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NCO (Gas) – Mains Layer

Overview

EUSR registration is based on the completion of one of the following qualifications or apprenticeships for Main Layer: 

  • EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) 
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) 
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Gas Network Operations  
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Operations (Craft) 
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Engineering  
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Public Utilities Distribution 
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Distribution Craftsmen  
  • Gas Network Team Leader (GNTL) Level 2 Apprenticeship, (Team Leader Mains Laying) 
  • Gas Network Operative (GNO) Level 2 Apprenticeship 

Evidence Requirements

The following evidence requirements apply from 2 January 2025.

EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations

For Main Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay & Distribution): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

For Main Layer 180mm up to 355mm (Self-Lay & Distribution): The evidence above for up to 180mm, plus the following 2 units: 

  • Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 355mm for utilities network construction 
  • Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm 

For Mains Layer 400mm and above (Self-Lay & Distribution): The evidence above for up to 180mm, and 180mm up to 355mm, plus the following unit: 

  • Install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm 

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)  

For Main Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

For Main Layer up to 180mm (Distribution): The evidence above for up to 180mm (Self-Lay), plus the following 2 units: 

  • Install equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network construction 
  • Conduct specified connections to gas network mains and commissioning 

For Mains Layer 180mm up to 355mm: The evidence above for up to 180mm, plus the following 2 units: 

  • Join materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, above 180mm diameter or 
  • Joint materials by fusion processes on utilities network construction, above 180mm diameter 

and 

  • Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm or 
  • Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm 

 Mains Layer 400mm and above  

The evidence above for up to 180mm, and 180mm up to 355mm, plus the following unit: 

  • Install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm 

City & Guilds Level 2 Gas Network Operations

For Main Layer up to 180mm and 180 up to 400mm (Self-Lay):  A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

Including the following unit: 

  • Prepare resources and segregate the area for site works during gas network operations (Mainlaying) 

For Main Layer up to 180mm, and 180 up to 400mm (Distribution): A colour photo or scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

Including the following unit: 

  • Prepare resources and segregate the area for highways works during gas network operations (Mainlaying) 

City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Operations (Craft)

For Main Layer up to 180mm and 180 up to 355mm (Self-Lay):  A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

Including the following unit: 

  • Prepare resources and segregate the area for site works in diverse situations 

For Main Layer up to 180mm, and 180 up to 355mm (Distribution): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

Including the following unit: 

  • Prepare resources and segregate the area for highways works in diverse situations 

City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Engineering

For Main Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

City & Guilds Level 3 Public Utilities Distribution

For Main Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

City & Guilds Level 3 Distribution Craftsmen

For Main Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

IFATE Gas Network Team Leader Level 2 Apprenticeship

For Main Layer up to 180mm, and 180mm up to 355mm (Distribution): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

IFATE Gas Network Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship

For Main Layer up to 180mm (Distribution): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

Pre-requisite Requirements

All individuals must hold a valid EUSR registration for SHEA Gas.

Registration Period 

Registration on EUSR as a Main Layer is valid for a period of 5 years and is renewable. 

CSCS Card 

Individuals will be issued a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card with the NCO (Gas) Main Layer categories shown above, on the reverse. 

Find Out More

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, Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm, via email eusr@euskills.co.uk or tel: 0121 745 1310.