EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5: SCO Full Renewal

£400 +VAT

Course Duration:

One Day

Format:

Online

Location:

Zoom

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Course Overview

The EUSR SCO Full Renewal Course provides a complete one-day refresher for all five Safe Control of Operations modules: SCO Core (Modules 1 & 2), Permit to Work, Non-Routine Operations (Module 3), Routine Operations (Module 4) and Form of Authority (Module 5). Designed for Authorising Engineers and Competent Persons at supervisory level, this renewal ensures delegates maintain competence and continue to meet the safety and procedural requirements for working on gas distribution networks.

The course revisits the core roles, responsibilities and practical processes required for safe control of both routine and non-routine gas operations. It also reinforces key elements of the SCO framework, including risk-based decision making, permit controls, communication pathways and procedural compliance. All content aligns with IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3, which underpins the entire SCO scheme.

Delegates must hold current or recently expired SCO certifications and valid SHEA Gas to attend this renewal.

Course Duration:

One Day

Format:

Online

Location:

Zoom

£400 +VAT

Certification Awarded

Renewal of SCO Full (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)

Valid for

Five Years

Awarding Body

Who should Attend This Course

This course is intended for experienced operatives or supervisors who already hold current (or recently expired) SCO Full certification and are required to renew their registration for continued authorisation of routine gas operations.

Prerequisites

Candidates must hold a valid or recently expired SCO5 certification
EUSR SHEA Gas
EUSR SCO Core & Permit to Work
EUSR SCO Non-Routine Operations
EUSR SCO Routine Operations

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

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Assessment

Candidates are assessed on EUSR SCO Modules 1 through 5 through multiple-choice or written tests for each module. Some modules also require practical assessment, including a Permit to Work audit for Modules 1 and 2, and a case-study review for Module 3 (Non-Routine Operations). Completion of all assessments to the required standard is mandatory for EUSR registration.

Course Content

The full renewal course refreshes knowledge across all SCO modules and provides updates to legislation, procedures, and industry guidance.

Key areas covered include:

SCO Core (Modules 1 & 2)

Roles and responsibilities of Competent Persons and Authorising Engineers
SCO boundaries, scope and key terminology
Risk-based approach to gas safety management under IGEM/GL/6
Communication requirements within the SCO framework

Permit to Work (Module 2)

Types of permits and when they are used
Completing and authorising permits
Permit withdrawal, suspension, and closure
Record-keeping and documentation requirements

Non-Routine Operations (Module 3 – previously SCO4)

Identifying and managing NRO activities
Responding to emergency, complex or non-standard situations
NRO-specific risk assessment and safety controls
Case examples illustrating appropriate NRO decision making

Routine Operations (Module 4 – previously SCO5)

Scope and definition of RO activities
Supervisory responsibilities for day-to-day gas work
Safe isolation, reinstatement and procedural compliance
Coordination with other personnel and contractors

Form of Authority (Module 5)

Requirements for authorising specific operational tasks
Approval pathways, competency expectations and documentation
Responsibilities of duty holders and accountable managersCross-Module Processes & Compliance

Communication and deviation processes

Transfer of responsibility between companies
Inspection, monitoring and audit requirements
Ensuring alignment with operational procedures and GL/6 compliance

Additional Information

Delivery Format: Instructor-led in-person training

Prerequisites: Delegates must have valid SHEA Gas and in-date (or recently expired) SCO Modules 1–5 certification.

Certification: Successful completion results in EUSR re-registration for all SCO Modules

Standards: Training follows IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3, the foundation of the SCO scheme.

Module Naming:

Modules 1 & 2 were previously known as SCO1
Module 3 (NRO) was previously known as SCO4
Module 4 (RO) was previously known as SCO5
Module 5 was previously part of SCO1&2