SHEA Core

What is the Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Core scheme?

Our Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Core scheme is a one-day training programme designed for individuals who require access to operational sites, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors and managers.

It provides evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge, understanding and behavioural awareness.

Individuals must successfully complete training and assessment for all 6 modules.

It is developed in collaboration with employers and key stakeholders from across the industries in the energy and utilities sector to improve the safety of the workforce and reduce costs associated with injury, illness or accidents.

Modules

The SHEA Core programme consists of the following 6 modules, relevant for all utility industries:

• Module 1: Understanding our workplace responsibilities  
• Module 2: Understanding the effects of our work on the environment
• Module 3: Identifying and controlling risks
• Module 4: Common hazards and controls in the workplace 
• Module 5: Occupational health hazards
• Module 6: Responding to emergencies

Delivery Model

Initial training can be delivered using either of the following routes:

• Full day face-to-face training delivery in a classroom and paper-based assessment test
• Full day remote, live training delivery via a virtual classroom and either remote assessment or e-assessment

Assessment

Each Module is assessed through a multiple choice assessment, set by EUSR.

Registration

SHEA Core EUSR registration is valid for three years.

Renewal

For the renewal of a SHEA EUSR registration, there are several routes:

• Full day face-to-face training delivery in a classroom and paper-based assessment
• Full day remote training delivery via an e-Classroom and remote assessment
• Half day face-to-face training delivery in a classroom and paper-based assessment*
• Half day remote training delivery via an e-classroom using and remote assessment*
• Half day pre-recorded e-Learning delivery and e-Assessment*

* The half-day and e-Learning renewal routes to EUSR registration are not available for those without a current SHEA registration.

CITB Short Course

We are a recognised third-party awarding organisation with CITB, and our SHEA training and assessments are mapped to the standards for the CITB Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment – meaning all SHEA schemes have CSCS Partner Card status.

The CSCS Logo gives individuals access to CSCS controlled operational sites for utilities work.

The EUSR ID card carries the CSCS Logo which reduces the need for individuals to carry more than one card.

This scheme is recognised by CITB for short course duration funding purposes and can be offered by ATOs.

Become a Trainer

If you are a trainer and would like to deliver this scheme, please contact us.