Comprehensive, utility-focused training for residential meter installation, safety, and compliance, delivered by TESCO metering experts.
TESCO’s Residential Meter Training & Certification programs are designed to support utilities, contractors, and metering professionals with practical, field-ready instruction. Courses combine classroom learning, hands-on installation, and certification assessments to help ensure consistent, safe, and compliant residential meter work.
Duration: 3 Days
Location: TESCO Facility or On-Site at Your Facility
Designed for:
Technicians and field personnel responsible for residential meter installation, exchange, inspection, and basic site assessment.
What’s Covered:
Duration: 4 Days
Location: TESCO Facility or On-Site at Your Facility
Designed for:
Teams installing residential meters as well as applications involving Meter Socket Adapters (MSAs).
Includes everything in the Residential Meter Training, plus:
Duration: 5 Days
Location: TESCO Facility or On-Site at Your Facility
Designed for:
Advanced crews working in environments requiring neutral connections for MSAs and more complex residential service configurations.
Includes everything in the Residential Meter + MSA Training, plus:
TESCO training programs can be expanded to include advanced residential, light commercial, and commercial transformer-rated metering forms.
Advanced Residential / Light Commercial
Commercial (Transformer-Rated)
Not sure which level fits your deployment? Our team will help you select the right option.
TESCO provides experienced field resources to support residential meter installation programs, including:
For utilities deploying Meter Socket Adapters, TESCO offers specialized installation support, including:
| Feature | Residential Meter | Residential Meter + MSA | Residential Meter + MSA with Neutral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
| Residential Meter Fundamentals | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Meter Forms (1S, 2S, 12S) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Meter Exchange & Site Management | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Safety, PPE & Hazard Awareness | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hands-On Installation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Meter Socket Adapters (MSA) | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| MSA Installation Best Practices | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Neutral Theory & Safety | — | — | ✔ |
| Advanced Service Configurations | — | — | ✔ |
| Certification Assessment | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Upon successful completion of a TESCO Residential Meter Training program, participants will be able to:
Certification validates competency, reinforces safety practices, and supports consistent installation standards across teams.
Every utility and deployment program is different. TESCO’s metering specialists can help you determine the right training or service option based on your equipment, field conditions, and program goals.
Contact us to discuss your needs or request a customized training plan.
