EUSR Training Courses
National Water Hygiene
Scheme Overview
The National Water Hygiene scheme has been developed at the request of Water UK, the body representing the water supply companies across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The blue National Water Hygiene card was introduced in January 2006 to replace all water company specific hygiene schemes and removes the need for workers to undergo separate testing, health screening and to carry several separate cards for each water authority.
Any person working on a restricted operations sites such as service reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment works, wells, spring and boreholes and working on the network of water mains and service pipes must be in possession of a National Water Hygiene card. The same training package is delivered to both direct employees of water companies, and all contractors that work on the restricted operations sites including self-lay organisations working on new developments.
Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Gas)
Scheme Overview
The Utility Safety Health and Environment Awareness (SHEA) portfolio of schemes has been developed in conjunction with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.
The gas scheme is designed for all persons involved in the operational activities of the gas industry who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management. A Utility SHEA (Gas) passport lasts for five years from the date of training.*
The Utility SHEA (Gas) scheme comprises of eleven modules. The eight core modules are common to all utility industries and form the basis of health, safety and environmental law and practices. There are three modules that are specific to the gas industry which cover working on the network and above ground installations (AGI). All trainees will complete all modules. It is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.
Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Power)
Scheme Overview
The Utility Safety Health and Environment Awareness (SHEA) portfolio of schemes have been developed in conjunction with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.
The power scheme is designed for all persons involved in the operational activities of the electricity transmission and distribution industries who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management. A Utility SHEA (Power)* card lasts for three years from the date of training.
Utility SHEA (Power) comprises of eight modules. The eight core modules are common to all utility industries and form the basis of health, safety and environmental law and practices. It is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.
Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Water)
Scheme Overview
The Utility Safety Health and Environment Awareness portfolio of schemes have been developed in conjunction with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.
The water scheme is designed for all persons involved in the operational activities of the water industry who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management. A Utility SHEA (Water) card lasts for three years from the date of training.
Utility SHEA (Water) comprises of thirteen modules. The eight core modules are common to all utility industries and form the basis of health, safety and environmental law and practices. There are five modules that are specific to the water industry which cover a range of operations within the clean water network, the sewerage network and process operations. All trainees will complete the core modules, however dependent on job role, they may complete any combination of the Clean Water Network, Sewerage Network and Process modules. It is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.
Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Core)
Scheme Overview
The SHEA portfolio of schemes have been developed in conjunction with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.
The core scheme is designed for all persons who require access to operational sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management. A SHEA (Core) card lasts for three years from the date of training.
SHEA (Core) comprises of eight modules. The eight core modules are common to all utility industries and form the basis of health, safety and environmental law and practices. It is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.
Cross Country Pipelines Health and Safety Passport
Scheme Overview
The Cross Country Pipelines Health, Safety and Environment (CCPHSE) awareness passport scheme has been developed in conjunction with the pipeline industry in order to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the UK, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines. It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.
The scheme is designed for all persons involved in the construction activities of the large diameter cross country pipelines, who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management. The scheme recognises the need to ensure that both skilled and locally recruited unskilled labour operate to the same high standards of health and safety across the site. A CCPHSE card lasts for three years from the date of training.
The CCPHSE scheme comprises 13 modules. All these modules must be completed by all trainees. It is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of health & safety knowledge and awareness.
Transition:
Individuals who have recently completed a CCPHSE course are able to transition across to other SHEA schemes including CCPHSE, by completing a shorter course which contextualises the content from the initial course. This transition route is available to any individuals with a valid ‘Eligible for SHEA reciprocity’ endorsement on the website register search. For further information, please see the reciprocity page.
Please note: the registration gained from the transition route will expire 3 years (5 for SHEA Gas) after the initial course.
Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (Telecommunications)
Scheme Overview
The Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) portfolio of schemes have been developed in conjunction with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.
Utility SHEA (Telecommunications) has been designed for all individuals involved in the operational activities of the telecommunications industry. The complex network of services spread throughout the UK; providing services such as radio, telephone and internet require on-going work to keep them up to date and services running smoothly. With such work, safety is paramount. The hazards encountered by operatives on a day to day basis can be significant. It is therefore important that those working in such environments have an appropriate awareness of how to assess and react to the dangers present within the workplace.
The SHEA Telecommunications scheme is aimed at all levels the workforce; operatives, supervisors and management. A Utility SHEA (Telecommunications) card lasts for three years from the date of training. Utility SHEA (Telecommunications) comprises of ten modules. The eight core modules are common to all utility industries and form the basis of health, safety and environmental law and practices. It is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness.
It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.