NCO (Gas) Registration

The Network Construction Operations (Gas) scheme is for individuals working on gas network infrastructure sites and categorises some aspects into ‘size’ categories; it can also incorporate registration of an individual’s specialist skills.

Registration on NCO (Gas) is available in the following categories. Please click on sections to view the evidence requirements:

• Trainee
• Experienced Worker
• Assistant
• Service Layer
• Mains Layer up to 180mm
• Mains Layer up to 355mm
• NCO (Gas) – Mains Layer – EUSR
• Mains Layer 400mm and above
• Escape, Locate and Repair

In addition to the registration categories listed, an individual will also be registered as either ‘Self-Lay’ or ‘Distribution’ pathway, or both.  This is determined by the qualification/units completed or the apprenticeship undertaken.

As a guide:

• the unit for working on ‘Sites’ is Self-Lay pathway
• the unit for working in the ‘Highway’ is ‘Distribution’ pathway

Registration on EUSR is gained when the required certificate evidence has been submitted and verified.

Individuals must hold a valid EUSR registration for SHEA Gas.

NCO (Gas) registration is valid for 5 years, with the exception of the Trainee and Experienced Worker categories.

Trainee and Experienced Worker registration is valid for 18 months. Individuals may only be registered once.

Your EUSR record must include your mobile number as this is needed to access your new virtual card. Your Application Form will be reviewed and processed within 7-10 days. You will receive an SMS message from EUSR with a link to access the Vicarda app and a unique registration and PIN number to access your virtual card.

For further information and any other queries regarding EUSR, visit our Virtual Cards FAQ page or you can contact our support team, Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm, via email or on 0121 745 1310.

For information on what we do with the personal details provided, please read our Privacy Notice here.

All new EUSR registrations now come with a virtual card by default, which makes checking the card quicker and more secure on site and reduces the plastic we all use. Some employers may also pay £3 for an additional plastic smart card. You must provide a mobile number to receive an SMS message with a unique registration and PIN number to access your virtual card. For more information on virtual cards please visit our Virtual Cards FAQs page.