SCO Initial Training Programme Module 5: Form of Authority

• Introduction to Safe Control of Operations (SCO) and the purpose of a Form of Authority
• Understanding when FoA documentation and controls should be used
• Key information requirements needed to complete an FoA
• Basic and practical requirements of a Form of Authority
• The importance of risk assessment in relation to an FoA
• Monitoring site conditions throughout the duration of an FoA
• Roles and responsibilities in the preparation and issue of an FoA
• Roles and responsibilities in the management and oversight of FoA works
• Application of IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3 risk-based management principles
• Multiple-choice question assessment covering FoA theory
• Practical exercise: auditing a completed Form of Authority
• EUSR registration and certification process

This course is aimed at individuals working under the SCO (Safe Control of Operations) scheme on gas operational sites who need to be registered to issue, prepare, or receive Form of Authority permitry, including named Competent Persons and Authorising Engineers.

It’s particularly suited to those involved in operational works and minor works on gas networks and certain meter installations who are responsible for authorising higher-risk activities. Learners must already hold SCO 1&2 Core and Permit to Work (PtW) before undertaking this module, along with suitable reading and writing abilities. The course can be taken as a standalone module for those who already hold other SCO qualifications, or combined with other SCO modules depending on individual job role requirements.

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