Section 460.510  Illinois Class 1 Qualification

a)         Metering Types and Voltages. Workers with an MSP Class 1 Qualification are permitted to perform work on single-phase, socket-based meters, operating at a maximum of 120/240 volts or 120/208 volts. This level of qualification does not include transformer-rated meters. Also, connections of meter communications devices shall be outside of energized meter panels.

b)         Work to be Performed.  MSP Class 1 meter workers may install, remove and replace single-phase, 120/240 volt or 120/208 volt self-contained meters in standard socket-based metering installations. Connections for communication conductors shall be outside the energized meter panels. MSP Class 1 meter workers may be required to install jumpers on single-phase services where bypass provisions are provided or operate a manual bypass switch to maintain service continuity where applicable.

c)         Safety Skills

1)         Knowledge of basic electrical theory and associated hazards and ability to perform work while avoiding hazards; and

2)         Knowledge of and ability to perform work in compliance with procedures and safety rules applicable to class of work performed, including:

A)        Basic safety (e.g., driving hazards and animal bite prevention);

B)        Electrical safety;

C)        OSHA requirements;

D)        State requirements;

E)        Personal protective equipment;

F)         Distribution safety procedures.

d)         Essential Technical Skills

1)         Knowledge of basic AC/DC electrical theory;

2)         Knowledge of single-phase electrical metering;

3)         Knowledge of electric distribution in general;

4)         Knowledge of the meter panel and socket layout for the metering conditions of this class of meter work;

5)         Ability to identify energy diversion or tampering related to this class of meter work;

6)         Ability to install and remove damaged and undamaged meters;

7)         Ability to read meters used in this class;

8)         Ability to use tools appropriate to this class of work;

9)         Ability to connect meter communications external to the meter panel;

10)         Customer contact skills;

11)         Ability to distinguish between single-phase and poly-phase services;

12)         Knowledge of  DSP construction standards and local inspection authority requirements;; and

13)         Ability to safely jumper single-phase meter sockets to maintain service continuity.

e)         Determination of Essential Technical and Safety Skills

1)         MSPs shall develop and implement a program to train workers to perform Class 1 meter work safely and properly;

2)         A minimum of 500 hours on the job training with a Class 1 meter worker (with at least 1 year of experience as a Class 1 meter worker) or with a meter worker with a higher classification and successful completion of the MSP classroom training program.

f)         Meter Worker Certification and Re-certification Requirements

1)         Employees are certified by the certified MSP, based on successful completion of the training program referenced in subsection (e), demonstrated ability to perform Class 1 meter worker safety skills and essential technical skills, and  prior experience;

2)         A Class 1 meter worker who has not performed metering work equivalent to that described in subsection (b) for six months or more shall be re-certified prior to performing Class 1 meter work.