EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Modules 1, 2 & 5: Core, Permit to Work and Form of Authority (Was previously SCO 1&2)

Course details

This EUSR Safe Control of Operations (SCO) Gas Training courses, designed to equip gas industry professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely manage, control and supervise operations on gas networks and installations. Whether you work on distribution, transmission, or metering, our SCO gas training ensures you meet regulatory and employer requirements for safe control of operations gas tasks.

The course covers the full suite of SCO modules 1, 2 & 5, including SCO Core, Permit to Work, and Form of Authority, providing comprehensive training for those responsible for authorising, issuing or accepting permits for routine and non-routine operations. If you’re seeking to enhance your gas safety competence, maintain compliance, or require SCO gas course certification to continue working on gas infrastructure projects, our EUSR SCO training offers the practical knowledge and formal recognition you need.

Who Should Attend this SCO course?

• Gas industry personnel requiring EUSR SCO certification
• Individuals needing to renew their SCO qualifications
• Professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge in gas safety operations

Course Benefits

• Comprehensive training covering all SCO modules
• Certification recognized across the gas industry
• Enhanced understanding of safety protocols and procedures​

Course Content

The course content and delivery specifications have been developed through consultation with the gas industry. Training material is produced and managed by EUSR on the industry's behalf.

The course heavily uses the IGEM/GL/6 Edition 3 which was introduced into SCO to increase the emphasis on risk-based management of gas safety systems and gives gas distribution companies the flexibility to develop their own gas safety procedures based on meeting the common requirements of GL/6.

The SCO scheme is based around the requirements for meeting GL/6 compliance.

This course provides knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

1. The roles and responsibilities outlined in the procedure with specific emphasis on competent persons
2. When various permit types are used
3. Application of permits to work and forms of authority
4. The requirements for maintaining records
5. The process for transferring individuals between companies
6. The deviation and communication process
7. The inspection, monitoring and audit requirements

Assessment

• For CP - Multiple choice questions after each module plus an audit of a Permit to Work and a Form of Authority
• For AE - Multiple choice questions after each module plus an audit and a write of a Permit to Work and an audit of a Form of Authority

Certificates

Once the delegate has successfully completed the course and assessments, the results will be submitted to the awarding body and cards will be issued to the delegate in due course.

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years from the date of training. In order for your SCO to be used, your SHEA Gas must remain in date. 

Prerequisites

EUSR SHEA Gas

You might also be interested in the following courses

• EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Modules 1, 2 & 5: SCO Core, Permit To Work and Form Of Authority (Previously known as SCO 1&2) Renewal 
• EUSR SHEA Gas
• EUSR SHEA Gas Renewal
• EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Module 3: Non -Routine Operations (NRO) (Was previously SCO4)
• EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Module 4: Routine Operations (RO) (Was previously SCO5)
• EUSR SCO (Safe Control of Operations) Module 5: Form of Authority (Was previously part of SCO1&2) ​​​​​​​

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