LCL Awards
Level 2
QN: 601/5845/1
Curriculum Active
LCL Awards Level 2 Diploma In Smart Metering - Dual Fuel
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by LCL Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 520 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
LCL Awards
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
520 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied Practices and Principles for Installing Low Pressure Natural Gas Smart Meters up to U6 only
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the dangers associated with electricity when preparing to install low pressure natural gas smart meters
- Be able to use scientific principles in gas utilisation for natural gas smart metering
- Understand how to use gas pressure regulators
- Know about combustion and the effects of its products
- Understand building materials and methods used in the installation of natural gas smart meters
- Understand gas safety regulations, legislation and standards in natural gas smart metering
2
Change Multi Phase Meter – Whole Current
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan for work activities to change Multi phase meter (whole current)
- Prepare resources to change Multi phase meter (whole current), Change Multi phase meter (whole current)
- Know and understand how to change Multi phase meter (whole current) using general knowledge
- Know and understand how to change Multi phase meter (whole current) using work-specific knowledge
3
Change Single Phase Meter and Associated Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan for work activities to change single phase meter and associated equipment in line with company procedures
- Be able to prepare resources to change single phase meter and associated equipment in line with company procedures
- Be able to change a single phase meter and associated equipment in line with company procedures
- Understand how to change a single phase meter and associated equipment using general knowledge
- Understand how to change a single phase meter and associated equipment using work-specific knowledge
4
Change Single Phase Meter and Associated Equipment on Multi phase cut-outs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan for work activities to change single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs
- Prepare resources to change single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs, Change single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs
- Know and understand how to change single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs using general knowledge
- Know and understand how to change single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs using work-specific knowledge
5
Delivering Customer Service When Working Within the Energy and Utilities Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a work activity in a customers’ premises in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to establish and maintain working relations with customers in the Energy and Utilities sector
6
Install and Commission Communication Systems for Smart Meters
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of communication technologies used in smart metering
- Be able to plan the location for the smart metering communication system
- Be able to install communication system for smart meters
- Be able to commission, test and complete communication installation for smart meters
- Be able to identify and rectify faults in smart meter communication systems
7
Install Multi Phase Meter – Whole Current _New Connection_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan for work activities to install Multi phase meter (whole current)
- Prepare resources to install Multi phase meter (whole current)
- Install Multi phase meter (whole current)
- Know and understand how to Install Multi phase meter (whole current) using general knowledge
- Know and understand how to install Multi phase meter (whole current) using work-specific knowledge
8
Install Single Phase Meter and Associated Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan for work activities to install single phase meter and associated equipment in line with company procedures
- Be able to prepare resources to install single phase meter and associated equipment in line with company procedures
- Be able to install a single phase meter and associated equipment in line with company procedures
- Understand how to install a single phase meter and associated equipment using general knowledge
- Understand how to install a single phase meter and associated equipment using work-specific knowledge
9
Install Single Phase Meter and Associated Equipment on Multi phase cut-out _New Connection_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan for work activities to install single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs
- Prepare resources to install single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs
- Install single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs
- Know and understand how to install single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs using general knowledge
- Know and understand how to install single phase meter and associated equipment on Multi phase cut-outs using work-specific knowledge
10
Low Pressure Gas Smart Meter Tightness Testing and Direct Purging
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare work activities for tightness testing and direct purging - low pressure only
- Be able to de-commission natural gas systems and components to industry standards
- Be able to tightness test and direct purge low pressure natural gas smart meters
11
Prepare, Install and Commission Low Pressure Natural Gas Smart Meter and Regulator up to 6.0m3/hr
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare work activities to install natural gas smart meter (up to 6.0m3/hr) on low pressure gas systems
- Be able to prepare resources to install natural gas smart meter (up to 6.0m3/hr) on low pressure gas systems
- Be able to de-commission natural gas meters and regulators (up to 6.0m3/hr) on low pressure gas service
- Be able to install natural gas smart meter (up to 6.0m3/hr) on low pressure gas service
- Be able to commission natural gas smart meter (up to 6.0m3/hr) on low pressure gas service
12
Prepare, install and commission medium pressure natural gas smart meter and regulator up to 6.0m³/hr
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to plan and prepare work activities for decommissioning, installing, exchanging and commissioning smart gas meters and regulators (up to 6.0m3/h) on medium pressure fed natural gas systems.
- be able to de-commission smart gas meters and regulators (up to 6.0m3/h) on medium pressure fed natural gas systems.
- be able to install and exchange smart gas meters and regulators (up to 6.0m3/h) on medium pressure fed natural gas systems.
- be able to commission smart gas meters and regulators (up to 6.0m3/h) on medium pressure fed natural gas systems.
- be able to liaise with other persons and re
- solve problems relating to decommissioning, installing, exchanging and commissioning smart gas meters and regulators (up to 6.0m3/h) on medium pressure fed natural gas systems.
13
Using and Communicating Technical Information in the Energy and Utilities Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know relevant information sources for the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to obtain
- interpret and use technical information in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to record and communicate technical information in the Energy and Utilities sector
14
Working Practices in the Energy and Utilities sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare to complete activities in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to maintain working practices whilst completing activities in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to identify
- respond to and re
- solve problems and areas for improvement in own area of responsibility
- Be able to create and maintain effective working relationships in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to contribute to own personal learning and development needs in the Energy and Utilities sector
15
Working Safely in the Energy and Utilities Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know hazards and risks in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to work to required safety signs and legislation in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to select
- use and store personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to the activity being carried out in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to take action in the event of accidents and emergencies in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to maintain a safe working environment in the Energy and Utilities sector
- Be able to manual handle tools, equipment and materials safely in the Energy and Utilities sector
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/5845/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- LCL Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2015