NCO (Gas) – Mains Layer – Self-Lay
Overview
EUSR registration as a Mains Layer (Self-Lay) is based on the completion of:
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas).
Registration as a Mains Layer on EUSR is for a period of 5 years.
The information below shows the qualification and minimum units required of the Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Mains Layer for the Self-Lay pathway.
Evidence Requirements – NVQ route
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Mains Layer (note: please do not send in original certificates).
Mains Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay):
- 201 Create an efficient and effective environment in utilities network construction
- 202 Maintain a safe and secure working environment in utilities network construction
- 203 Establish and maintain effective working relationships in utilities network construction
- 205 Install equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network construction
- 206 Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
- 207 Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
- 209 Operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements on utilities network construction
- 210 Join materials by electrofusion processes on utilities network construction
- 211 Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, up to 180mm diameter
- 214 Conduct specified testing of Gas network engineering products or assets – mains
- 302 Install gas engineering products or assets up to 180mm
Mains Layer up to 355mm (Self-Lay):
All of the units listed above for 180mm plus:
- 212 Join materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, above 180mm diameter or
- 306 Joint materials by fusion processes on utilities network construction, above 180mm diameter
and
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- 303 Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm or
- 309 Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm
Mains Layer 400mm and above (Self-Lay)
All units listed above for 355mm plus:
- 308 Install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm
Pre-requisite Requirements
All individuals must hold a valid EUSR registration for SHEA Gas.
Note – ‘In-house’ training certificates are no longer accepted as evidence for registration on this category.
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 via email eusr@euskills.co.uk or tel: 0121 745 1310.