EUSR Safe Control of Mains Connection (SCMC) Water Course

Course details

Our EUSR Safe Control of Mains Connection (SCMC) Water course is designed for water industry operatives who carry out or supervise mains water connection activities. This accredited SCMC training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to safely manage water mains connections in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

The EUSR SCMC course is recognised by water companies and contractors across the UK and is a requirement for those involved in water mains connection work.

Designed for Self-Lay Providers (SLPs) lay mains for new services on new development sites ‘contestable’ works, and this scheme provides delegates, the knowledge and understanding of both their own roles and responsibilities, and those of others, when carrying out work.  It does not provide the skills required to carry out the connection and the individuals involved with the connection will need to hold EUSR registrations for National Water Hygiene, Utility SHEA (Water) and Level 2 Network Construction Operations (Water) where specified.

SCMC Water falls under the scope of the Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS) – operated by Lloyd’s Register.

Why Take the SCMC Water Course?

• Gain a recognised EUSR SCMC qualification
• Comply with safe practices for water mains connection
• Improve understanding of regulatory requirements and safety controls
• Enhance competence in managing safe water connection work

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Operatives and supervisors involved in water mains connection
• Contractors working on potable water infrastructure
• Those needing EUSR SCMC certification to meet utility company standards

Course Content

• Principles of Safe Control of Mains Connection (SCMC)
• Roles and responsibilities of personnel in water connections
• Risk assessments and control measures for water mains connection
• Procedures for issuing, accepting, and closing Mains Connection Authorisations (MCA)
• Regulatory requirements and industry best practice

After successfully completing a SCMC (Water) training programme and assessment, individuals will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of:

• The scope of the connections that can be made
• The various roles that are involved in the process; the accreditations needed for the various roles and the relationship between the roles
• The role of the regulators in the process
• What applications need to be made to plan the job
• The content of the Work package
• The specific details of the job including the different connection types
• The considerations needed when carrying out the role
• What to do if something goes wrong
• What information needs to be provided to the Water Company once the connection has been made

Individuals will be also able to demonstrate their ability to:

• Complete relevant paperwork at the appropriate time within the process
• Liaise with other relevant individuals in the process

Course Format & Certification

•  Half day online training with assessment
• On successful completion, candidates receive EUSR SCMC (Water) registration (valid 3 years)

Safe Control of Mains Connections Water – Evidence Requirements 

Competent Person

A competent person is an operative who will carry out the connection to the network. For registration in this category the individual must have completed an Energy & Utility Skills approved SCMC (Water) training programme and hold the following valid registrations:

• National Water Hygiene 
• Utility SHEA (Water)
• Level 2 Network Construction Operations (Water) Mains Layer (any pipe size)

Senior Competent Person

A senior competent person would normally be a supervisor who will ensure that the connection is being carried out properly and will follow the process to notify the Water Company Controller before, during and after the connection is made. For registration in this category the individual must have completed an Energy & Utility Skills approved SCMC (Water) training programme and hold the following valid registrations:

• National Water Hygiene 
• Utility SHEA (Water)

Water Company Controller

The water company controller is the employee of the Water Company who liaises with the Senior Competent Person to ensure the correct processes are being followed. For registration in this category the individual must have completed an Energy & Utility Skills approved SCMC (Water) training programme and hold the following valid registrations:

• National Water Hygiene 
• Utility SHEA (Water)

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If you have any questions about this or any other course, please get in touch on 01926 674340