Dual fuel smart meter installer
Level 2 · IntermediateConstruction and the built environment 0.7 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
Dual fuel smart meter installers fit and commission gas and electricity smart meters in domestic and small business properties, replacing older meters and connecting them to the national smart metering network. You will work in customers' homes every day, completing multiple installations safely and efficiently while explaining the benefits of smart meters to householders. It is a regulated role requiring gas safe registration and electrical competence.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Gas safety regulations and safe working practices for gas meter installation
Electrical safety requirements for electricity meter installation
Smart metering technical standards and the SMETS2 communications network
Tightness testing, purging, and recommissioning gas supplies
In-home display (IHD) setup and consumer education
Dangerous gas or electrical situations: identification and emergency response
Customer service skills for working in people's homes
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Travel to customer premises and install gas and electricity smart meters
Isolate gas and electricity supplies safely before starting work
Remove old meters and fit SMETS2 smart meters in their place
Test gas installations for soundness after every meter change
Commission the smart meter on the network and pair the IHD
Explain energy usage data and IHD features to the customer
Complete digital installation records for each job before leaving the premises
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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