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EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers

Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
Online
Location:
Zoom

Course Overview

The EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers course provides essential Safety, Health, Environmental & Awareness training for individuals working on drainage, sewerage networks, and water recycling assets.

Approved by the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR), this programme ensures operatives understand the risks associated with drains and sewers and can work safely in high-hazard environments such as:

  • Sewer networks and manholes
  • Pumping stations
  • CSOs and treatment process areas
  • Pipe rehabilitation and cleaning works

The course is suitable for new entrants and those renewing an existing SHEA card, providing a recognised passport for access to drainage and sewer infrastructure sites across the UK.

Training focuses on safe behaviours, environmental protection, and emergency response; all contextualised to the drains and sewers sector.

Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
Online
Location:
Zoom

Certification Awarded

EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers

Valid for

Three Years

Awarding Body

EUSR e-Learning Provider

Who should Attend This Course

This course is for:

  • Operatives, supervisors, and managers working in drainage, sewerage, or highway excavations
  • Individuals needing EUSR registration to access site operations safely
  • Those seeking one-card utility access via SHEA Drains & Sewers passport

Prerequisites

Good understanding of spoken and written English.

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

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Assessment

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Course Content

The curriculum combines core SHEA safety principles with drains & sewers-specific hazards and controls. It includes:
Core SHEA Modules

  • Workplace Responsibilities
    • Employer/employee duties under H&S law
  • Environmental Protection
    • Pollution prevention and clean-water compliance
  • Risk Identification & Control
    • Dynamic risk assessment and hazard reporting
  • Common Workplace Hazards
    • Slips, trips, plant & vehicle movement, site access
  • Occupational Health
    • Biohazards, gas exposure, PPE hygiene, infection control
  • Emergency Preparedness
    • Incident reporting, alarms, rescue & escalation routes

Sector-Specific Modules

Sewer Network & Drainage Operations

  • Biological risks: Leptospirosis, other pathogens
  • Confined space working & atmospheric hazards
  • Managing flows, overflows & contamination

Highway Working & Excavations

  • Signing, guarding & positioning in public spaces
  • Safe trench access, collapse prevention & utilities location
  • Traffic management interfaces with sewer maintenance

All modules are contextualised to real-world sewer maintenance operations and support compliance with relevant legislation including:

  • Water Industry Act
  • Confined Spaces Regulations
  • CDM 2015
  • Environmental Protection Act
  • Delivery Format: Instructor-led online training
  • Certification:
    • EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers registration
    • SHEA Passport (valid for 3 years)
  • Industry Recognition: CSCSaffiliated scheme enabling access to CSCScontrolled operational sites for utilities work

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the SHEA Drains & Sewers passport for?

It’s designed for professionals working around drains, sewers, or highway excavations, including confined space operations.

How long does the registration last?

The SHEA Drains & Sewers passport is valid for three years, with renewal required thereafter.

What’s unique about Module 12 & 13?

Module 12 focuses on confined-space and wastewater hazards, while Module 13 covers safe working in highways and utility avoidance under excavation scenarios.

Can this course be delivered online?

Yes – fully remote, live training is available with on-screen invigilation for assessment.

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