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NCO (Gas) – Service Layer

Overview

EUSR registration as a Service layer is based on the completion of one of the following:

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)
  • Gas Network Team Leader (GNTL) Apprenticeship, (Team Leader Service Laying): Level 2
  • Gas Network Operative (GNO) Apprenticeship

Registration on EUSR as a Service Layer is for a period of 5 years.

The information below shows the minimum units that must be completed as part of the Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Service Layer qualification for the Self-Lay and Distribution pathways.

Evidence Requirements – NVQ route

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Service Layer (Note: please do not send in original certificates).

Depending on the City and Guilds qualification, individuals will be also be registered as either ‘Self-Lay’ or ‘Distribution’.

Self-Lay Pathway:

  • 201 Create an effective and efficient 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
  • 215 Conduct specified testing of Gas services
  • 301 Install Gas services up to 63mm

Distribution Pathway:

  • 201 Create an effective and efficient 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
  • 204* Install equipment for safe working on the highway for 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
  • 215 Conduct specified testing of Gas services
  • 301 Install Gas services up to 63mm

*Unit 204 is the difference between the Self-Lay and Distribution pathway for Service Layer.

Evidence Requirements – GNTL Apprenticeship route

  • The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education – Gas Network Team Leader Apprenticeship certificate – (Team Leader Service Laying): Level 2. (note: please do not send in original certificates).

The GNTL Apprenticeship (Service Layer) offers the following EUSR registration:

  • Service Layer (Distribution)

Meter Disconnection

Meter Disconnection can form part of the GNTL Apprenticeship for those individuals undertaking the Service Layer option, therefore evidence of Meter Disconnection training & assessment will be required for this registration on EUSR.

For more information, please refer to the Meter Disconnection registration & evidence requirements page.

Evidence Requirements – GNO Apprenticeship route

  • The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education – Gas Network Operative Apprenticeship certificate – Level 2. (note: please do not send in original certificates).

The GNO Apprenticeship provides the following EUSR registration:

  •  Layer (Distribution)

Meter Disconnection

Meter Disconnection is part of the GNO Apprenticeship, therefore, individuals wishing to be registered for Meter Disconnection should refer to the Meter Disconnection registration & evidence requirements page.

Pre-requisites

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

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.