Job Corps Programs

Overview

The Job Corps Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Personal security and safety
• Lockout and tag-out
• Defensive and safe driver training
• Work orders training
• Collections
• Basic electricity math and vocabulary
• Schematics, diagrams, flowcharts, and prints
• Introduction to control circuits
• Confined space
• Communication protocols
• Advanced control circuits
• Arc flash
• Peripheral devices
• Electric testing equipment
• Fuses and breakers
• Information management
• Advanced programmable logic control
• Human-machine interface
• Motor control centers
• Motion control
• Introduction to solar
• Self-contained electric meters (optional)
• Introduction to the Smart Grid (optional)
• Electric meter components (optional)
• Storm situations (optional)
• Electrical meter sets (optional)
• Introduction to gas service (optional)

Program Expectations

Students entering the Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Electrical Smart Meter and Instrumentation Technician Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Electrical or Facilities Maintenance career technical training program.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone, in-person, or video-conference interview.