Our courses
Smart Choice Training Academy offers a range of expert-led courses for professionals in the metering and renewable energy sectors. Whether you’re starting out, upskilling, or renewing certifications, our programmes deliver practical training and industry-recognised qualifications to help you thrive in an evolving energy landscape.
New Entrant Smart Meter Installer – Dual Fuel (Gas & Power)
- Duration: 16 Weeks
- Cost: £6500 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards (Gas qualifications), EUSR (Electricity)
Overview:
This course is designed for new entrants in the smart metering sector. It provides the essential skills required to install, maintain, and exchange both gas and electricity smart meters in residential and commercial settings.
What you can do after completion:
Upon completion, learners will be qualified to install, exchange, and commission both gas and electric smart meters, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
New Entrant Smart Meter Installer – Power (Electric Only)
- Duration: 6 Weeks
- Cost: £3000 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards (Gas qualifications), EUSR (Electricity)
Overview:
This course focuses on the installation, maintenance, and exchange of electricity smart meters. It covers single-phase and three-phase meter installations and prepares learners for roles within the electricity sector.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be qualified to install and exchange electricity meters, working safely and in compliance with regulatory standards in residential and commercial environments.
Multi Phase Meter Installation & Exchange Course
- Duration: 5 Days
- Cost: £1,250 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
This course covers the installation, maintenance, and exchange of multi-phase meters, focusing on more complex metering setups used in industrial and large commercial installations.
What you can do after completion:
Upon successful completion, learners will be qualified to install, test, and exchange multi-phase meters, ensuring all installations meet industry safety and operational standards.
REGT1: Medium Pressure Meter Installations
- Duration: 1 Day
- Cost: £250 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
REGT1 assesses competence in the installation, testing, and commissioning of medium-pressure meter regulators, specifically meters with capacities up to 40 cubic meters per hour.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be able to safely install, remove, and exchange gas regulators, as well as apply emergency notices and labels effectively in medium-pressure installations.
CMA1 & MET1 Assessment (Initial)
- Duration: 5 Days
- Cost: £750 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
This initial course is designed for learners wanting to become gas meter installers. It includes assessments for CMA1 and MET1 to ensure operatives meet gas meter safety standards. This course is for Engineers whose certificate has expired more than 12 months ago.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be qualified to safely install, exchange, and test gas meters, adhering to relevant gas safety regulations and standards.
CMA1 & MET1 Assessment (Refresher)
- Duration: 3 Days
- Cost: £695 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
This refresher course is for operatives requiring a renewal of their CMA1 and MET1 certifications. It ensures continued competence in gas meter safety standards.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be able to renew their qualifications for safe gas meter installations, ensuring continued compliance with industry regulations.
CMA3 & MET1 Training & Assessment
- Duration: 5 Days
- Cost: £750 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
This training package is designed for operatives who need to complete the CMA3 and MET1 assessment to work with gas meter installations and exchanges.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be qualified to work on gas meter installations, exchange, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with gas safety regulations and standards.
CMA1 Assessment
- Duration: 2 Days
- Cost: £500 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
The CMA1 assessment is aimed at operatives wishing to work on gas meter installations and exchanges. This assessment covers all necessary safety standards and regulations.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be able to install and maintain gas meters, ensuring safety and compliance with industry regulations.
CMA3 Assessment
- Duration: 2 Days
- Cost: £500 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
This assessment focuses on the skills required for CMA3 gas meter installation and exchange. It includes both domestic and commercial gas meter installations.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be qualified to conduct gas meter installations and exchanges on domestic and commercial properties.
MET1 Assessment
- Duration: 1 Day
- Cost: £250 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
The MET1 assessment focuses on gas meter exchange practices, ensuring learners can safely replace and test gas meters in residential and commercial environments.
What you can do after completion:
Upon successful completion, learners will be certified to exchange and test gas meters, ensuring compliance with all safety standards.
MET4 Assessment
- Duration: 1 Day
- Cost: £250 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: LCL Awards
Overview:
This course focuses on the installation, exchange, and commissioning of diaphragm gas meters, typically used for larger capacity installations.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be qualified to install, exchange, and maintain diaphragm gas meters, ensuring all installations are safe and comply with regulatory standards.
EUSR/REC/COMCOP Renewal
- Duration: 1 Day
- Cost: £250 + VAT
- Type: Metering
- Accreditation: EUSR, REC, COMCOP
Overview:
This renewal course ensures that operatives remain compliant with the latest energy sector regulations. It covers EUSR, REC, and COMCOP certification renewals.
What you can do after completion:
Learners will be able to continue working within the energy sector, fully compliant with the latest industry standards and regulations.
Ready to advance your career?
At Smart Choice Training Academy, we’re committed to empowering individuals and businesses with the skills and qualifications needed to succeed in the evolving energy sector.
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