NCO / Network Construction Operations (Water) Experienced Worker

What is the Network Construction Operations (Water) Experienced Worker scheme? 

Experienced Worker registration is for individuals already working in the water industry but who do not hold the required Level 2 qualification.  It acknowledges their experience and allows the individual to access construction sites whilst completing an appropriate Level 2 Network Construction Operations (Water) qualification. Upon completion, they will be eligible to register as a Skilled Worker. 

• A Level 2 qualification enables the individual to be registered for NCO (Water) Service and/or Main Layer. 

Evidence Requirements

The following evidence requirements apply from 1 May 2025.  

Individuals must provide evidence for either Option A or B as stated below. 

Option A  

An Employer letter (on headed paper) or Employer email (branded business email address) to confirm: 

• The Individual is employed by them  

• Length of employment  

• Current role  

• Number of years’ experience in the role (service or main layer) 

Option B  

Evidence submitted by the Training Provider or the individual, confirming the Individual’s registration for an appropriate qualification, must include the following:   

• The Awarding Organisation (AO) providing the qualification, qualification title and reference number  

• The Training Providers name, address and centre number allocated by the AO  

• The Individual’s full name, date of birth, registration number and registration date  

And 

An employer/contractor reference to confirm: 

• period of employment 

• current role  

• number of years’ experience in the role (service/ main layer)  

Registration Pre-requisite

All individuals must hold a valid EUSR registration for both National Water Hygiene and SHEA Water.

Registration Period 

Experienced Worker registration on EUSR is for a period of 18 months and is non-renewable. 

An individual is expected to have completed their qualification during the registration period and to progress onto Service and/or Main Layer registration on EUSR. 

CSCS Card

Individuals will be issued a Red CSCS Experienced Worker card with NCO (Water) Service Layer and/or NCO (Water) Main Layer 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 – Thursday, 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm, via email [email protected] or tel: 0121 745 1310.