance – Apprenticeship unit
Level 3 · AdvancedConstruction and the built environment
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This apprenticeship unit covers the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charge points in domestic, commercial, and public locations. You will learn to safely install, test, and commission AC charge points and gain the knowledge needed to maintain and fault-find on installed equipment. It is typically combined with a broader electrical apprenticeship and aligned to PAS 1899 and IET Code of Practice standards.
On the job
What you’ll learn
EV charging technology: AC and DC charge points, connectors, and communication protocols
PAS 1899 and the IET Code of Practice for EV charging installation
Electrical installation regulations relevant to EV charge points (BS 7671)
Safe isolation and working safely on charge point installations
Testing and commissioning of installed charge points
Earthing and protective equipotential bonding for EV installations
Fault-finding and basic maintenance on charge point equipment
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Install EV charge points in domestic garages, car parks, and commercial sites
Route and connect supply cables for charge point installations
Carry out safe isolation before starting any electrical work
Test completed installations including earthing and RCD protection
Commission charge points and configure network connectivity settings
Complete installation certificates and notify work as required
Diagnose and repair basic faults on in-service charge points
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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