NCO / Network Construction Operations (Gas) Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR)

What is the Network Construction Operations (Gas) Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) scheme?

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: 

• Energy & Environment Awards 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) 
• Gas Network Team Leader (GNTL) Level 2 Apprenticeship, (Team Leader Mains Laying) 
• Gas Network Operative (GNO) Level 2 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

Energy & Environment Awards Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas)   

A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

To register on EUSR for the Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category, an individual must have completed the Energy & Environment Awards qualification for Service/Mains Layer (Distribution) along with the following 4 units: 

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

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

A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

To register on EUSR for the Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category, an individual must have completed the City & Guilds qualification for Service/Mains Layer (Distribution) along with the following 4 units: 

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

City & Guilds Level 2 Gas Network Operations  

A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

To register on EUSR for the Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category, an individual must have completed the City & Guilds qualification for Service/Mains Layer (Distribution) along with the following 2 units: 

• Restore gas network components to operational condition by repair 
• Conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location 

City & Guilds Level 3 Gas Network Operations (Craft) 

A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

To register on EUSR for the Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) category, an individual must have completed the City & Guilds qualification for Service/Mains Layer (Distribution) along with the following 1 unit: 

• Restore gas network components to operational condition by repair 

IFATE Gas Network Team Leader Level 2 Apprenticeship 

A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

IFATE Gas Network Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship  

A colour photo or colour scanned image of the original certificate(s). 

Pre-requisites

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

Registration Period 

Registration on EUSR for Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) is valid for a period of 5 years and is renewable. 

CSCS Card 

Individuals will be issued a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card with NCO (Gas) Escape, Locate & Repair 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.