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This bundle consists of our Electrical Vehicle Charging Virtual Classroom Training Course and the IET Code of Practice 5th Edition.

This course will cover the requirements of BS 7671 with particular focus on Section 722 ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Installations’ and the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation. An overview and signposting to the latest government grants and funding strategies will also be provided.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is aimed at electricians and electrical contracting businesses who are looking to understand the specific requirements relating to Section 722 of BS 7671. Whilst elements from across BS 7671 are included in this course, it is expected that those attending have a sound understanding of the wider requirements relating to the latest edition of the Standard which includes knowledge of circuit design, inspection, testing and certification.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Successful delegates will gain fundamental knowledge of the supply, installation, and protection requirements of electric vehicle charging points (EVCP).

COURSE OUTLINE

• Modes of charging and connection

• Pre-installation considerations and surveying

• Meeting the requirements of BS 7671 (Section 722)

• Awareness of IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation

• Commissioning and notification process

Did you know about these Electrical Vehicle grants offered by the government?

Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme

The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) provides grant funding of up to 75% towards the cost of installing electric vehicle charge points at domestic properties across the UK.

Workplace Charging Scheme

The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charge-points, for eligible businesses, charities and public sector organisations.

All scheme applicants MUST have:

• Proof of membership of the Electrician Associations (e.g. NICEIC/ECA/Select)

• Proof your company's installers have been trained to install electric vehicle charge points; names of installers, their qualifications and renewal dates.

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, 5TH EDITION

This IET Code of Practice provides a clear explanation of electric vehicle charging equipment and installation. It sets out the considerations and planning needed in advance and the necessary physical and electrical requirements during the installation process. It also details what needs to be considered when undertaking electrical work on charging equipment in various different locations - such as domestic dwellings, on-street locations, and commercial and industrial premises.

Key changes to the code for the 5th edition include:

• full alignment with BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and the latest guidance in ENA Engineering Recommendation G12/4.

• a substantially updated section on "Vehicle as Storage" including prosumer's electrical installations legislative changes reflecting:-

              o new regulations covered in the Smart Charging Regulations 2021.

              o changes to Part S of the Building Regulations 2022.

              o physical installation requirements and accessibility for Part M of the Building Regulations and PAS 1899 guidance.

              o changes made within the latest amendment to BS7671.

• new guidance on the installation of telecommunications and auxiliary cabling.

• revising the requirements of a simultaneous contact assessment to accommodate a mix of earthing arrangements.

• considerations for Fire Safety in EV charging installations (recognising RISCAuthority publication RC59) for domestic and commercial properties.

• new and updated appendices covering:

             o installation practices for earth electrodes.

             o Mode 4 charging equipment including details of pantograph connectivity systems for HGV and PSV.

             o guidance regarding the minimum depth of buried cables and minimum height of overhead suspended cables in different environments.

• extended guidance covering earth fault loop impedance and RCD testing, including use of vehicle simulators for Mode 3 charging equipment, and testing in prosumer's electrical installations.

• an expanded DNO Notification section to include for V2G and V2H applications.

• updated guidance on inductive charging installations. Developed by a technical committee of industry experts the Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation - Code of Practice is essential reading for all  installers of EV charging units and will also be of real value to all those involved in decisions regarding  the rapidly developing EV charging infrastructure landscape.

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

Our terms and conditions outline our cancellation and refund policy, please refer to these should you need to cancel or amend your booking.

On occasion we may need to cancel an assessment. In most cases we will give approximately 2 weeks' notice and offer an alternative date/location. Please consider this if booking travel/accommodation. We will not be liable for any loss of work or expenses incurred. 

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