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NCO (Water) – Mains Layer  

Overview

EUSR registration as a Mains Layer is based on the completion of one of the following:

  • EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water)
  • CABWI Level 2 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water)
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water)
  • SQA SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water)
  • Water Network Operative (WNO) Apprenticeship

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 Certificate/Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Mains Layer for the Self-Lay and Distribution pathways.

Evidence Requirements – EUIAS Qualification

  • An EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Layer qualification certificate – (Note: please do not send in original certificates).

Individuals will be registered for both ‘Self-Lay’ and ‘Distribution’ pathway.

Mains Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay & Distribution):

  • 1078 – Principles of health and safety in utilities network construction
  • 1079 – Install equipment for safe working on the highway in utilities network construction
  • 1080 – Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
  • 1081 – Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
  • 1082 – Operate powered tools, and equipment for utilities network construction
  • 1083 – Joint materials by electrofusion processes on utilities network
  • 1084 – Joint materials by mechanical means on water network construction
  • 1085 – Install water mains up to 150mm nominal bore or 180mm polyethylene
  • 1086 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, up to 180mm diameter

Mains Layer up to 355mm (Self-Lay & Distribution):

All units listed above for 180mm plus:

  • 1089 – Install water mains from 150mm-300mm nominal bore or 180mm-355mm polyethylene
  • 1091 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 355mm for utilities network construction

Mains Layer 355mm and above (Self-Lay & Distribution)

All units listed above for 180mm and up to 355mm, plus:

  • 1090 – Install water mains above 300mm nominal bore or 355mm polyethylene
  • 1092 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes above 355mm for utilities network construction

Evidence Requirements – CABWI Qualification

  • A CABWI Level 2 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Mains Layer qualification certificate – (Note: please do not send in original certificates).

Individuals will be registered as either ‘Self-Lay’ or ‘Distribution’ pathway depending on the qualification units completed.

Mains Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay):

  • R/503/0316 – Create an efficient and effective environment in utilities network construction
  • D/503/1159 – Maintain a safe and secure working environment in utilities network construction
  • A/503/0665 – Establish and maintain effective working relationships in utilities network construction
  • F/503/0683 – Install equipment for safe working on site for utilities network construction
  • J/503/0684 – Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
  • L/503/0685 – Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
  • Y/503/0687 – Operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements on utilities network construction
  • F/503/0666 – Joint materials by electrofusion processes on utilities network construction
  • J/503/0667 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, up to 180mm diameter
  • D/503/1162 – Joint materials by mechanical means on water network construction
  • K/503/1164 – Install water mains up to 150mm nominal bore or 180mm polyethylene

Mains Layer up to 180mm (Distribution):

All units listed above for 180mm (Self-Lay) plus:

  • A/503/0682 – Install equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network construction

Mains Layer up to 315mm (Self-Lay or Distribution):

All units listed above for 180mm plus:

  • Y/503/1161 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 315mm for utilities network construction
  • M/503/1165 – Install water mains from 150mm-300mm nominal bore or 180mm-315mm polyethylene

Mains Layer 315mm and above (Self-Lay or Distribution)

All units listed above for 180mm and up to 315mm, plus:

  • R/503/1160 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes above 315mm for utilities network construction
  • T/503/1166 – Install water mains above 300mm nominal bore or 315mm polyethylene

Evidence Requirements – City & Guilds Qualification

  • A City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Mains Layer

qualification certificate – (Note: please do not send in original certificates).

Individuals will be registered as either ‘Self-Lay’ or ‘Distribution’ pathway depending on the qualification units completed.

Mains Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay):

  • 201 – Create an efficient and effective 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
  • 220 – Maintain a safe and secure working environment on water network construction
  • 223 – Join materials by mechanical means on water network construction
  • 225 – Install water mains up to 150mm nominal bore or 180mm polyethylene

Mains Layer up to 180mm (Distribution):

All units listed above for 180mm (Self-Lay) plus:

  • 204 Install equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network construction

Mains Layer up to 315mm (Self-Lay or Distribution):

All units listed above for 180mm plus:

  • 222 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 315mm for utilities network construction
  • 226 – Install water mains from 150mm-300mm nominal bore or 180mm-315mm polyethylene

Mains Layer 315mm and above (Self-Lay or Distribution)

All units listed above for 180mm and up to 315mm, plus:

  • 221 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes above 315mm for utilities network construction
  • 227 – Install water mains above 300mm nominal bore or 315mm polyethylene

Evidence Requirements – SQA Qualification

  • An SQA Level 2 SVQ in Network Construction Operations (Water) – Mains Layer qualification certificate – (Note: please do not send in original certificates).

Individuals will be registered as either ‘Self-Lay’ or ‘Distribution’ pathway depending on the qualification units completed.

Mains Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay):

  • J2TK04 – Work in an efficient and effective way in the utilities sector
  • J2TL04 – Maintain a safe and secure working environment in utilities network construction
  • J2TM04 – Work with other people in the utilities sector
  • J2TN04 – Determine and manage equipment for safe working on sites
  • J2TP04 – Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
  • J2TR04 – Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
  • J2TS04 – Operate powered tools, equipment and small mobile plant for utilities network construction
  • J2TY04 – Joint materials by electrofusion processes on water networks
  • J2V204 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes on water networks (up to 180mm)
  • J2TT04 – Joint materials by mechanical means on water networks
  • J2V304 – Install engineering products or assets for water network construction water mains up to 150mm NB (180mm PE)

Mains Layer up to 180mm (Distribution):

All of the above units plus:

  • J2TW04 – Set out, operate and remove signing, lighting and guarding for highway works

Mains Layer up to 315mm (Self-Lay or Distribution):

All units listed above for 180mm plus:

  • J2V404 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes on water networks (between 180mm and 315mm)
  • J2V604 – Install engineering products or assets for water network construction (from 150mm NB (180mm PE) to 300mm NB (315mm PE))

Mains Layer 315mm and above (Self-Lay or Distribution)

All units listed above for 180mm and up to 315mm, plus:

  • J2V504 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes on water networks (above 315mm)
  • J2V704 – Install engineering products or assets for water network construction (above 300mm NB (above 315mm PE))

Evidence Requirements – WNO Apprenticeship

  • An Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education – Water Network Operative Apprenticeship certificate – Level 2

The WNO Apprenticeship provides the following Mains Layer EUSR registration:

  • Mains Layer 180mm (Self-Lay & Distribution)

Pre-requisites

An individual registered as a Mains Layer must have 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.