We put the questions to the folk at Ratio EV to learn more about the motivation behind the launch of its new CPD training for installers.
Q. Tell us a little bit more about Ratio EV and your offering for electrical installers and professionals.
Ratio EV designs and manufactures EV charging products at its factory in Redditch in the UK and also in Nijkerk, Netherlands.
Established in the Netherlands in 1960, Ratio has built a reputation for reliable and affordable products in specialist areas such as EV charging, marine power systems and distribution systems for data centre and office applications.
Ratio EV, a collaboration between FW Thorpe Plc and Ratio Electric, operates from the Redditch facility with a focus on serving the UK market.
With nearly 90 years of expertise in the design and manufacture of quality lighting products and energy management systems, the FW Thorpe Group was able to combine this technology into the development of the Ratio charging pillars.
Our products are solar compatible, fully connected, OZEV grant approved and OCPP 1.6 compliant, allowing them to connect to any third-party back office system. We also offer our own management system, Ratio for Business, which allows users to have complete control.
The io6 and io7 are Ratio’s core products for commercial installations, offering either wall mounted or a smart innovative pillar design.
The io7 provides a fully integrated design with a single point of installation for all wiring and communications. Plus, the io7 offers a high performance built-in illuminated head with less than 2% upward light for general area lighting and integrated smart technologies, making it perfect for any car park setting.
Q. You’ve recently launched a CIBSE accredited CPD training course. What is this and what delegates can expect to learn?
Our ‘Introduction to EV Charging’ CPD is non-sales based and aims to cover all of the fundamentals around EV charging.
We also consider the different domestic and commercial charging scenarios including any design considerations, ensuring that delegates are fully equipped with the knowledge around regulations and current government funding offers.
Q. How long does it take to complete the course and is the training delivered in person?
The course should take around 60 to 90 minutes, and can be undertaken either in-person or virtually.
Q. What will delegates achieve/receive at the end of the training?
All delegates will receive CPD credits and a certificate of attendance.
Q. Why is it important for brands like Ratio EV to provide training and support to installers in this area?
Supporting the UK government target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050 is important for us at Ratio and obviously EVs will play a huge part in the UK achieving this.
At Ratio we understand that it can be difficult for installers to stay up-to-date with all of the changes going on in the industry. This is why we wanted to offer a simple, no-nonsense CPD that aims to equip them with the fundamentals and basics around EV charging.
Q. How do potential delegates go up about signing up?
Simply visit the Ratio EV website at: https://resources.ratioev.uk/cpd. You’ll find all the details you need there.
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