Program Overview
The Meter Apprenticeship program is designed to provide related technical instruction for students currently employed as apprentice meter technicians in the electric power industry. A meter technician installs and maintains single and poly-phase electric meters and performs meter maintenance and accuracy testing in accordance with Meter Quality System requirements and industry standards. Meter technicians may also work on substations and co-generation metering. The program covers topics such as the safe installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electric meters and associated equipment.
What You Will Learn
- Demonstrate proper safety protocols including first aid, PPE, and hazardous energy control procedures
- Define and calculate metering terms, circuit values, and AC/DC electrical theory
- Install, test, and troubleshoot single-phase and polyphase watt-hour meters
- Analyze and interpret data from three-phase meter tests, diagrams, and test instruments
- Communicate effectively with customers regarding power usage, billing, and energy concerns
Estimated Cost
Total Program Cost: $10400
Additional Information
For full program details, please visit the program website.