Illinois Class 1 Qualification

Section 460 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.