Electric Meter Technician Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers

Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk …

Electrical wire and cable products and accessories, such as electrical connectors, splices, and wire insulation.

Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

Check electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …

Measure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Monitor the measuring instruments which calculate the consumption of utilities such as water, gas, electricity, and heat, in order to assess whether the readings are accurate, and to identify damage …

Place an electricity meter connecting the building to the electrical grid. The meter measures the amount of electricity used. Connect the appropriate wires to the electricity meter and configure the …

Use tools to manipulate wire which will be used for electrical purposes, such as wire strippers, crimpers, soldering irons, torque wrenches, and heat guns.

Be able to use wire hand tools, such as crimp tools, cable strippers, and cable cutters.

Advise individuals or organisations on methods in which they can reduce their consumption of utilities, such as heat, water, gas, and electricity, in order for them to save money and …

Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Monitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to check for faults.

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Prepare resources and activities to execute installation maintenance, according to budget needs.

Install equipment which is used for the provision of utility services through various energy means, such as heat, steam, power, and refrigeration, and ensure correct and safe installation of the …

Interpret the measuring instruments which measure the consumption and reception of electricity in a facility or residence, record the results in a correct manner.