NCO / Network Construction Operations (Water) Assistant

What is the Network Construction Operations (Water) Assistant scheme?

An NCO (Water) Assistant registration is for individuals working in the gas industry who have completed a relevant Level 1 NCO (Water) qualification.  An Assistant carries out Labourer activities on construction sites to support qualified Service or Main Layers.   

• An Assistant can progress to Service Layer or Main Layer by completing a Level 2 NCO (Water) qualification. 

Evidence Requirements  

A colour photograph or colour scanned image of the individual’s original qualification certificate. 

• Energy & Environment Awards Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water)
• City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water) 
• CABWI Level 1 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water) 

Pre-requisite Requirements

An individual being registered as an Assistant must hold EUSR registration for both National Water Hygiene and Safety, Health & Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Water as a pre-requisite.

Registration Period 

Assistant registration on EUSR is for a period of 5 years and is renewable. 

CSCS Card 

Individuals will be issued a Green CSCS Assistant card with NCO (Water) Assistant 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 [email protected] or tel: 0121 745 1310.