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Utility SHEA (Drains & Sewers)
Course Description
The Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) portfolio of schemes has been developed in collaboration 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 Utility SHEA (Drains & Sewers) scheme is affiliated with the CSCS to allow Drain & Sewer industry workers access to construction sites for purposes of utilities work without the need to complete a separate CSCS card.
Course Aims
The course is designed to provide evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. This is an Energy & Utility Skills passport scheme, which is recognised by the UK utility and construction sectors.
Who Should Attend?
The Utility SHEA (Drains and Sewers) scheme has been developed in collaboration with The National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC). It is designed for individuals who work with drains and sewers and require access to operational sites within the drainage and sewerage industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors and management.
A Utility SHEA (Drains & Sewers) passport lasts for three years from the date of training.
CITB Funding
Are you a member of a CITB Employer Network? You may be eligible for funding support for this training course.
To find out more about CITB Levy and other funding options, please visit our Funding page.
FAQs
How is the course delivered?
An EUSR-accredited trainer delivers the course which consists of 8 modules:
- Understanding our workplace responsibilities
- Understanding the effects of our work on the environment
- Identifying and controlling risks
- Common hazards and controls in the workplace
- Occupational hazards and controls in the workplace
- Responding to emergencies
- Drains and Sewers
- Highway working and excavations (Drains & Sewers)
Candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice test for each of the modules.
How long will the course last?
This is a 1-day course. Our courses run from 8:30 - 16:30.
What is the course eligibility?
Candidates should have a proficient level of English to participate in this course.
What are the course pre-requisites?
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
What PPE is required?
No PPE is required for this course.
What certificates will be achieved?
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 training. Candidates will also be issued with a Virtual EUSR Registration card. Physical cards can be provided upon request for a fee of 315 (plus VAT).
To secure your place on our high-quality training programme contact us today at 01355 246 235 or email sales@mccraetraining.co.uk
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