Level 2 Diploma in Smart Metering
The following training and assessment packages are certificated by LCL Awards to industry led standards
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Qualification Title |
Level 2 Diploma in Smart Metering |
Sector Subject Area (SSA) & Industry Sector |
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LCL Awards Qualification Number |
601/5845/1 (Dual Fuel) - 601/5844/X (Power) |
Qualification Regulator(s) number |
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Qualification Level and Credit Value |
Level: 2 Credit Value: 63 (Dual Fuel), 37 (Power) |
Qualification Duration |
322 GLH 630 TQT (Dual Fuel), 148 GLH 370 TQT (Power) |
Qualification Unit Titles |
Common Units (for gas or power or dual fuel)
Electric Meter Units (power only and dual fuel)
Gas Meter Units (dual fuel)
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Qualification Information |
This suite of regulated qualifications has been developed and published by LCL Awards in response to an industry need to meet the demand for the installation gas and electricity meters in UK homes. The qualification(s) are for learners that are new to the industry and wish to learn how to install and exchange gas and or power smart meters. They are also suitable for existing installers who intend to up skill and carry out work in a new industry sector. Once registered for the qualification learners are provided with a comprehensive on-site electronic portfolio where details of their guided learning and on site supervised work practice is recorded. This enables learners and the centre to monitor progression and provides the evidence required to assist assessors when making assessment decisions. Learners undertake guided learning at an Approved Centre which may be on a block or day release basis, depending on the needs of the employer. This enables learners to practice and learn installing and exchanging smart meters in a safe and controlled environment which simulates real work situations. When the fundamental principles of installing and exchanging smart meters have been learnt, learners commence their on-site supervised work practice under the supervision of a competent and experienced smart meter installer. This person acts as the learner’s mentor who provides advice, guidance and support in addition to confirming when and where the learner has met the required standard for installing and exchanging smart meters. Independent summative assessment(s) confirm whether the learner has understood and learnt the job of installing and exchanging smart meters. This takes place in a controlled environment within am LCL Awards approved centre.
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Design Standards |
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria |
The learning outcomes of each of the qualification(s) are specific to the gas and power sector, details of which can be seen by following the link to the Qualification Specification for the L2 Diploma's in Smart Metering - at the bottom of this page in the download section. On successful achievement of the dual fuel qualification the learners details will be uploaded to Gas Safe Register (this requires a passport specification photograph of the learner being provided to LCL Awards by the learner/centre). This qualification includes the relevant assessment criterion of the ACS assessments CMA3 and MET1 which allows the learner to work on gas meter installations in dwellings provided they have been registered with Gas Safe Register by their employer. Please note that the qualification does not include any work on the installation pipework other than that required to facilitate the meter exchange e.g. connecting to the outlet supply, likewise the qualification does not include any work on the electrical installation within the dwelling. |
Prerequisites |
Learners registering for a qualification must be either employed by or working for an energy supplier (or their agent) or have access to on-site supervised workplace practice and experience provided by a third party. |
Examination and or Assessment method(s) |
Observed performance in the workplace and using realistic simulation within an approved assessment centre. Written e-examination consisting of multiple choice style questions. |
Related Qualifications |
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Related Document(s) |
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Related links and support material |
Energy Savings Trust - Smart Meters Smart Energy UK Ofgem Smart Metering |
Standard Qualification Fee– excludes VAT where applicable |
£120.95 Dual Fuel, £108.15 Power |
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