Meter School

Date:	February 17-19, 2016
Time:	Day 1: Feb 17, 2016 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Day 2: Feb 18, 2016 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Day 3: Feb 19, 2016 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location:	MMUA Training Center, Marshall, MN Get Directions
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This year's Meter School will offer a choice of basic or advanced training. Students needing to learn the basics are encouraged to attend the Basic Metering Pre-Conference and then continue on into the Basic Meter School with more hands-on training.

Basic Meter School

The Basic Meter course is aimed at electric personnel with little experience with electric meters. This training will build on the pre-conference session with more hands-on training.

Typical topics Covered

Why do we have electric meters?
Single Phase Meters
Single Phase Meter Forms
Current Transformers & Voltage Transformers
PPE for Electric Meter Safety
Electric Meter Safety
Tools Needed for Working with Electric Meters
Mounting Electric Meter Sockets
Single Phase Socket Wiring
Troubleshooting Electric Installations
Theft of Electric Power

Advanced Meter School

The Advanced Meter course will use a combination of self-corrected meter exam, interactive classroom and hands-on training to present and reinforce the instruction.

Typical topics Covered

Meter Exam - self correct the exam to help focus your training needs
Hands-on Training - more than 15 different stations available to work through
Troubleshooting - instructors will create problems or recreate problem scenarios encountered by the utility
Question and answers all week long!

The flexibility of this class will allow the student to progress as time allows or will allow students to progress at a pace that fits the student's abilities.

About the Instructors

Larry Chapman of Chapman Metering will be on hand with his staff to partner with the instruction. Larry is a highly respected metering professional, working in the metering business his entire career! Larry has been instructing at the MMUA Meter School for a number of years.

Scott Murfield will also be on hand to partner with the instruction. Scott has spent 30 years in the electric utility business. Most recently, he was a Regional Safety Coordinator for MMUA until his retirement. He holds certifications for Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Electrician and Loss Control Professional.

Additional instructors to be announced.

What to Bring

Safety Glasses
Arc Flash Shield and Hard Hat (MMUA has a few shields that can be shared. DO NOT jeopardize employee safety by bringing the utility's only arc flash shield.)
Voltage Meter
Calculator
FR Clothing
Hand Tools for Meter Installation/Wiring

Schedule for Basic & Advanced

(Concurrent sessions—participants must register for either the Basic/Intermediate or Advanced class.)

Wednesday, February 17
12:00-1:00 pm Registration
1:00-4:00 pm Classroom
5:00-7:00 pm Product Show (at Ramada)

Thursday, February 18
8:30 am-12:00 pm Classroom/Hands-On
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-4:00 pm Classroom/Hands-On

Friday, February 19
8:30 am-12:00 pm Classroom/Hands-On/Q&A

Hotel / Motel Information - Marshall, MN

For a map of hotels in Marshall, click HERE. The AmericInn and Ramada offer special pricing for participants. Just ask for MMUA's reduced rate when making your reservation.