50-413-542Regulations and the PSC for Meter Technicians-Module Seven
Course Information
Description
In this course, Apprentices will interpret the PSC guidelines for voltage levels, watt-hour meters, testing procedures, record keeping and customer complaints.    
 
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Identify rules in PSC 113.07 Voltage Bandwidth and Voltage Distortion Requirements
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    define voltage bandwidth at various delivery points
    examine PSC requirements for power quality diagnostic services
    identifyharmonic distortion requirements
    identify requirements to investigate radio and television interference

  2. Record requirements by examing PSC 113.09 Electric Meter Testing Programs
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify requirements for testing equipment and standards
    identify testing methods for meters
    examine testing intervals for various types of meters
    communicate requirements for adjustment of bills for metering errors

  3. Identify elements on PSC 113.06 Safety and Service Standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    review scope and definition of PSC 113.06
    interpret record keeping requirements
    examine other requirements of PSC 113.06

  4. Examine requirements of PSC 113.08 General Customer Metering and Meter Accuracy
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify general metering requirements
    use the multi-meter rule for non-transient dwellings
    note the calculation of average meter error
    identify requirements for meter access

  5. Apply PSC 113 Rules to best practices in the meter shop
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    review scope and definition of PSC 113
    identify accepted practices in themeter shop
    definePSC 113 Rules
    relate PSC 113 Rules to customer service practices

  6. Compare various PSC 119 Rules for Interconnection of Distributed Generation Facilities
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    review scope and definitions in PSC 119
    contrast rules and requirements for different categories of DG systems
    locate standardized PSC application forms
    explain special rules for meter retention in the event of a billing dispute