Uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, with more than 110,000 EVs now on Victorian roads. The Victorian Government is supporting this transition by investing in the rollout of EV charging infrastructure across the state.
Jobs related to EV charging infrastructure projected to quadruple to 14,300 workers across Victoria. The accredited 22609VIC Course in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure up to 22kW and non-accredited Electric Vehicle Charging Essentials and Introduction to Electric Vehicle Charging in Strata course are helping to build the skilled workforce needed to support growing demand.
Limited places are fully funded by the Victorian Government through Solar Victoria's Electrification Skills Program, a $5 million investment in subsidised training initiatives over three years.
The Electrification Skills Program supports the Victorian Government’s climate action ambitions and gas substitution reforms. These include reducing carbon emissions, phasing out natural gas connections, and transitioning to home electrification.
About EV charger design and installation training
22609VIC Course in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure up to 22kW
This accredited course will provide electricians and fourth-year apprentices with the skills and knowledge required to safely design, install, test and commission EV charging infrastructure.
Up to 110 fully funded places are available until end June 2027, or until the funding is exhausted, through:
- TAFE Gippsland in Morwell
- Holmesglen Institute of TAFE in Moorabbin
This is a blended learning course with one full day on campus, and some self-paced online study prior to attendance to help electrical workers build skills in EV charging technology and installation design.
Electric Vehicle Charging Essentials and Introduction to Electric Vehicle Charging in Strata
These two non-accredited courses are offered to electricians and fourth year apprentices and cover key technologies, regulations and installation considerations for residential, commercial and strata settings.
Up to 140 fully funded places are available until end-June 2027, or until the funding is exhausted, through:
- NECA Education & Careers at their Carlton and Dandenong campuses
The courses combine trainer-led presentations, interactive discussions, peer-to-peer learning activities, and practical scenario-based learning to ensure participants can apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
Check if you are eligible
Student eligibility is strictly limited to those who meet and can provide evidence of meeting the relevant course pre-requisites including licensing requirements where relevant.
To be eligible you must be at least one of the following:
- a licensed electrician holding a current electrical work licence.
- a fourth-year apprentice who has experience in installing, testing, and commissioning low voltage electrical installations
What you will learn
22609VIC Course in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure up to 22kW
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- design EV charging infrastructure installations up to 22kW
- install, test and commission EV charging equipment in accordance with Australian Standards
- assess site suitability, electrical supply capacity and equipment selection
- apply regulatory requirements, WHS practices and industry best practice
- undertake fault finding, testing, labelling, and commissioning activities
Electric Vehicle Charging Essentials
This course covers ten key topics:
- Role of the electrician: Understanding opportunities in the EV transition
- EV technology: Vehicle types, components, and charging requirements
- Power and energy fundamentals: Essential concepts for customer communication
- Energy economics: Connecting home energy systems with EV charging
- Market trends: EV uptake patterns and future demand
- Myth-busting: Addressing common EV misconceptions
- Charging hardware: Equipment selection and specifications
- Standards and regulations: AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3008, and compliance requirements
- Installation design: Maximum demand determination and circuit design
- Future technologies: Emerging developments in EV infrastructure
Introduction to Electric Vehicle Charging in Strata
This course covers six key topic areas:
- EV charging project planning in strata environments
- Electricity on-selling considerations
- Maximum demand and load management
- NCC2022 requirements
- Stakeholder engagement
- Installation scoping considerations
Content is contextualised to strata-based EV charging installations up to 7kW, including multiple installation scenarios across shared car parking environments, ensuring alignment with current industry practices and participant job roles within the evolving EV sector.
How to enrol
Information about how to enrol is available at:
- TAFE Gippsland in Morwell
- Holmesglen Institute in Moorabbin
- NECA Education and Careers in Carlton and Dandenong
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