Utility SHEA (Gas)

The Utility Safety Health and Environment Awareness (SHEA) portfolio of schemes has been developed in conjunction with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.

Candidates who should attend

The Gas scheme is designed for all persons involved in the operational activities of the gas industry who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisors and management. A Utility SHEA (Gas) passport lasts for five years from the date of training.

Course Aims

The course is designed to provide on-site evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge and awareness. It is a passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.

Course Pre-requisites

None

Course Approach

A qualified trainer delivers the course which consists of 9 modules.

The 6 core modules are common to all utility industries and form the basis of health, safety and environmental law and practices. There are 3 modules that are specific to the gas industry which cover working on the network and pressure regulating installation, and in domestic and commercial premises. All trainees will complete the core modules and depending on their job role will complete either, or, both the upstream and downstream modules.

Candidates must complete a registration form and successfully complete a multiple choice test at the end of the course. Upon successful completion of the course candidates will be issued with a Cover Note valid for 45 whereafter a new EUSR Utility SHEA Gas Card. This Card is Valid for 5 Years

The Utility SHEA (Gas) scheme is affiliated with the CSCS to allow Gas industry workers access to construction sites for purposes utilities work without the need to complete a separate CSCS card.

Course Duration

1 Day

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