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NCO (Water) Trainee (Probationary) 

Overview

Trainee (Probationary) registration is intended for individuals new to the water industry. It enables them to undergo training and work with experienced staff to build up the portfolio of evidence required for the Level 1 qualification. 

A Trainee (Probationary) is expected to work towards and achieve the relevant NCO (Water) qualification at Level 1. In certain circumstances, it may be appropriate for a trainee to work directly towards a Level 2 qualification for Service/ Mains Layer or undertake an appropriate Apprenticeship for Service/Mains Layer. 

  • Completion of a Level 1 qualification will enable the individual to achieve registration as an NCO (Water) Assistant. 
  • Completion of a Level 2 qualification enables the individual to be registered as a skilled worker, NCO (Water) Service and/or Main Layer. 

Evidence Requirements 

The following evidence requirements apply from 2 January 2025.

  • Completed Registration form? 
  • Individual must be registered for a qualification within 3 months of their EUSR registration? 

If an individual is not registered within this time, EUSR may remove their registration at the request of LRQA. 

Registration Pre-requisite

All individuals must hold a valid EUSR registration for both National Water Hygiene and SHEA Water.

Registration Period 

Until 30 April 2025, Trainee (Probationary) registration on EUSR is for a period of 30 months and is non-renewable. 

After this date, the registration period will be 18 months and is non-renewable.  

An individual is expected to have completed their qualification during the registration period and to progress onto an Assistant or Service and/or Main Layer registration on EUSR. 

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