Network Construction Operations Gas Level 2 Escape, Locate and Repair (NCO2G-ELR)
Course overview
Course and associated assessments, for all operatives and supervisors who may be required to undertake emergency and remedial work on the UK gas networks.

Code
NCO2G-ELR
Duration
4½ day course
Pre-requisite/entry requirements
Learners wishing to undertake this training and assessment must have their NCO Gas Level 2 Service Laying or Mains layer (Distribution) certificate.
Benefits for the learner
- Understanding of gas concentrations and explosive limits.
- Priorities when dealing with gas escapes.
- Operate and evaluate readings from appropriate gas detection equipment.
- To be competent in their future roles.
Benefits for the employer
- Competent employees, better able to communicate actions to others.
- Compliance with industry standards, registration with EUSR.
- Employers can remotely access digital portfolios to review progression of their learners at any time.
What you’ll learn on this course
- How a voltstick should be used.
- Checking and using a bar hole tool and searcher bar.
- How to check and use a rock drill and tornado.
- Identifying the correct ppe requirements.
- Where to find information in EM72/74 and 74A.
- Demonstrate effective search techniques used in the detection of gas and CO leakage and evacuation and reoccupation criteria.
- Demonstrate use and application of approved repair techniques to EM74a ie fitting a repair clamp, repairing a joint (anaerobic/eco sealing) polyforming (encapsulation joint repair).
What do I need to bring with Me?
- Learners should bring a helmet, high visibility clothing, safety boots and safety glasses, overalls and working gloves.
- Learners should bring their current EUSR card.
- Learners can bring with them any materials used in their work, copies of risk assessments or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.
How is the training delivered?
- The course consists of theoretical & practical training & assessment delivered in centre at a Develop Training venue.
- Learners and assessors agree a timetable to complete the collation of evidence, to meet the requirements of the client.
- Learners and assessors complete an electronic portfolio of evidence allowing more efficient assessment, verification and storage of supporting evidence. Employers can access an overview of progress at any time.
- Following the course a minimum of one observed assessments is planned in the workplace to provide the necessary evidence to meet the standards of the qualification. (Please note that late cancellation of observed assessment may incur further fees to achieve completion).
Qualifications available
- This course incorporates assessment and certification for the Level 2 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Gas) – Units:
- 217 Restore gas network components to operational condition by repair.
- 218 Conduct specified testing of gas network associated with leakage location.
- 304 Minimise risks to life, property and the environment during Gas escapes.
- 305 Analyse and interpret the results of surveys to determine the location of gas escape.
- Upon successful achievement of the qualification it is registered with the EUSR database for Escape, Locate and Repair (ELR).
- On completion of the course learners will be sent a virtual EUSR card to their mobile phones. Therefore a mobile phone number must be provided on the day. Hard copy cards, if required, must be requested prior to course delivery and will incur additional fees.
October 2021 - James Lockwood
Delivered well Good course
March 2021 - Michael Stevenson
Excellent trainer delivery Venue was excellent Course material very good for what was required in my role Can't fault the method of training
October 2020 - Paul McMullen
couldn't put a finger on one thing alone, it was very interesting
September 2020 - Shaun Lightfoot
Well organised Friendly staff Excellent trainer (jamie scott)
September 2020 - Bryan Finlaw
Jay Scott top man and too qualified man learnet me above and beyond what a new about gas 5 starts from me
September 2020 - Daniel Cormack
Instructor could answer every question with out delay and explain it clearly
August 2020 - Andrew Calder
The course was delivered in a way that made it interesting and involving. Jamie is very knowlegable and could answer any questions.
August 2020 - Peter Simon
I attended a few different courses at Develope, but ELR and Service laying Level 2 with Jamie Scott were absolutely brilliant. His knowledge, experience and fantastic attitude made it very enjoyable and educational experience. And also enjoined dinners ?? Top job, thank you Develop
August 2020 - Nathan Winn
I liked actually running through a scenario and how to deal with different types of gas escapes.
August 2020 - Wesley Fidler
food and instructor was very good.
August 2020 - Ashley Manterfield
tutor was great
August 2020 - Nathan Hammerton
Free dinner
August 2020 - Jack McTiernan
Easy to understand info given
August 2020 - Joe Cosgrove
Jamie Scott excellent teacher
January 2020 - Ryan Loughran
The instructor Darren
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No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.
No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.
No course dates are currently scheduled, contact us, or call us on 0800 876 6708 to discuss the options available.