EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Module 3: Non-Routine Operations (NRO) Renewal

Course Duration:

Half Day

Format:

In-Person

Location:

Stoneleigh Park

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Course Overview

The EUSR SCO NRO (Non-Routine Operations) course provides advanced training for individuals responsible for planning, supervising, authorising, or overseeing work activities on gas networks that fall outside normal operational procedures. Non-routine operations typically present increased risk, complexity, or urgency—such as emergency repairs, live interventions, or abnormal network conditions—making specialist competence essential.

This 1.5-day course builds on the core SCO qualifications to ensure duty holders fully understand the additional controls, risk assessments, documentation, and authorisation processes required for non-routine activities. Delegates will learn how to apply IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3 risk-based principles to real-world scenarios, ensuring safe and compliant decisions during higher-risk gas operations.

Completion of this training enables operatives, supervisors, and authorised engineers to be formally recognised to plan or authorise Non-Routine Operations under the SCO scheme.

Course Duration:

Half Day

Format:

In-Person

Location:

Stoneleigh Park

Certification Awarded

Renewal of SCO Non-Routine Operations

Valid for

Five Years

Awarding Body

Who should Attend This Course

This course is recommended for:

Supervisors or operatives holding a current SCO NRO certificate nearing expiry
Individuals working on non-routine or emergency gas network tasks
Those needing to renew their SCO4 module to keep EUSR status active

Prerequisites

In order to do the Renewal / Refresher course delegates must have in date:

EUSR SHEA Gas
EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Modules 1 & 2: Core & Permit to Work (Was previously SCO1)
EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Module 3: Non -Routine Operations (NRO) (Was previously SCO4)
EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Modules 1, 2 & 5: Core, Permit to Work and Form of Authority

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

Photo ID

Assessment

Participants complete a short multiple-choice assessment at the end of the day to confirm knowledge retention. For CP – Multiple choice questions after each module plus an audit of a Non-Routine Operation For AE – Multiple choice questions after each module plus an audit and a write of a Non-Routine Operation

Course Content

The course provides the skills and knowledge needed to recognise, assess, authorise, and safely manage non-routine gas operations.

Understanding Non-Routine Operations
- Definition and classification of NROs vs routine tasks
- Emergency conditions, network instability, and abnormal gas system behaviour
- When and why an operation becomes ‘non-routine’
IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3 Integration
- Risk-based approach to gas safety management
- Applying GL/6 requirements to NRO decision-making
- Ensuring organisational safety procedures align with GL/6 common requirements
Enhanced Risk Assessment for NRO
- Hazard identification in emergency or abnormal conditions
- Additional control measures required for NRO (vs routine works)
- Documentation and dynamic risk assessment during live events
Permit-to-Work Adjustments
- Variations to PTW systems for non-routine plans
- Authorisation pathways and escalation requirements
- Enhanced communication for non-routine activities
Live Working and Emergency Repair Principles
- Gas escapes and uncontrolled release conditions
- Contingency planning and network stabilisation
- Safe reinstatement following emergency works
Responsibilities of Duty Holders
- Competent Person (CP) obligations
- Authorising Engineer (AE) expectations
- Accountability, evidence trails, and safe decision-making
Case Studies & Scenario-Based Exercises
- Reviewing previous industry incidents
- Identifying failures in NRO procedures
- Developing, auditing, and writing NROs as part of assessment

Additional Information

Delivery Format: Instructor-led in-person training
Certification:
- SCO NRO (SCO4) certificate (valid 5 years)
- Eligible for EUSR registration upon completion
Industry Recognition:
- Mandatory for personnel carrying out or authorising NRO on gas networks
Module 3: Non-Routine Operations (NRO) was previously known as SCO 4

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