To promote the competent, safe operation and management of trenchless technology methods, Develop and UKSTT have combined their respective expertise to develop a training and assessment scheme for operators, technical personnel and managers.

The scheme consists of discrete units of competence which recognise practical skills, related knowledge and safety awareness of trenchless technology methods. Assessment of competence is carried out by direct observation in workplace conditions and/or through oral or written questions. All the assessment arrangements used are approved by City & Guilds.

City and Guilds Certification

Operatives who are successful in both the practical assessments and knowledge tests will receive a City and Guilds certificate. Persons undertaking the management or supervision of units are only required to undertake essential knowledge assessments. These qualifications form part of the City and Guilds 5831 Utilities Operations Scheme.

Training and Assessment Venues

To provide maximum flexibility Develop provides training and assessment at a choice of UK venues:

• Develop training centres
• Customers' premises
• Develop mobile training centre
• On site, subject to the availability of suitable resources

The Gas Network Safety Passport Scheme

From January 2004, all new entrants to the gas industry who need to enter NG Transco sites must hold the Gas Network Safety Passport (GNSP).

Develop has been approved by EU Skills to provide training and assessment for the scheme. This one-day event can be provided at one of our UK training centres or at your site to suit your operational requirements. The Gas Network Safety Passport programme is funded if you are in scope with CITB.