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EUSR SHEA Core

£150 +VAT
Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
Online
Location:
Zoom

Course Overview

The EUSR SHEA Core course provides essential health, safety, and environmental awareness training for anyone working across the UK utilities sector. Delivered over one day, this cross-industry programme establishes the foundation of safe working practices required for access to operational sites in water, gas, electricity, telecommunications, and waste environments.

Recognised by the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR), SHEA Core is designed to ensure workers understand their responsibilities, can identify hazards, and follow safe systems of work regardless of their utility discipline. Completion of the course awards the SHEA Core Safety Passport, widely accepted for contractor and employee site access throughout the utilities industry.

Course Duration:
One Day
Format:
Online
Location:
Zoom
£150 +VAT

Certification Awarded

EUSR SHEA Core

Valid for

Three Years

Awarding Body

EUSR e-Learning Provider

Who should Attend This Course

The SHEA Core course is designed for all individuals who require safe and authorised access to operational utility sites—whether permanent or temporary. It is suitable for all levels, including:

  • Operatives and labourers working across utility sectors (gas, water, power, telecoms, waste) EUSR
  • Supervisors and site‑staff supervising or coordinating activities on utility or infrastructure sites
  • Managers and team‑leaders who need a unified safety awareness foundation prior to specialist training
  • New entrants into the utilities industry who need a recognised safety awareness qualification before site‑access

Contractors and subcontractors working under utility frameworks who must hold a valid safety passport recognised by the utilities sector

Prerequisites

  • Good understanding of spoken and written English.
  • Valid form of ID

What To Have With You To Attend The Course

  • Photo ID

Assessment

Candidates will be asked a set of multiple choice questions after each module, invigilated per EUSR rules.

Course Content

The training consists of six mandatory modules, focusing on universal safety principles that apply across all utilities. Learning is delivered through interactive presentations, discussions, and practical examples relevant to multi-utility work environments.

Modules

  1. Understanding Our Workplace Responsibilities
    Covers legal duties, industry standards, and shared responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
  2. Understanding the Effects of Our Work on the Working Environment=
    Explores environmental considerations, sustainability, pollution prevention, and regulatory expectations.
  3. Identifying and Controlling Risks
    Provides practical tools for identifying hazards, applying controls, and contributing to a proactive safety culture.
  4. Common Hazards in the Workplace
    Reviews common physical hazards, control measures, and safe working behaviours aligned with CSCS requirements.
  5. Occupational Health Hazards
    Examines long-term health risks, hygiene requirements, and how to minimise exposure through good practice.
  6. Responding to Emergencies
    Covers emergency procedures, incident reporting, enforcement agencies, and the impact of strong safety performance.

Training is delivered within the general context of the utilities industries, ensuring relevance regardless of sector.

  • Delivery Format: Instructor-led online training
  • Certification:
    • EUSR SHEA Core registration
    • SHEA Safety Passport (valid for 3 years)
  • Industry Recognition: Accepted across all utility providers and contractors
  • Progression: Suitable prerequisite for discipline-specific SHEA schemes (Water, Power, Telecoms, Gas)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHEA Core mandatory for site access?

Yes, it's widely required across utilities for compliance and safe working practices.

How long does the SHEA Core card last?

It’s valid for three years, with renewal options including half‑day refreshers or full-day updates depending on your learning history.

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08:30 - 15:00 Online - Zoom £150.00 (+VAT) per person

9 Places Available

08:30 - 15:00 Online - Zoom £150.00 (+VAT) per person

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