What is the Network Construction Operations (Gas) Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) scheme?
The Network Construction Operations (NCO) Gas Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) scheme – also known as NCO (Gas) Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) – is dependent upon the individual completing one of the following qualifications for Service or Main Layer under the ‘Distribution’ pathway, or apprenticeship:
- EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)
- Gas Network Team Leader (GNTL) Apprenticeship, (Team Leader Mains Laying): Level 2.
- Gas Network Operative (GNO) Apprenticeship
(Note: registration of ELR category is not available to those who have completed the Self-Lay pathway or those being re-registered for the Self-Lay pathway).
Evidence Requirements – EUIAS Qualification
Registration on EUSR for Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category is dependent upon the individual completing the EUIAS qualification for Service/Mains Layer (Self-Lay & Distribution) plus all of the relevant ELR units listed below:
- 1101 – Conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location
- 1102 – Minimise risks to life, property, and the environment during gas escapes
- 1103 – Analyse and interpret the results of surveys to determine the location of gas escapes
- 1104 – Restore gas network components to operational condition
Individuals who complete the (ELR) units will be registered for NCO Gas Service/Main Layer (Self-Lay & Distribution) plus, Escape, Locate & Repair.
An ELR registration may be claimed at the same time as NCO registration/re-registration provided the evidence requirements are met.
Evidence Requirements – City & Guilds Qualification
Registration on EUSR for Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category is dependent upon the individual completing the relevant City & Guilds qualification for Service/ Mains Layer under the ‘Distribution’ pathway plus all of the relevant ELR units listed below:
- 217 Restore gas network components to operational condition by repair
- 218 Conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location
- 304 Minimise risks to life, property, and the environment during gas escapes
- 305 Analyse and interpret the results of surveys to determine the location of gas escapes
Individuals who complete the (ELR) units will be registered for NCO (Gas) Service/Main Layer (Distribution) plus, Escape, Locate & Repair.
An ELR registration may be claimed at the same time as NCO registration/re-registration provided the evidence requirements are met.
Evidence Requirements – GNTL Apprenticeship
An Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education – Gas Network Team Leader (Team Leader Mains Laying): Level 2.
The GNTL Apprenticeship provides the following EUSR registration:
- NCO Gas Escape, Locate and Repair
Evidence Requirements – GNO Apprenticeship
An Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education – Gas Network Operative Apprenticeship certificate – Level 2
The GNO Apprenticeship provides the following EUSR registration:
- NCO Gas Escape, Locate and Repair
Pre-requisites
NCO (Gas) Service Layer (Distribution pathway) or NCO (Gas) Mains Layer (Distribution pathway)
All individuals must also 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.