NCO (Water) Assistant
Overview
Registration as an Assistant is intended for those individuals who are able to undertake activities on site, under supervision. This role includes working as part of a team, using PPE correctly and safely, using hand tools and power tools in a safe and effective manner, following company guidelines and procedures for accident and emergency situations, and following organisational requirements for current legislation and official guidance.
EUSR registration as an Assistant is based on the completion of one of the following:
- CABWI Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water)
- City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water)
Assistant registration on EUSR is for a period of 5 years.
The information below shows the mandatory and optional units for completion of a Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water) qualification.
Evidence Requirements CABWI Qualification
- A CABWI Level 1 Certificate for Network Construction Operations (Water) qualification certificate – (Note: please do not send in original certificates).
Which includes the following units:
- F/502/9663 – Assist in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub structures
- L/502/9665 – Working under supervision, excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
- Y/502/9667 – Working under supervision, contribute to an efficient and effective working environment
- D/502/9668 – Working under supervision contribute to health, safety and environment in the workplace including hygiene
- Y/502/9670 – Working under supervision, operate powered tools and equipment for network construction operations
- D/502/9671 – Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for water network construction operations
Plus, one unit from each group:
Group 1:
- K/502/9673 – Assist in preparing resources and signing, lighting and guarding the area for highway works
- M/502/9674 – Assist in preparing resources and signing and guarding the area for site works
Group 2:
- H/502/9672 – Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by electrofusion welding
- T/502/9675 – Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by butt fusion welding
Evidence Requirements City & Guilds Qualification
- A City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate for Network Construction Operations (Water) qualification certificate – (Note: please do not send in original certificates).
Which includes the following units:
- 101 – Assist in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub structures
- 102 – Working under supervision, excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
- 106 – Working under supervision, operate powered tools and equipment for network construction operations
- 112 – Working under supervision, contribute to an efficient and effective working environment
- 113 – Working under supervision contribute to health, safety and environment in the workplace including hygiene
- 114 – Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for water network construction operations
Plus, one unit from each group:
Group 1:
- 109 – Assist in preparing resources and signing, lighting and guarding the area for highway works
- 110 – Assist in preparing resources and signing and guarding the area for site works
Group 2:
- 107 – Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by electrofusion welding
- 111 – Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by butt fusion welding
Pre-requisite Requirements
An individual being registered as an Assistant must hold EUSR registration for both National Water Hygiene and Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Water as a pre-requisite.
Find Out More
If you would like to get trained in this scheme, please see our schemes search. If you are a trainer and would like to deliver this scheme, please see our guidance in the Approval and Delivery section.
If you have any queries relating to EUSR or the evidence requirements for any of our schemes or programmes, please contact the EUSR Support team. We are available Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm via email eusr@euskills.co.uk or tel: 0121 745 1310.
