Assistant Technician Smart Meter-ELE/Q5905 Course

Descriptions

 Qualification Pack (QP) Parameters Sector Electronics Sub-Sector Consumer Electronics & IT Hardware Occupation Installation-S&L Country India NSQF Level 3 Credits 14 Aligned to NCO/ISCO/ISIC Code NCO-2015/9623.0300

Qualification Pack NSQC Approved || Electronics Sector Skills Council of India 4 Minimum Educational Qualification & Experience 10th grade pass OR 8th grade pass with 2 years of NTC OR 8th grade pass with 2 Years of experience relevant experience Minimum Level of Education for Training in School 8th Class Pre-Requisite License or Training NA Minimum Job Entry Age 18 Years Last Reviewed On NA Next Review Date 29/03/2026 NSQC Approval Date 29/03/2023 Version 1.0 Reference code on NQR QG-03-EH-00384-2023-V1-ESSC NQR Version 1.0

Elements and Performance Criteria Preparing for energy meter installation or replacement work To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC1. obtain the information and details of the consumer for installation work PC2. collect the necessary tools and equipment required for installation of smart energy meter PC3. check the functionality of tools and equipment before use PC4. check that the distance between the poles or cables is correct and underground and/or overhead cables are laid correctly PC5. identify the reason such as stoppage of meter, erratic consumption output, broken seal, burning or damage of meter, service disconnection for changing the energy meter in case of replacement of meter PC6. locate the area inside or outside the customer’s premise and check that the identified area is accessible to carry out installation, meter testing, commissioning, reading, recording and maintenance after assessing possible risks PC7. inspect the facility’s wiring system and recognize any possible risks such as faulty circuit, loose ends, naked wires, etc. PC8. check the consumer’s wiring system for any common phase or looping of phase of two or more consumers in case of new meter installation or identify the meter type, required tools and devices required during removal of meter in case of meter replacement PC9. use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific tasks and work conditions, contaminant (concentration w.r.t air) requirements and severity of hazard while conforming to the Indian/International standards Installing or replacing a single or three phase meter To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC10. install or replace the energy meter and required supportive equipment such as meter box, junction box, distribution bus bar, etc. using appropriate insulated tools and devices as per organizational procedures PC11. ensure the energy meter is correct, examined and tested, and meets all the parameters and specifications set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Qualification Pack NSQC Approved || Electronics Sector Skills Council of India 6 PC12. equip the energy meter with various anti-tampering features as per regulations and organizational procedures PC13. ensure that the energy meter is protected from various types of external factors such as magnetic induction, vibration, electrostatic discharge, switching transients, surge voltages, oblique suspension and harmonics in accordance with relevant regulations PC14. check the energy meter for earth leakage indication as per Central Electricity Authority Regulations, 2006 PC15. test and calibrate the energy meter using appropriate testing devices in line with organizational quality standards and regulations PC16. check that replaced meter is working properly and customer’s problems are duly resolved efficiently PC17. ensure that energy meter display is working properly and showing the power usage details properly PC18. escalate unresolved problems to appropriate authority for rectifications Recording meter details and readings To be competent, the user/individual on the job must be able to: PC19. record the meter data and maintain all the information related to the consumer’s energy meter PC20. verify the accuracy of the meter data PC21. maintain consumer meters’ account history, installation date and testing details, calibration and replacement of meters in line with organizational standards and policies PC22. fill the installation or service report and take acknowledgment from the customer PC23. document the work completed for future records Knowledge and Understanding (KU) The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KU1. health and safety requirements applicable in the workplace KU2. various types of health and safety hazards commonly present in the work environment such as physical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, equipment related hazards, health hazards, etc. KU3. methods of accident prevention KU4. importance of using protective clothing/equipment while working KU5. application of basic principles of electricity in energy meters KU6. electrical units used to measure energy outputs, for example KVA, KWH, etc. KU7. relevant terms, signs, symbols and other graphical representations and their respective interpretations KU8. installation, operation and maintenance procedures of energy meter KU9. how to obtain job specifications or work order from responsible authority KU10. how to plan the work correctly using various safety control measures i.e. signs and barriers, demarcation of work area, control and removal of hazards and contamination protection KU11. Safe Operating Procedure of using tools and equipment required during tasks Qualification Pack NSQC Approved || Electronics Sector Skills Council of India 7 KU12. • various types of consumer energy meters and their uses • Types of meters: single phase meter and three phase meter, CT meter and HT meters, AMR or AMI meters KU13. different components of a smart energy meter and their functions KU14. difference between LV and HT meters and their respective uses in the power sector KU15. • required meter specifications and selection parameters as per Indian Standards • Energy meter selection parameters: specification of meters, immunity to external factors, sealing points and functional requirements, etc. • Energy meter specification: Standard Reference Voltage, Voltage Range, Standard Frequency, Standard Basic Current, Accuracy Class, Starting Current and Maximum Current, Power Factor Range, Power Frequency Withstand Voltage, Impulse Voltage Withstand Test for 1.2/50 micro sec, KU16. • compliance with energy meter standards set by apex regulators • Regulators: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), British Standards (BS), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards, etc. KU17. how to select suitable location for installing an energy meter KU18. • importance of checking manufacturer's sealing points prior to installation • Sealing points: meter body or cover, meter terminal cover, meter test terminal block, meter cabinet KU19. standard features of a correct energy meter as defined by regulating body e.g. specification of meters, immunity to external factors, sealing points and functional requirements KU20. how to place various anti-tampering features in an energy meter KU21. energy meters testing procedures KU22. how to recognize and report inaccurate work instructions and documentation to designated personnel KU23. how to record metered data, maintain information database and verify accuracy of compiled data Generic Skills (GS) User/individual on the job needs to know how to: GS1. record the information related to work and processes GS2. write reports and observations related to work in English/regional language GS3. read and interpret and process flowchart for all operations GS4. read manuals and operation documents to understand the Equipment used into operation GS5. discuss task lists, schedules and activities with the seniors and team members GS6. follow organization rule-based decision-making process GS7. take decisions with systematic course of actions and/or response GS8. plan and organize tasks to meet deadlines GS9. find ways of modifying difficult operating stages to make it operation friendly GS10. apply domain information to set and define operation parameters that ensures economy and quality of the product GS11. analyze the complexity of work to determine if it can be successfully carried out or needs to be referred to a superior/specialist Qualification Pack NSQC Approved || Electronics Sector Skills Council of India 8 GS12. recognize a workplace problem and take suitable action to resolve it