EVI Training Course Wales

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I access the pre-funded seat?

  Each local authority in Wales is entitled to at least one pre-funded seat. Each seat has a value of £2000 plus VAT. 

  Simply register for a free general admission ticket. 

• 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.

  Associated departments such as Energy, Climate Change, Procurement etc. will benefit but will only receive a pre-funded seat at the discretion of Transport for Wales.

• How long is the course?

  The course spans 10 weeks with 8 modules released weekly. 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?

  At this time, there is only one planned intake for Wales

• 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 catch-up sessions and one-on-one meetings (121s) 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 

  You will receive correspondence about whether you want to drive an EV or not. Please note, you will have passengers in the vehicle and will be going on public roads. 

  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 1-2-1 on teams

  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. It spans 10 weeks, with modules released weekly. 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.