flagship course
Car Charging Stations
Plan, site and run a small public or shared EV charging point: demand, power, safety, pricing, uptime and users.
about this course
What you will be able to do
- Understand Explain charger types, connectors and grid limits.
- Apply Choose a site and size the supply.
- Analyse Estimate demand, usage and revenue.
- Evaluate Judge safety, cost, uptime and fairness.
- Create Write a site plan and operations sheet.
Task, condition and standard
Task
Plan one charging point or small hub with site survey, power sizing, safety plan, tariff, maintenance plan and 12-month cash view.
Condition
A computer, a map, a spreadsheet, two peers and a licensed electrician mentor. No live installation work is done by learners.
Standard
Power and demand maths is correct; protective devices and earthing are listed and approved by a licensed person; accessibility is planned; uptime target and tariff shown; peers rate Meets or better.
Who it is for: Site hosts, shop and hotel owners, utilities assistants, installers. Requirements: none. Materials: lesson text, worked examples, templates, rubric, quiz, tracker.
lesson by lesson
8 modules with worked examples
Module 1 Charger types, speeds and connectors 3 hUnderstand
Chargers differ in power, speed and cost. Choose by how long drivers will stay.
- AC points (3 to 22 kW) suit long stays such as homes, workplaces and hotels; the car converts AC to DC.
- DC fast chargers (50 kW and above) suit quick stops on routes.
- Connector types and standards depend on region; check which cars you must support.
- Smart chargers can share power and report faults.
Activity. Compare three charger types in a table with power, time to add 30 kWh, cost range and best site.
Standard to meet. Check that table values are correct and sourced.
Module 2 Choosing a site 4 hApply
The right place and the right grid connection decide success.
- Visible, safe, well lit, accessible, near amenities such as food and toilets.
- Distance to the electricity supply and spare transformer capacity.
- Permission from the land owner, the utility and the local authority.
- Space for growth, queuing and turning.
Activity. Complete a mock site survey for two sites and score five criteria.
Standard to meet. Justify scores in writing.
Module 3 Power sizing and load management 5 hApply
Do not overload the supply.
- Total kW = number of chargers x kW each x diversity factor (the share likely to be in use at the same time).
- Compare with supply capacity; use load management when limited.
- Plan growth with spare conduit.
- Include power for lights, screens and equipment.
Activity. Size a site and show the calculation.
Standard to meet. Check that the maths is correct and respect the supply limit.
Module 4 Demand and revenue 5 hAnalyse
Estimate real use before you invest.
- Count nearby EVs and traffic; talk to likely users.
- Utilisation = hours in use / hours open.
- Revenue = kWh sold x price minus electricity cost and fees.
- Test low, medium and high demand cases.
Activity. Build a 12-month model with three demand cases.
Standard to meet. Show the currency and list assumptions.
Module 5 Safety and standards 5 hEvaluate
Protect users and property.
- Residual current device (RCD), earthing, surge protection, emergency stop and a fire plan.
- Weather protection, cable management and trip-free layout.
- Regular inspection and testing by qualified staff.
- Clear signs and instructions.
Activity. List the safety measures for your site.
Standard to meet. Obtain approval of the list from a licensed person.
Module 6 Pricing and payment 4 hEvaluate
Make prices clear and fair.
- Per kWh, per minute, session fee and idle fee.
- Display the price before charging begins.
- Use payment methods approved in your place.
- Offer a way for users without a smartphone.
Activity. Design a tariff and test it with three examples.
Standard to meet. Solve the examples correctly.
Module 7 Operations and uptime 4 hApply
Chargers must work when drivers arrive.
- Remote monitoring and a fault response target.
- Maintenance schedule and spare parts.
- A helpline number printed on the unit.
- Record faults and fixes.
Activity. Write an operations sheet with targets.
Standard to meet. Set measurable targets.
Module 8 Inclusion and the site plan 4 hCreate
Everyone should be able to charge.
- Step-free access, bay width, lighting and a call button.
- Multi-language instructions and simple screens.
- Share the plan with the community.
- Review after six months.
Activity. Finish the plan and a review date.
Standard to meet. Write the plan so that peers can follow it and see accessibility steps.
assessment
How you are checked
Your evidence: site survey, sizing sheet, safety plan, tariff, maintenance plan, cash view. Two peers and one mentor mark it with this rubric. Pass: no criterion at 'Not yet'.
| Criterion | Not yet | Meets | Exceeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power sizing | Errors | Correct | Correct with growth plan |
| Safety | Missing | Listed | Listed and approved |
| Business view | No numbers | 12-month model | Model with sensitivity |
| Site data | Power assumed | Supply capacity from the utility letter or meter and load recorded | Load profile logged across a week and the hub sized to it |
| Grid, electrical and planning rules | Permits not checked | Grid connection, electrical code and planning consent for the place are written down | Steps checked with the utility and the answers filed |
Ten-question check, with model answers
Q1. What is load sharing?
Model answer: Dividing supply among chargers. (Covered in module 3: Power sizing and load management. To pass that module: Check that the maths is correct and respect the supply limit.)
Q2. Which suits long stays?
Model answer: AC chargers. (Covered in module 1: Charger types, speeds and connectors. To pass that module: Check that table values are correct and sourced.)
Q3. Utilisation formula?
Model answer: Hours in use / hours open. (Covered in module 4: Demand and revenue. To pass that module: Show the currency and list assumptions.)
Q4. Name a safety measure.
Model answer: RCD, earthing or emergency stop. (Covered in module 5: Safety and standards. To pass that module: Obtain approval of the list from a licensed person.)
Q5. Why display price?
Model answer: Fairness and trust. (Covered in module 6: Pricing and payment. To pass that module: Solve the examples correctly.)
Q6. What is idle fee?
Model answer: Charge for occupying a bay after charging. (Covered in module 6: Pricing and payment. To pass that module: Solve the examples correctly.)
Q7. Who approves electrics?
Model answer: Licensed electrician. (Covered in module 5: Safety and standards. To pass that module: Obtain approval of the list from a licensed person.)
Q8. Why monitor remotely?
Model answer: Quick faults response. (Covered in module 7: Operations and uptime. To pass that module: Set measurable targets.)
Q9. Name an access feature.
Model answer: Step-free route or wide bays. (Covered in module 8: Inclusion and the site plan. To pass that module: Write the plan so that peers can follow it and see accessibility steps.)
Q10. Revenue formula?
Model answer: kWh x price minus cost. (Covered in module 4: Demand and revenue. To pass that module: Show the currency and list assumptions.)
levels L1 to L7
The ladder, slide by slide
Seven slides, one per level. Open each for the slide text and the speaker notes.
Slide 1 L1 Basic: Charger types, speeds and connectors
L1: learner can name charger types. Focus module: Charger types, speeds and connectors (Understand, 3 h). Chargers differ in power, speed and cost. Choose by how long drivers will stay. Key points: AC points (3 to 22 kW) suit long stays such as homes, workplaces and hotels; the car converts AC to DC. DC fast chargers (50 kW and above) suit quick stops on routes. Connector types and standards depend on region; check which cars you must support. Smart chargers can share power and report faults.
Speaker notes. Teach: open with the worked example. A shopping mall installs 7 kW points because shoppers stay about two hours and add 14 kWh each. A highway site installs 60 kW units because drivers want 30 kWh in about 30 minutes. Then set the activity: Compare three charger types in a table with power, time to add 30 kWh, cost range and best site. Mark against the standard: Table values are correct and sourced. Check at this level: Which suits long stays? Model answer: AC chargers.
Slide 2 L2 Awareness: Choosing a site
L2: learner knows safety basics. Focus module: Choosing a site (Apply, 4 h). The right place and the right grid connection decide success. Key points: Visible, safe, well lit, accessible, near amenities such as food and toilets. Distance to the electricity supply and spare transformer capacity. Permission from the land owner, the utility and the local authority. Space for growth, queuing and turning.
Speaker notes. Teach: open with the worked example. A site 20 m from the main panel saves cable cost; another 300 m away needs trenching and a new transformer, doubling cost. Then set the activity: Complete a mock site survey for two sites and score five criteria. Mark against the standard: Scores are justified in writing. Check at this level: Name one thing to check when choosing a site. Model answer: Distance to the electricity supply and spare transformer capacity.
Slide 3 L3 Foundation: Power sizing and load management
L3: learner can survey a site. Focus module: Power sizing and load management (Apply, 5 h). Do not overload the supply. Key points: Total kW = number of chargers x kW x diversity factor. Compare with supply capacity; use load management when limited. Plan growth with spare conduit. Include power for lights, screens and equipment.
Speaker notes. Teach: open with the worked example. Four 7 kW points on a 20 kW supply use load sharing so total draw never exceeds 20 kW; with all four in use each car gets about 5 kW. Then set the activity: Size a site and show the calculation. Mark against the standard: Check that the maths is correct and respect the supply limit. Check at this level: What is load sharing? Model answer: Dividing supply among chargers.
Slide 4 L4 Practitioner: Demand and revenue
L4: learner can run a site. Focus module: Demand and revenue (Analyse, 5 h). Estimate real use before you invest. Key points: Count nearby EVs and traffic; talk to likely users. Utilisation = hours in use / hours open. Revenue = kWh sold x price minus electricity cost and fees. Test low, medium and high demand cases.
Speaker notes. Teach: open with the worked example. At 15 per cent utilisation a 7 kW point sells about 25 kWh a day; at 5 per cent it sells about 8 kWh a day and may not break even. Then set the activity: Build a 12-month model with three demand cases. Mark against the standard: Show the currency and list assumptions. Check at this level: Utilisation formula? Model answer: Hours in use / hours open.
Slide 5 L5 Specialist: Safety and standards
L5: learner can model demand. Focus module: Safety and standards (Evaluate, 5 h). Protect users and property. Key points: Residual current protection, earthing, surge protection, emergency stop and fire plan. Weather protection, cable management and trip-free layout. Regular inspection and testing by qualified staff. Clear signs and instructions.
Speaker notes. Teach: open with the worked example. A charger fails an earth test and is locked out until a licensed electrician repairs it; the fault is logged and reported. Then set the activity: List the safety measures for your site. Mark against the standard: A licensed person approves the list. Check at this level: Name a safety measure. Model answer: RCD, earthing or emergency stop.
Slide 6 L6 Advanced: Operations and uptime
L6: learner can lead a small team. Focus module: Operations and uptime (Apply, 4 h). Chargers must work when drivers arrive. Key points: Remote monitoring and a fault response target. Maintenance schedule and spare parts. A helpline number printed on the unit. Record faults and fixes.
Speaker notes. Teach: open with the worked example. A target to fix faults within 24 hours is met 95 per cent of the time by keeping spare connectors on site. Then set the activity: Write an operations sheet with targets. Mark against the standard: Targets are measurable. Check at this level: Why monitor remotely? Model answer: Quick faults response.
Slide 7 L7 Super expert: Inclusion and the site plan
L7: learner can audit a site plan. Focus module: Inclusion and the site plan (Create, 4 h). Everyone should be able to charge. Key points: Step-free access, bay width, lighting and a call button. Multi-language instructions and simple screens. Share the plan with the community. Review after six months.
Speaker notes. Teach: open with the worked example. Wider bays and a call button let wheelchair users charge independently. A review at six months adds two more bays after queues exceed 15 minutes. Then set the activity: Finish the plan and a review date. Mark against the standard: Write the plan so that peers can follow it and see accessibility steps. Check at this level: Name an access feature. Model answer: Step-free route or wide bays.
jobs this leads to
Where this takes you
- Charging site coordinator. Runs a site.
- Charger maintenance trainee. Assists technicians.
- Roaming/customer support agent. Helps drivers.
- Energy data analyst assistant. Tracks usage.
- Site development assistant. Surveys sites.
Next courses: electric car basics, portable charging, solar basics.
ten locations and global
Your place
Utility and safety rules differ by place.
India (Bengaluru)
Language: English, Hindi, Kannada. Write numbers in INR. Personal data rule: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023. Skills frame to name in your evidence: National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) and the national credit framework. Consumer rule: Consumer Protection Act 2019.
Netherlands (Eindhoven area)
Language: Dutch, English. Write numbers in EUR. Personal data rule: EU GDPR (Dutch: AVG), supervised by the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens. Skills frame to name in your evidence: the Dutch qualification framework (NLQF) linked to the European Qualifications Framework. Consumer rule: EU and Dutch consumer rules (14-day cooling-off for online sales).
UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
Language: Arabic, English. Write numbers in AED. Personal data rule: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (personal data protection). Skills frame to name in your evidence: the emirate education and training regulators (for example KHDA in Dubai) and the national qualifications framework. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
Brazil (Sao Paulo)
Language: Portuguese (Spanish and English support). Write numbers in BRL. Personal data rule: LGPD (Lei Geral de Protecao de Dados). Skills frame to name in your evidence: the national technical-education catalogue and the national S-system training bodies. Consumer rule: the Consumer Defence Code (CDC).
Canada (Toronto)
Language: English, French. Write numbers in CAD. Personal data rule: PIPEDA, with provincial rules where they apply. Skills frame to name in your evidence: the provincial colleges framework and the national credential-recognition guidance. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
United States
Language: English, Spanish. Write numbers in USD. Personal data rule: state privacy laws (for example California), and COPPA for children under 13. Skills frame to name in your evidence: state and community-college credit systems. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
Singapore
Language: English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil. Write numbers in SGD. Personal data rule: Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Skills frame to name in your evidence: the Singapore national skills frameworks and the national credit system. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
Australia
Language: English. Write numbers in AUD. Personal data rule: the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. Skills frame to name in your evidence: the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
Hong Kong (Eastern Asia)
Language: Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin), English. Write numbers in HKD. Personal data rule: the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Skills frame to name in your evidence: the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
Georgia and Israel (Western Asia)
Language: Georgian, Hebrew, Arabic, English. Write numbers in GEL or ILS. Personal data rule: the personal data law of the country where the learner lives. Skills frame to name in your evidence: the national qualifications framework of that country. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
Cayman Islands (Caribbean)
Language: English. Write numbers in KYD. Personal data rule: the Data Protection Act. Skills frame to name in your evidence: the local education and training framework. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
Mexico
Language: Spanish, English. Write numbers in MXN. Personal data rule: the federal law on personal data held by private parties. Skills frame to name in your evidence: the national competency certification system and the education ministry levels. Consumer rule: local consumer-protection law.
Global
The global version uses plain English, metric units, and your own currency. Machine translation is available in every language; the English text is the official text. Before you act for real, check your local rules with an adviser. Currency: USD (or your own currency, written next to every number).
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