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Dual fuel smart meter installer (level 2)

Safely installing, exchanging and maintaining smart meters, explaining to customers how they work and how to use energy more efficiently.

Qualification level
2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration
14 months
Apprenticeship category
Construction and the built environment
Maximum funding
£10,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Carry out a thorough and rigorous risk assessment to ensure safety of customer, self and property on arrival, during install and upon exit
  • Take personal responsibility for maintaining safety standards and achieving job objectives
  • Use tools, equipment and personal protective equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
  • Install, exchange, commission, decommission and ongoing maintenance of Smart metering systems, associated equipment and communication systems in accordance with industry standards
  • Work with focus and clear purpose in all conditions and locations, covering business requirements, usually working alone and safely adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environments
  • Work on customer premises/property showing appropriate care, respect whilst focusing on safety
  • Use a variety of appropriate communication methods to interact with customers and others to give/receive information accurately, in a timely and positive manner in order to deliver the best possible experience to customers. This will include practical advice and the benefits of using the equipment
  • Identify where situations or conditions are to unsafe standards and take appropriate actions within your range of competency
  • Achieve individual and team tasks which align to overall work objectives, be self- motivated and disciplined in the approach to work tasks
  • Prepare and sequence equipment and tasks in the order prescribed in relevant operational standards or according to a specific regulations or set of rules

Full information on Dual fuel smart meter installer (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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