SCO Module 1 Renewal: Core

• Ensure learners understand the purpose, process, and main features of the Safe Control of Operations scheme
• Develop knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of individuals working within the SCO framework
• Build understanding of the importance of risk assessment in the control of gas operations
• Develop competence in completing and managing permits to work
• Ensure learners understand when Non-Routine Operation, Routine Operation, and Form of Authority controls should be used
• Build the practical skills needed to audit, and where required write, SCO documentation
• Reinforce the importance of clear communication, handover, and records management
• Ensure learners understand SCO procedures for deviations and emergencies
• Support compliance with IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3 risk-based management principles
• Prepare learners for EUSR registration under the relevant SCO categories

• Module 1: SCO Core
• Module 2: Permit to Work
• Module 3: Non-Routine Operations (NRO)
• Module 4: Routine Operations (RO)
• Module 5: Form of Authority (FoA)
• Roles and responsibilities within the SCO framework
• Risk assessment and site condition monitoring
• Completion and management of permit documentation
• Communication, handover, and records management
• SCO procedures for deviations and emergencies
• Monitoring, audit, and review requirements
• Application of IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3 risk-based management principles
• Multiple-choice assessment for each module undertaken
• Practical audit and write exercises where required
• EUSR registration and certification process

This course is aimed at current or future named Authorising Engineers and Competent Persons who are new to SCO, or whose existing registration has expired, and who are involved in operational works on gas networks and certain meter installations. It’s suited to those who need to give, receive, or authorise SCO permitry as part of their role, with the modules taken depending on the scope of work an individual carries out.

Learners must hold a valid EUSR SHEA Gas card, along with suitable reading and writing abilities. SCO Core and Permit to Work must be completed before progressing to Non-Routine Operations, Routine Operations, or Form of Authority.

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