Courses
Safe Control of Mains Connections (Water)
Course Description
This course is designed for site-based operatives and supervisors, installing and/or managing operations associated with the laying of new water mains within domestic housing developments, and the subsequent connection of a newly laid/commissioned water main into the live water distribution network.
Course Aims
Candidates attend a training session covering NOS (National Occupational Standards) roles, responsibilities, and procedures that must be adhered to when connecting a newly laid (commissioned water main) into the existing live water distribution network. The course includes information relating to the ‘Competent Person’, ‘Senior Competent Person’, and ‘Water Network Controller’ as set out within the ‘Self Lay Code of Practice' (Edition 3.1) Self-laying of Water Mains and Services for Safe Control of Routine Mains Connections.
Who Should Attend?
Candidates who work for an SLO (Self Lay Organisation) or UCP (Utility Connection Provider) registered under the WIRS (Water Industry Registration Scheme) as approved SLOs or UCPs to connect a newly laid commissioned water main into the live water distribution network. This is referred to as Contestable activities associated with the design and construction of water mains and services.
Operatives who carry out water mains connections must be fully qualified under the Network Construction Operations (Water) main laying distribution pathway prior to attending this course.
FAQs
How is the course delivered?
Our Safe Control of Mains Connections (Water) course is classroom-based, delivered by an EUSR-accredited trainer. The course is split up into theory and assessment.
Candidates must successfully complete a multiple-choice test at the end of the course.
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?
Registration for SCMC (Water) can be requested under the categories Competent or Senior Competent person.
To be trained as a Competent person, the individual must hold valid registrations for:
- National Water Hygiene
- Utility SHEA (Water)
- Network Constructions Operations (Water) - Main Laying Distribution
To be trained as a Senior Competent person, the individual must hold valid registrations for:
- National Water Hygiene
- Utility SHEA (Water)
A qualified Technical Advisor must sign off the job role competencies for both Competent and Senior Competent staff being put forward for the training prior to or following successful completion of the course. Where this is not completed, the candidate registrations will not be processed by EUSR and not recognised by Lloyds register under the Water Industry Registration Scheme.
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.
| Course Name | Start Date | Course Location | Duration | Places Left | Delegate Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/06/2024 | MTL Training Room NESS | 1 Day | 12 | £230.00 | |
| 04/09/2024 | MTL Training Room NESS | 1 Day | 12 | £230.00 | |
| 06/12/2024 | MTL Training Room - Bannock | 1 Day | 12 | £230.00 |
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