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NCO Level 2 Service Layer Self Lay Gas City and Guilds

Overview

This course is designed to give candidates with previous experience in the utilities industry the skills and knowledge to lay and commission gas services on constructions sites.

Duration

8 days - training room/practical training.

Max Number

12

Accreditation Options

  • city-guilds

Suitable For

Level 2 is ideal for candidates working in network construction and have some relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a role where they have been supervised.

Aims

  • This course provides knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

  • Create an efficient and effective environment in utilities network construction.
  • Maintain a safe and secure working environment in utilities network construction.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Install equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network construction.
  • Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities construction network.
  • Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction.
  • Operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements on utilities network construction.
  • Join materials by electrofusion.
  • Conduct specified testing of gas services.
  • Install gas services up to 63mm.

    Additional units are available.

Prerequisites

  • Candidates MUST have, or have enrolled prior to, the following and have as a minimum 6 months to expiry at the beginning of the NCO course:
    NRSWA Operator
    SHEA Gas
    Butt and Electro Fusion
    Deep Excavation (Units 3&4)

    Candidates must be network operatives employed on the gas distribution networks, either directly with an asset owner or through an outsourced operations company.

    These qualifications are not approved for use by learners under the age of 16.

Teaching Methods

  • Teaching methods include:

  • Theoretical training and assessment.
  • Practical training and assessment.

Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will receive a City and Guilds certificate.

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