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NCO (Water) Registration

NCO (Water) Registration

£32.50 (Price inc. VAT: £39.00)

You need to hold an in-date EUSR SHEA Water registration and National Water Hygiene registration before you can be awarded an EUSR NCO (Water) registration. We will check this on EUSR, so you do not need to provide any evidence.

This application form can be used to obtain a new EUSR Network Construction Operations (Water) registration or to renew an existing one.

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*If you do not know your EUSR No., please visit the online EUSR register at eusr.co.uk. In the REGISTER SEARCH, select ‘Advanced Search’ and you can use your surname and date of birth to locate your registration record and EUSR No.
Evidence Requirements
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Evidence Requirements
Before submitting please see link to evidence requirements in section below
NCO (Water) Registration Categories
Please tick to confirm the category or categories being applied for:
Qualification Certificates
From 2 January 2025 you must provide evidence that you hold the relevant qualification for the NCO (Water) registration category you are applying for. For Trainee (Probationary) and Trainee (Experienced Worker) NCO (Water) registration categories, it is the qualification you are working towards. We will accept a colour photo, or a colour scanned image of the original certificate(s), e-certificate or Apprenticeship certificate. The photograph or scanned image must be clear, with all details legible in and show the certificate in full to enable verification. If it is not clear, we will not be able to proceed with the application. You will also need to provide any Unit certificates.
Maximum upload size: 2.1MB
EUSR Card
An NCO (Water) EUSR registration is printed onto a CSCS Partner card which can be used to access construction sites for the purpose of service/mains laying – and associated activities. Every EUSR registration is awarded a virtual card by default –which you can download onto your mobile – you will receive a text giving you full instructions on how to do this. A virtual card cannot be lost and it’s easy to amend your mobile number should you get a new one. Virtual cards also work in areas where there is no internet. You can opt for an additional plastic smart card, but there will be an additional cost of for this.
What type of EUSR Card do you want?:
There is a small additional fee of £3.00 for an additional Smart Plastic Card.

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Description

Evidence Requirements

The Network Construction Operations Water, NCO (Water) scheme is for individuals who are required to work on the water networks as part of their role. 

The registration categories reflect the different roles across the networks, some aspects into ‘pipe sizes’, and incorporate individual’s specialist skills such as Repair and Maintenance. 

Registration on NCO (Water) is available in the following categories. Please click on sections to view the evidence requirements:

In addition to the registration categories listed, an individual will also be registered as either ‘Self-Lay’ or ‘Distribution’ pathway, or both. This is determined by the qualification/units completed or the apprenticeship undertaken.

As a guide:

  • the unit for working on ‘Sites’ is Self-Lay pathway
  • the unit for working in the ‘Highway’ is ‘Distribution’ pathway

Registration on EUSR

Registration on EUSR is gained when the required certificate evidence has been submitted and verified.

Individuals must hold a valid EUSR registration for SHEA Water and National Water Hygiene.

NCO (Water) registration is valid for 5 years, with the exception of the Trainee (Probationary) and Trainee (Experienced Worker) categories.

Trainee (Probationary) and Trainee (Experienced Worker) registration is valid for 30 months. Individuals may only be registered once.

From 01 May 2025 new registration categories of Trainee and Experienced Worker will be available and the registration period will be 18 months, and non-renewable.

Virtual Cards

Your EUSR record must include your mobile number as this is needed to access your new virtual card. Your Application Form will be reviewed and processed within 7-10 days. You will receive an SMS message from EUSR with a link to access the Vicarda app and a unique registration and PIN number to access your virtual card.

For further information and any other queries regarding EUSR, visit our Virtual Cards FAQ page or you can contact our support team, Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm, via email or on 0121 745 1310.

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For information on what we do with the personal details provided, please read our Privacy Notice here.

More information on Virtual and Plastic Smart Cards

All new EUSR registrations now come with a virtual card by default, which makes checking the card quicker and more secure on site and reduces the plastic we all use.  Some employers may also pay £3 for an additional plastic smart card. You must provide a mobile number to receive an SMS message with a unique registration and PIN number to access your virtual card. For more information on virtual cards please visit our Virtual Cards FAQs page.

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