Safe Control of Mains Connections (Water) Evidence Requirements

Competent Person

A competent person is an operative who will carry out the connection to the network. For registration in this category the individual must have completed an Energy & Utility Skills approved training programme for SCMC Water and hold the following valid registrations:

• National Water Hygiene
• Utility SHEA (Water)
• Level 2 Network Construction Operations (Water) Mains Layer (any pipe size)

Senior Competent Person

A senior competent person would normally be a supervisor who will ensure that the connection is being carried out properly and will follow the process to notify the Water Company Controller before, during and after the connection is made. For registration in this category the individual must have completed an Energy & Utility Skills approved training programme for SCMC Water and hold the following valid registrations:

• National Water Hygiene
• Utility SHEA (Water)

Water Company Controller

The water company controller is the employee of the Water Company who liaises with the Senior Competent Person to ensure the correct processes are being followed. For registration in this category the individual must have completed an Energy & Utility Skills approved training programme for SCMC Water and hold the following valid registrations:

• National Water Hygiene
• Utility SHEA (Water)

Find Out More

If you would like to get trained in this scheme, please see our list of training providers.

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.