Safe Control of Operations (SCO) scheme – NRO & RO additional registration category

We have recently created an additional registration under the SCO scheme for an individual undertaking just the NRO & RO modules.  This registration category has been made available under both the Initial and Renewal training programmes and has the relevant pre-requisites applied.  The details for using this new registration category can be located on our … Read more

Trainer Search by Region

We will be shortly be updating our website to include a more accurate Trainer search by region. The details shown alongside each Trainer, in the search results, will be their: contact number email address name of their organisation regional area they cover  Available Regions are: Nationwide Scotland Wales Northern Ireland West Midlands East Midlands North … Read more

Deliver your own training – Endorsed Training Programmes

Becoming an Approved Provider gives you access to, not only our skills-based schemes, but over 25 Endorsed Training Programmes (ETPs). Abrasive Wheels, HSG47 Safe Digging and Manual Handling are just some of the ‘public’ ETPs available. Approved Providers can also develop training programmes to meet their own needs, which we then endorse. This service provides … Read more

Bookings open for new drains and sewers health and safety training

Bookings are now open for the new Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Drains and Sewers Scheme. Developed by Energy & Utility Skills in partnership with the National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC), the new training programme is designed for anyone in the drainage sector from front line operators through to supervisors and managers. According … Read more

Safe Control of Operations (SCO) scheme: review of Trainer-led materials

The redevelopment of the Safe Control of Operations (SCO) scheme is now complete following the launch of an Initial and Renewal training programme for trainer-led face to face delivery back in October 2020, the SCO Renewal Remote to enable our trainers to deliver the Renewal version of SCO remotely on-line, and an e-learning/e-assessment version of … Read more