# Competences — electric meter technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fddb7bd8-f176-4dc8-9d12-32b6072452c9).

## Essential

- **apply health and safety standards** (skill/competence)
- **electrical equipment regulations** (knowledge)
- **electrical wire accessories** (knowledge)
- **electrical wiring plans** (knowledge)
- **electricity** (knowledge)
- **electricity principles** (knowledge)
- **identify faults in utility meters** (skill/competence)
- **inspect electrical supplies** (skill/competence)
- **install electrical and electronic equipment** (skill/competence)
- **install electricity meter** (skill/competence)
- **measure electrical characteristics** (skill/competence)
- **perform test run** (skill/competence)
- **smart grids systems** (knowledge)
- **troubleshoot** (skill/competence)
- **use electrical wire tools** (skill/competence)
- **use technical documentation** (skill/competence)
- **use testing equipment** (skill/competence)
- **use wire hand tools** (skill/competence)
- **wear appropriate protective gear** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise on utility consumption (skill/competence)
- anticipate installation maintenance (skill/competence)
- consult technical resources (skill/competence)
- install utility equipment (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- monitor utility equipment (skill/competence)
- read electricity meter (skill/competence)
- use personal protection equipment (skill/competence)
- write records for repairs (skill/competence)