Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation and Maintenance Certificate
Shift your career into high gear with Triton College’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation and Maintenance Certificate Program.
As the automotive industry moves toward innovative and smarter transportation, there’s never been a better time to plug into the future. Triton’s EV Certificate Program prepares you to meet the growing demand for skilled technicians in this growing industry.
Power Up Your Skills
In this hands-on, career-focused program, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of EV charging systems—from the basics of charger types and specifications to advanced installation and troubleshooting techniques. You’ll also build a solid foundation in electrical theory, safety protocols, and industry standards like the National Electric Code (NEC), ensuring you’re equipped for real-world success.
"Triton's EV Program places our students at the center of one of the biggest transformations in the auto industry in over a century." - Andrea Blaylock, Chair: Engineering Technology
What You’ll Learn
Upon completing the program, you’ll be able to:
- Interpret and apply safety codes, including NEC and local building regulations
- Understand key electrical concepts—wiring, load calculations, grounding, and circuits
- Test and verify proper EV charger function with a focus on safety and performance
- Troubleshoot common installation and operational issues and perform routine maintenance
- Differentiate between charger types—Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers—and their applications
- Install EV chargers, from site assessment to mounting, wiring, and final connection
Get Career-Ready
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment as EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) technicians, supporting the infrastructure that keeps electric vehicles moving. With demand growing, this certificate offers a pathway to high-impact work in the transportation and energy sectors.
Stack Your Credentials
This certificate is stackable toward the following Triton College degrees and certificates:
Associate in Applied Science Degrees:
- Engineering Technology / Mechanical Design
- Engineering Technology / Mechatronics
- Certificates
- Engineering Technology / Electrical Certificate
- Engineering Technology / Mechatronics Certificate
Hands-On. Future-Ready
Through classroom instruction and hands-on lab work, you'll gain the confidence, technical skills, and industry knowledge to accelerate your career.
Classes begin Fall 2025. Get ready to shift your career into high gear—join Triton College’s program today. Apply today!
To enroll, all applicants must complete the following admission requirements:
- Submit a Triton College Application
- Complete new student orientation.
Course Sequence: Click HERE to view program map in the course catalog.
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CONTACT US
Andrea Blaylock
Department Chair, Full-Time Faculty
Engineering Technology
Office: T-113
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3507
Phone: (708) 714-0029
andreablaylock@triton.edu