Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point installation and maintenance

This Level 3 apprenticeship unit develops the practical knowledge and skills needed for EV charge point installation and maintenance.

Learners will cover:

• Health and safety, legislation and safe working practices
• Electrical and scientific principles used in EV charge point installation
• Commercial and residential charge point equipment and systems
• Design, planning, installation and commissioning processes
• Cable termination and connection methods
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Safe isolation, inspection, testing and reporting
• Completion of documentation, test results and certification
• Use of digital learning and business communication platforms

By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:

• Understand safe working practices for EV charge point work
• Apply electrical principles to installation, testing and fault finding
• Understand EV charge point equipment types and requirements
• Install and commission EV charge point systems
• Inspect, test, maintain and fault-find EV charge point systems
• Record work accurately and communicate professionally

Non-levy employers: £0

Levy-paying employers: £950 (funding value)

This apprenticeship unit is funded through the employer’s Apprenticeship Service account or through government co-investment.

• Employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy will have 100% of the training and assessment costs funded by the government, based on the funding rate (£950)
• Levy-paying employers with sufficient funds in their Apprenticeship Service account can fund the full £950 using their levy
• Where levy funds are insufficient, the government will fund 95% of the £950 funding rate and the employer will contribute the remaining 5% (£47.50), which is paid directly to the training provider

Minimum 35 hours

This apprenticeship unit is delivered flexibly to fit around the learner’s job role, allowing employers to upskill staff efficiently while maintaining productivity.

This unit opens up several clear progression pathways within the electrical and low-carbon sectors, particularly as demand for EV infrastructure continues to grow across the UK.

Learners who complete this unit can progress into more specialist roles such as EV charge point installer, electrical maintenance engineer, or inspection and testing engineer, working across domestic, commercial, and industrial environments. It also provides a strong foundation for moving into renewable and low-carbon technologies, including solar PV, battery storage systems, and smart energy installations.

For those looking to further develop their qualifications, this unit can support progression onto advanced inspection and testing certifications, broader electrical installation qualifications, or higher-level apprenticeships in electrical or building services engineering.

In the longer term, learners may move into supervisory or project management roles, start their own electrical or EV installation business, or specialise in compliance, commissioning, or consultancy within the evolving energy and transport sectors.

To access funding for this apprenticeship unit, learners must meet both general apprenticeship eligibility requirements and the specific criteria for this course.

Learners must:

• Be employed in England with a contract of employment
• Spend a significant proportion of their working hours in England and have the right to work in the UK
• Be undertaking training that is directly relevant to their job role
• Meet any sector-specific requirements, including being a qualified electrician for this unit
• Hold a recognised Level 3 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

If you are uncertain about meeting the qualification requirements, please contact us for further clarification or to explore alternative pathways.

You will be asked to provide your qualification details after completing the payment section of the booking form.

All qualifications must be submitted at least 3 working days prior to the start of the course. Failure to do so may result in being unable to attend the training sessions

In addition, learners must not be in full-time education at the start of the programme and must be able to complete the training within their working role.

Employers are responsible for confirming that the learner is eligible for funding and that the unit supports their job role and development, in line with apprenticeship funding rules that apply to all employers accessing funded apprenticeship units