Meter School

Meter School features two course options: beginner/intermediate and advanced. Each course offers a combination of classroom and hands-on exercises where participants will work at the metering stations with direct instructor oversight and feedback. 

NOTE: Members of MREA need to register through MREA.

Beginner/intermediate track

The beginner/intermediate track is aimed at personnel with little experience with electric meters. Instruction builds on the pre-conference workshop and will include more hands-on training.

Advanced track

The advanced track is intended for those who have working knowledge of meters/metering. The course combines in-depth instruction with practical hands-on exercises that simulate scenarios that could occur at any utility.

Working in small groups, the advanced track will focus on troubleshooting a variety of challenging metering setups, then applying load to determine if correctly configured.

Topics to be covered

• Why we have electric meters
• Single phase meters and meter forms
• Current transformers and voltage transformers
• Personal protective equipment
• 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

In addition, we offer a pre-conference workshop covering basic metering. The workshop is an ideal introductory course for those with little metering experience or as a "refresher" on basic metering. For maximum benefit, consider registering for both the pre-conference workshop and the Meter School. Separate registration is required.

Earn apprenticeship hours

Individuals registered in MMUA's Apprentice Lineworker program are able to use the hours from this school toward completing a portion of your apprenticeship.

Certificates

Participants earn hours for attendance. Continuing education information can be found in the participant's Member Compass after the event.