EV Buyers Guide

ROUTE 2 Trade Associations

Electricians, installers and engineers can also undertake training courses via a trade body. Members of NICEIC, NAPIT, and Select can take courses aimed at electricians and electrical contracting businesses who are looking to understand the specific requirements relating to Section 722 of BS 7671. With a particular focus on Section 722 ‘Electric vehicle Charging Installations’ and the IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicles Charging Equipment Installation, the courses include an overview to the latest government gr ants and funding strategies.

ROUTE 3 Private Training Providers

Companies such as Trade Skills 4 U and Logic 4 Training also offer EV charging installation courses, that meet the competency requirements for installers to register on the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) grant scheme.

ROUTE 4 Becoming an OZEV (Office for Zero Emissions) Authorised Installer

Any end user looking to take advantage of the aforementioned govern ment funding grants needs to employ an OZEV authorised installer to undertake the works. In order to join the government’s OZEV authorised installer list, professional electricians and installers must firstly be a member of a Competent Person Scheme, such as NAPIT or NICEIC, and demonstrate this with a valid membership number. Applicants will also be asked to

confirm the details of their EV charger installation training. To apply to be an OZEV authorised installer, see here.

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