EUSR Safe Control of Operations (SCO) Gas

The Mandatory Knowledge Base for Controlling Gas Network Operations

The EUSR Safe Control of Operations (SCO) Gas scheme is the essential, knowledge-based requirement for all individuals involved in controlling, managing, and supervising operational work on the UK gas distribution networks.

Designed around the requirements of the industry standard IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3, this training provides the framework and perimetry procedures necessary to maintain system safety, ensure compliance, and protect personnel and assets across Routine and Non-Routine Operations. This certification is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of the national gas infrastructure.

Key Learning Outcomes

The SCO program provides the essential underpinning knowledge required for safety-critical roles on the gas network. By completing the relevant modules, candidates will master the procedures for:

  • System Safety: Understanding the regulatory framework and procedures required to maintain safety and control on live gas networks.

  • Role-Specific Procedures: Learning the specific responsibilities and actions required for Competent Persons (CP) and Authorising Engineers (AE).

  • IGEM/GL/6 Compliance: Applying the principles of the industry’s key safety document (IGEM/GL/6 Ed 3) to all operational tasks.

  • Operational Control: Implementing the correct perimetry and isolation procedures for both routine and non-routine work.

  • Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating operational risks to protect personnel, assets, and the public.

Who Should Attend?

This training is mandatory for all gas industry personnel involved in planning, authorising, or carrying out safety-critical procedures on the gas network. This includes, but is not limited to, those who are or will become:

  • Competent Persons (CP)

  • Authorising Engineers (AE)

  • Supervisors and Managers responsible for controlling gas network operations.

Course Details & Certification

Feature Detail
Duration Varies depending on modules taken. Initial Full Course is typically 2 days. Renewal is typically 1 day or delivered via e-learning/e-assessment.
Accreditation EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register).
Prerequisites A valid EUSR SHEA Gas registration is MANDATORY before attending any SCO module.
Assessment Multiple-choice questions after each module. Assessments for AE roles include additional audit and writing exercises.
Certification Validity EUSR registration for SCO is valid for 5 years.
Delivery Trainer-led Face-to-Face delivery is mandatory for all Initial Training.

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