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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.6 - using precision instrumentation and equipment S8.6.6 - using precision measuring equipment Read electricity meter
Description
Interpret the measuring instruments which measure the consumption and reception of electricity in a facility or residence, record the results in a correct manner.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 1 occupations
- Optional in 6 occupations
- Total: 7 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Meter readerMeter 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…
Optional for
- Industrial electricianIndustrial electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in large industrial and commercial buildings. They perform inspections and repai…
- Electrical power distributorElectrical power distributors operate and maintain equipment which deliver the energy from the transmission system to the consumer. They supervise power line maintenance and repair…
- Electrical transmission system operatorAn electrical transmission system operator is a professional responsible for the reliable and efficient operation of the electrical transmission system. They play a crucial role in…
- Street lighting electricianStreet lighting electricians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution in street lights. They maintain, test and repair street lights in compliance with s…
- Power plant control room operatorPower plant control room operators are responsible for the safe and proper operation of power plants, switchyards and associated control structures. They repair and maintain the in…
- Electric meter technicianElectric meter technicians install and maintain electric meter systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations and repair faults and o…
Related skills
- Electricity consumption
- Wear appropriate protective gear
- Electricity
- Ensure safety in electrical power operations
- Electric current
- Electrical power safety regulations
- Respond to electrical power contingencies
- Test procedures in electricity transmission
- Ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- Electrical discharge
- Coordinate electricity generation
- Ensure equipment maintenance
Last updated on February 19, 2026
