What is the Network Construction Operations (Gas) Assistant scheme ?
The Network Construction Operations (NCO) Gas Assistant scheme – also known as NCO (Gas) Assistant – is based on the completion of:
- A Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Gas).
Assistant registration on EUSR is for a period of 5 years.
The information below shows the mandatory and optional units for completion of the Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Gas) qualification.
Evidence Requirements
The following evidence must be submitted along with the completed registration form (note: please do not send in original certificates):
- A Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Gas)
Which includes the following units:
- 101 Assist in locating and avoiding supply apparatus and sub structures
- 102 Working under supervision, excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
- 103 Assist in preparing for reinstatement of excavation and pavement surfaces
- 104 Working under supervision, contribute to an efficient and effective work environment in gas network construction
- 105 Working under supervision, contribute to health, safety and environment in the workplace during gas network construction
- 106 Working under supervision, operate powered tools and equipment for network construction operations
- 107 Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by electrofusion welding
- 108 Working under supervision, assemble components to meet specifications for gas network construction operations
- 111 Working under supervision, join polyethylene pipe by butt fusion welding
Plus, one of the following:
- 109* Assist in preparing resources and signing, lighting and guarding the area for highway works
- 110 Assist in preparing resources and signing and guarding the area for site works
- (*= suggested unit)
Pre-requisite Requirements
All individuals must hold a valid EUSR registration for SHEA Gas.
EUSR Registration
Registrations for NCO (Gas)/(Water) can be made online:
- If you are an approved provider, you can submit applications using QuartzWeb.
- For everyone else, you can apply via. Our online shop.