SCMC (Water) scheme

There are two registration categories available for Safe Control of Mains Connections (Water) – Scheme registration only or Scheme registration and a Specified Job role registration. Please note that EUSR registration will be charged for separately except when registration for both categories is claimed at the same time.

Scheme Registration – based on the successful completion of an EUSR approved SCMC (Water) training and assessment programme.

Specified Job Role Registration – to obtain the following job role specific EUSR registrations, an LRQA Authorised Signatory must confirm that the individual can be registered for this category. The Authorised Signatory is designated by the company involved in the work, the Water Company for the role of Water Company Controller and the Self-Lay Organisation for the roles of Competent Person and Senior Competent Person, and these are verified by LRQA:

• Competent Person (CP)
• Senior Competent Person (SCP)
• Water Company Controller (WCC)

The EUSR registration and EUSR card will reflect the appropriate job role(s).

Safe Control of Mains Connections (Water) Scheme registration is valid for 5 years.

Registration for Competent Person, Senior Competent Person or Water Company Controller runs concurrently with the scheme registration and they will both expire on the same date.

All Individuals undertaking the scheme are required to hold valid EUSR registrations for both National Water Hygiene and SHEA (Water).

Individuals being registered for the role of Competent Person will hold EUSR registrations for National Water Hygiene, SHEA (Water), and Level 2 Network Construction Operations (Water) Main Layer.

To access your new virtual card, your EUSR record must include your mobile number, which is why we request it on the Registration Form.

You will only receive your card once the Application Form has been received and verified.

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.