Training Course:
Scottish Water DOMS

The Scottish Water DOMS scheme has been produced to ensure everyone follows a consistent approach across the Scottish Water Region to safeguard public health and the water quality supplied to customers. By taking this consistent and structured approach to the operation and maintenance of water distribution assets, problems affecting water quality such as discolouration, microbiological failures, and issues with taste and odours will be avoided or reduced. The Scottish Water DOMS scheme builds upon the public health principles covered by the EUSR National Water Hygiene training scheme.

Scottish Water DOMS training and registration via EUSR is required for everyone who is working on, or adjacent to water distribution activities and assets known as ‘Restricted Operations’. This includes, but is not limited to, all Scottish Water staff, operational personnel, contractors, consultants, alliance partners, framework suppliers and utility connection providers.

An EUSR-accredited trainer delivers the course. The training consists of 12 modules, covering the different aspects of the distribution, operations, and maintenance of the water supply network, along with Scottish Water’s Hygiene Code of Practice.

On completion of the training course, candidates are required to sit a multiple-choice assessment. Upon successful completion of the assessment candidates will be registered on the Energy and Utility Skills Register where Registrations are valid for 3 years from the date of training.

The Scottish Water DOMS (Distribution Operation and Maintenance Strategy) Modules 1- 12 training scheme is a ½ day course and can be delivered separately, or in combination with the National Water Hygiene scheme over 1-day duration. Our courses typically run from 8:30 - 16:30, however, as a ½ day course, DOMS will usually begin at 12:30.

Candidates should have a proficient level of English to participate in this course.

Candidates must successfully complete the National Water Hygiene course on the same day, or before attending the Scottish Water DOMS training.

No PPE is required for this course.

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be registered on the Energy and Utility Skills Register, where registrations are valid for 3 years from the date of the training. Candidates will also be issued a Virtual EUSR Registration card. Physical cards can be provided upon request.