What is the Network Construction Operations (Gas) Mains Layer scheme?
The Network Construction Operations (NCO) Gas Mains Layer scheme – also known as NCO (Gas) Mains Layer – is based on the completion of one of the following:
- 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
Registration as a Mains Layer on EUSR is for a period of 5 years.
The information below shows the qualification and minimum units required of the Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Mains Layer for the Self-Lay and Distribution pathways.
Evidence Requirements – EUIAS Qualification
- An EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Main Layer qualification certificate
Mains Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay & Distribution):
- 1078 – Principles of health and safety in utilities network construction
- 1079 – Install equipment for safe working on the highway in utilities network construction
- 1080 – Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
- 1081 – Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
- 1082 – Operate powered tools, and equipment for utilities network construction
- 1083 – Joint materials by electrofusion processes on utilities network
- 1094 – Conduct specified testing of gas network components and assets-mains
- 1095 – Conduct specified connections to gas network mains and commissioning
- 1086 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, up to 180mm diameter
- 1096 – Install gas engineering products or assets up to 180mm
- 1097 – Decommissioning and abandonment of mains and services 63mm and above
Mains Layer up to 355mm (Self-Lay & Distribution):
All of the units listed above for 180mm plus:
- 1091 – Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 355mm for utilities network construction
- 1107 – Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm
Mains Layer 400mm and above (Self-Lay & Distribution)
All units listed above for 180mm and 355mm plus:
- 1106 – Install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm
Evidence Requirements – City & Guilds Qualification
- A City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Mains Layer
Qualification certificate
Mains Layer up to 180mm (Self-Lay):
- 201 Create an efficient and effective environment in utilities network construction
- 202 Maintain a safe and secure working environment in utilities network construction
- 203 Establish and maintain effective working relationships in utilities network construction
- 205 Install equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network construction
- 206 Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
- 207 Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
- 209 Operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements on utilities network construction
- 210 Join materials by electrofusion processes on utilities network construction
- 211 Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, up to 180mm diameter
- 214 Conduct specified testing of Gas network engineering products or assets – mains
- 302 Install gas engineering products or assets up to 180mm
Mains Layer up to 180mm (Distribution):
All of the units listed above for 180mm (Self-Lay) plus:
- 204 Install equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network construction
- 216 Conduct specified connections to gas network mains and commissioning
Mains Layer up to 355mm (Self-Lay or Distribution):
All of the units listed above for 180mm plus:
- 212 Join materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, above 180mm diameter or
- 306 Joint materials by fusion processes on utilities network construction, above 180mm diameter
and
- 303 Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm or
- 309 Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm
Mains Layer 400mm and above (Self-Lay or Distribution)
All units listed above for 180mm and 355mm plus:
- 308 Install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm
Evidence Requirements – GNTL Apprenticeship
An Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education – Gas Network Team Leader Apprenticeship certificate – (Team Leader Mains Laying): Level 2
The GNTL Apprenticeship (Mains Layer) provides the following EUSR registration:
- Mains Layer 180mm (Distribution)
- Mains Layer up to 355mm (Distribution)
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:
- Mains Layer up to 180mm (Distribution)
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.