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EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers
Course duration
One day
Course details
The EUSR SHEA Drains & Sewers course is a CSCS‑accredited, one-day training course that includes all six core SHEA modules plus two specific to the drainage and sewerage industry. Developed with input from the National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC), the course prepares delegates for safe and compliant work in drains, sewers, and highway excavation.
Who Should Attend This Course?
- 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
Course Content
The course content and delivery specification has been developed through consultation with the drains and sewerage industry. There are eight modules (six core modules and 2 industry specific modules).
Modules
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Understanding our workplace responsibilities |
Underpinning legal frameworks, definitions and their application in the workplace setting, including the responsibilities for both the individual (as an employee) and the employer. |
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Understanding the effects of our work on the working environment |
Key environmental considerations in the workplace, and their impact as employees, on the sustainability of their environment. |
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Identifying and controlling risks |
Helps the individual to identify and control risks and hazards and understand their role in preventing them through a range of positive and proactive health and safety behaviours. |
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Common hazards in the workplace |
Develops the ability to both identify a range of common physical hazards and minimise their impact in the workplace, in line with CSCS requirements. |
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Occupational health hazards |
Explains the meaning of the term 'occupational health' and develops the individual's understanding of a range of occupational health hazards and their requirements. It helps individuals identify, mitigate for, and minimise occupational health hazards in the workplace. |
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Responding to emergencies |
Develops individuals' understanding of emergency response behaviours, the role of reporting, inspection, and enforcement of health & safety in the workplace. It also develops an individual's understanding of the impact on employee and employer of both poor/improving health and safety in the workplace. |
Plus, the following modules specific to the Water industry:
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Drains and Sewers |
This module provides the individual with a broad understanding of the requirements for safe working in drains and sewers. It focuses on the known risks when working with drains and sewers, awareness of confined space working and its associated risks, the requirements for using different cleaning methods, and transferring and disposing of waste correctly. |
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Highway working and excavations (Drains) |
This module provides the individual with an understanding of the processes and procedures required to work in the highway; this includes both public and private environments and creating a safe working environment through safe systems of work. The individual will know what to do in the case of an emergency. |
The course will be delivered through the context of the drains and sewerage industry.
Assessment & Certification
Participants will complete a multiple-choice assessment. Successful candidates will be registered on the EUSR and awarded the SHEA Drains & Sewers card valid for 3 years.
To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the SHEA Drains & Sewers course before the expiry date on your card.
The scheme is affiliated with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) allowing utility workers access to CSCS controlled sites for purposes of utilities work without the need to hold a separate card. The utilities industries share a common goal and commitment to robust mechanisms that enable all workers to demonstrate health and safety awareness and relevant skills and competences.
CSCS affiliated cards carry the CSCS hologram in the top left corner.
Prerequisites
There are no formal entry requirements however a basic level of written and spoken English is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the SHEA Drains & Sewers passport for?
A: It’s designed for professionals working around drains, sewers, or highway excavations, including confined space operations.
Q: How long does the registration last?
A: The SHEA Drains & Sewers passport is valid for three years, with renewal required thereafter.
Q: What’s unique about Module 12 & 13?
A: Module 12 focuses on confined-space and wastewater hazards, while Module 13 covers safe working in highways and utility avoidance under excavation scenarios.
Q: Can this course be delivered online?
A: Yes – fully remote, live training is available with on-screen invigilation for assessment.
You might also be interested in the following courses
- EUSR SHEA Water
- EUSR SHEA Water Renewal
- EUSR SHEA Water Conversion
- EUSR SHEA Cross Country Pipelines
- EUSR SHEA Cross Country Pipelines Conversion
- EUSR SHEA Waste
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