Description
Mobile, network and handheld technologies used to automatically acquire data on energy and water consumption, and forward them to the central database for sending invoices or performing analysis.
Alternative labels
remote meter reading
smart meter reading
smart metering
automatically reading meters
automatically reading meter
meter reading automatically
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Automatic meter reading is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Automatic meter reading is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Meter reader: Meter readers visit residential and business or industrial buildings and facilities in order to note down the readings of the meters which measure gas, water, electricity and other utility uses. They forward the results to the client and to the supplier.
Electricity and energy vocational teacher: Electricity and energy vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, electricity and energy, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for a electricity and energy-related profession. Electricity and energy vocational teachers monitor the students’ progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of electricity and energy through assignments, tests and examinations.
References
- Automatic meter reading – ESCO
