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NCO (Gas) – Service Layer

Overview

EUSR registration is based on the completion of one of the following qualifications or apprenticeships for Service Layer: 

  • EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) 
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) 
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Gas Network Operations 
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Operations (Craft) 
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Engineering 
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Public Utilities Distribution 
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Distribution Craftsmen  
  • Gas Network Team Leader (GNTL) Level 2 Apprenticeship, (Team Leader Service Laying) 
  • Gas Network Operative (GNO) Level 2 Apprenticeship 

Evidence Requirements

The following evidence requirements apply from 2 January 2025.

EUIAS Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)

For Service Layer (Self-Lay & Distribution): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)  

For Service Layer (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

For Service Layer (Distribution): The evidence above for (Self-Lay) plus the following unit: 

  • Install equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network construction  

City & Guilds Level 2 Gas Network Operations

For Service Layer (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

For Service Layer (Distribution): The evidence above for (Self-Lay) plus the following unit: 

  • Prepare resources and segregate the area for highways works during gas network operations 

City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Operations (Craft)

For Service Layer (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

For Service Layer (Distribution): The evidence above for (Self-Lay) plus the following unit: 

  • Prepare resources and segregate the area for highways works in diverse situations  

City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Engineering

For Service Layer (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

City & Guilds Level 3 Public Utilities Distribution

For Service Layer (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

City & Guilds Level 3 Distribution Craftsmen 

For Service Layer (Self-Lay): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

IFATE Gas Network Team Leader Level 2 Apprenticeship  

For Service Layer (Distribution): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

IFATE Gas Network Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship 

For Service Layer (Distribution): A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

Pre-requisites

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

Registration Period 

Registration on EUSR as a Service Layer is valid for a period of 5 years and is renewable. 

CSCS Card 

Individuals will be issued a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card with the NCO (Gas) Service Layer categories shown above, on the reverse. 

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 – Thursday, 8.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm, via email eusr@euskills.co.uk or tel: 0121 745 1310.