50-413-547Final Assessment for Meter Technicians-Module Twelve
Course Information
Description
This course serves as a final comprehensive assessment of the entire meter technician course.  The apprentice will be assessed in both written and hands on aspects for completion of the Metering Technician Apprenticeship.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Deliver safety presentation to work group
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify key aspects of a safety topic
    prepare safety topic to present
    present safety topic to a group

  2. Complete a comprehensive written exam for Metering Technicians
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    determine safety protocols for metering and various metering equipment
    apply proper calculations related to metering loads
    apply proper calculations related to circuits
    apply mathematical laws to calculate electrical usage
    apply mathematical laws to calculate electrical and metering issues
    identify PSC rules and regulations

  3. Complete hands-on skill assessment for Metering Technicians
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    repair various styles of electricity meters and metering equipment
    rebuild various styles of electricity meters and metering equipment
    wire various styles of electricity meters and metering equipment
    perform inspection of various meters and metering equipment

  4. Explore a utility revenue protection program
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
    Criteria
    identify terms/categories used in revenue protection plans
    explain best practice methods to identify losses
    identify diversion and tampering methods
    explore metering errors resulting in revenue