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NCO (Gas) – Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR)

Overview

EUSR registration for Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category is dependent upon the individual completing one of the following qualifications for Service or Main Layer under the ‘Distribution’ pathway, or apprenticeship:

  • EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)
  • Gas Network Team Leader (GNTL) Apprenticeship, (Team Leader Mains Laying): Level 2.
  • Gas Network Operative (GNO) Apprenticeship

(Note: registration of ELR category is not available to those who have completed the Self-Lay pathway or those being re-registered for the Self-Lay pathway).

Evidence Requirements – EUIAS Qualification

Registration on EUSR for Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category is dependent upon the individual completing the EUIAS qualification for Service/Mains Layer (Self-Lay & Distribution) plus all of the relevant ELR units listed below:

  • 1101 – Conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location
  • 1102 – Minimise risks to life, property, and the environment during gas escapes
  • 1103 – Analyse and interpret the results of surveys to determine the location of gas escapes
  • 1104 – Restore gas network components to operational condition

Individuals who complete the (ELR) units will be registered for NCO Gas Service/Main Layer (Self-Lay & Distribution) plus, Escape, Locate & Repair.

An ELR registration may be claimed at the same time as NCO registration/re-registration provided the evidence requirements are met.

Evidence Requirements – City & Guilds Qualification

Registration on EUSR for Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category is dependent upon the individual completing the relevant City & Guilds qualification for Service/ Mains Layer under the ‘Distribution’ pathway plus all of the relevant ELR units listed below:

  • 217 Restore gas network components to operational condition by repair
  • 218 Conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location
  • 304 Minimise risks to life, property, and the environment during gas escapes
  • 305 Analyse and interpret the results of surveys to determine the location of gas escapes

Individuals who complete the (ELR) units will be registered for NCO (Gas) Service/Main Layer (Distribution) plus, Escape, Locate & Repair.

An ELR registration may be claimed at the same time as NCO registration/re-registration provided the evidence requirements are met.

Evidence Requirements – GNTL Apprenticeship

An Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education – Gas Network Team Leader (Team Leader Mains Laying): Level 2.

The GNTL Apprenticeship provides the following EUSR registration:

  • NCO Gas Escape, Locate and Repair

Evidence Requirements – GNO Apprenticeship

An Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education – Gas Network Operative Apprenticeship certificate – Level 2

The GNO Apprenticeship provides the following EUSR registration:

  • NCO Gas Escape, Locate and Repair

Pre-requisites

NCO (Gas) Service Layer (Distribution pathway) or NCO (Gas) Mains Layer (Distribution pathway)

All individuals must also hold a valid EUSR registration for SHEA Gas.

Find Out More

If you have any queries relating to EUSR or the evidence requirements for any of our schemes or programmes, please contact the EUSR Support team. We are available Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm via email eusr@euskills.co.uk or tel: 0121 745 1310.