EVI Training Course

Frequently Asked Questions

• OZEV Pre-Funded Seats

  Highways authorities in England are entitled to OZEV one pre-funded seat. Should you wish to send more than one officer, payment of £1500 plus VAT will be required.

  Simply register for a free general admission ticket(s) and apply the voucher code received by email to access your pre-funded seat. 

• How do I pay for this course?

  Local authorities have the option to purchase multiple seats for their staff to attend the EVI Training Course. Each seat costs £2000 ex. VAT and is subject to availability.

  Payment can be made via credit or debit card, or authorities can request an invoice during the signup process.

• Who is the course for?

  The course is designed for any local authority officer involved in EV infrastructure (EVI) delivery, with a specific focus on EVI Officers.

  
  

• How long is the course?

  The course spans 15 weeks with 8 modules released weekly during the first 9 weeks. The first week includes an in-person kick-off session, with a break week in the middle and a group session at the end of the course.

  Participants have the flexibility to complete the course at their own pace. However, it's recommended to stay aligned with colleagues and aim to complete one module per week.

• How many times are you running this course?

  The EVI Training Course will be delivered during the financial year 2024/25 and have at least 4 intakes during this period. Additional intakes will be offered should demand require it. 

• How are seats allocated?

  Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a waitlist available. 

• Where will the course be held?

  The course starts with a mandatory in-person kick-off session and is then delivered primarily online through our learning platform, Litmos.

  Additionally, there will be scheduled online cohort catch-up sessions with your named facilitator using Teams.

  The kick off day location is to be confirmed.

• Do i have to attend the in person kick off session?

  Yes, all learners must attend the in-person kick-off session.

  The session will begin at 10 am and end at 4:15 pm, with an optional half-hour networking session until 4:45 pm. These timings are designed to accommodate those traveling from a distance within a single day.

  Here is a rough agenda: 

  1000 – 1015     Introductions

  1015 – 10:45     Course overview

  10:45 - 11:30     Looking behind the headlines

  11:30 – 11:45     Coffee break

  11:45 - 13:00     Cohort Activities / EV Experience 

  13:00 - 14:00     Lunch

  14:15 – 15:30    EV Experience / Cohorts Activities

  15:30 – 16:15     Wrap-up

  16:15 – 16:45     Optional networking 

  The location for the kick off days vary depending on the intake you sign up to. 

• Can I sign up on behalf of a colleague?

  Yes, simply use their name and email address in the sign-up process. 

  If the person you are signing up has not yet joined your team, you can sign up on their behalf and change the name later when they are in post. Just make sure that this change is made more than 3 working days in advance, in accordance our cancellation, refund, and change policy. 

• Is this course CPD Accredited?

  Yes, this course is CPD accredited.

  
  

  
• What is expected of me?

  As a participant on the EVI Training Course, you will be expected to:

  1. attend the kick off day in person

  2. attend the cohort catch up sessions

  3. attend the end of course session

  4. complete the course within 15 weeks

  
  

  The course consists of 8 modules and requires an average of 5 hours per module. Modules are released weekly over the first 9 weeks. While we encourage learners to complete each module as it is released, we understand this is a significant time commitment, so there is flexibility for delays and it has be designed to allow you to progress around other commitments. 

  All online meetings will be scheduled during the in person kick off session.