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Meter readers visit residential and business or industrial buildings and facilities in order to note down the readings of the meters which measure gas, water, electricity and other utility uses. They forward the results to the client and to the supplier.

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Competences
24
Groups
4
Essential
11
Optional
13

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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road traffic laws

The rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
examine meters in connections

Examine connections to detect if meters of connections are unauthorised or illegally tampered.

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4 competences
identify faults in utility meters

Monitor utility measuring instruments, in order to assess whether the readings are accurate, and to identify damage and need for repairs and maintenance.

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read electricity meter

Interpret the measuring instruments which measure the consumption and reception of electricity in a facility or residence, record the results in a correct manner.

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read water meter

Interpret the measuring instruments which measure the consumption and reception of water in facilities or residences, and note down the results in a correct manner.

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report utility meter readings

Report the results from the interpretation of utility reading instruments to the corporations which supply the utilities, and to the customers from which the results were taken.

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interpret traffic signals

Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.

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operate GPS systems

Use GPS Systems.

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read gas meter

Read gas measuring meter, recording the relevant information such as the amounts of gas dispensed and received.

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recognise signs of corrosion

Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
water consumption

The factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of water consumption in a residence or facility, and methods in which water consumption can be lowered or made more efficient.

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1 competence
gas consumption

The factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of gas consumption in a residence or facility, and methods which can reduce the consumption of gas, or make it more efficient.

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2 competences
automatic meter reading

Mobile, network and handheld technologies used to automatically acquire data on energy and water consumption, and forward them to the central database for sending invoices or performing analysis.

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electricity consumption

The different factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of electricity consumption in a residence or facility, and methods in which electricity consumption can be lowered or made more efficient.

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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

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advise on utility consumption

Advise individuals or organisations on methods in which they can reduce their consumption of utilities, such as heat, water, gas, and electricity, in order for them to save money and incorporate sustainable practices.

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calculate utility payments

Calculate the payments owed by organisations or individuals to corporations providing utility services, based on the readings of their utility meters.

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monitor utility equipment

Monitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to check for faults.

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operate electronic measuring instruments

Tend a wide variety of devices for measuring electronic characteristics of system components, such as optical power meter, fibre power meter, digital power meter and multimeter.

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read heat meter

Interpret the measuring equipment which records the consumption of thermal energy by measuring heat transfer fluid and temperature changes, and record the results correctly.

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4 competences
advise on heating systems energy efficiency

Provide information and advice to clients on how to preserve an energy efficient heating system in their home or office and possible alternatives.

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communicate with customers

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

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handle customer complaints

Administer complaints and negative feedback from customers in order to address concerns and where applicable provide a quick service recovery.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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