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- Full Course £350.00 10 remainingSCO NRO Training (Initial)
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Jason Rowley Training delivers comprehensive and industry-aligned Safe Control of Operations (SCO) Module 3: Non-Routine Operations (NRO) training. This course is specifically designed for professionals within the gas industry who are named competent persons or authorising engineers. Our team ensures every candidate gains the essential skills and knowledge required to manage non-routine gas network operations safely and in full compliance with regulatory standards.
Delivered through a classroom-based format for initial training, and online for renewals, this course is ideal for individuals working on operational gas networks and some meter installations. The Jason Rowley Training team supports learners through every stage of the programme to ensure full preparedness for real-world application.
Jason Rowley Training delivers the SCO Module 3 course as part of both our initial SCO training and renewal programmes. Courses are arranged on request, either at our Manchester-based venue or another UK location subject to minimum numbers.
Participants must hold a valid SHEA Gas registration to register. A VAT receipt is available upon request. All prices are exclusive of VAT and include EUSR registration, a virtual card, and a plastic smart card.
The objectives of the SCO NRO training delivered by Jason Rowley Training are:
This training equips participants with an in-depth understanding of the complexities associated with non-routine tasks and the importance of proper planning and documentation in maintaining safety.
Jason Rowley Training uses a structured, blended approach that combines theory, scenario-based exercises, and formal assessment to ensure participants leave with a strong operational understanding. The assessment includes both written and practical components and is conducted in accordance with EUSR guidelines.
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The Safe Control of Operations (SCO) scheme ensures professionals working on the UK gas network operate safely, competently and in full compliance. It is structured as a series of knowledge‑based and competence‑based modules covering operational gas assets, safety systems, documentation, and approval processes. The programme helps you follow your own gas safety procedures and align with gas network procedures, whether you work on gas distribution networks, network registration, or transmission assets.
Among these modules, Module 3: SCO NRO (Non‑Routine Operations) is critical. It prepares you to manage scenario‑based tasks that fall outside standard or routine operations. These non routine operations (NRO) can include emergency procedures, complex isolations, or bespoke works where standard routine operations do not apply. This module develops your ability to plan, assess risk, apply safe systems, complete the required NRO form, and meet the requirements of competent persons or authorising engineers under the SCO scheme.
To join Module 3 NRO Training you must have already completed:
In addition, you must hold a valid SHEA Gas registration and be nominated by your employing organisation’s responsible engineers as a technically competent person. These requirements ensure that you are ready to apply your knowledge to non‑routine operations, known in the industry as NRO activities in a safe and proper manner.
At Jason Rowley Training we understand the real‑world pressures on gas industry personnel, and we offer bespoke delivery to suit your needs. Whether you are part of a gas distribution company, a contractor working across gas safety systems, or a utility business managing complex works, we provide tailored training dates and UK‑wide locations. From registration with the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) to assessment support, our team will guide you through the full training programme to ensure you fully understand the gas network procedures underpinning the SCO NRO module.
This initial training programme covers:
All content is based on current industry guidance, designed for personnel working in the gas industry, and aligned with HSE expectations, gas distribution companies’ standards, and your network’s internal gas safety procedures.
Jason Rowley Training has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality training courses in the utilities sector. Our instructors are EUSR approved tutors who bring real industry experience from gas network environments, ensuring learning is grounded in real‑world applications and not just theory. We cover both the knowledge‑based part of your training (such as your understanding of gas network procedures and SOLO assessment formats like true or false questions and open‑style questions) and the competence‑based part (such as completing the NRO form and signing off in a safe and proper manner).
We are committed to:
To register your interest or book your SCO Module 3: NRO Training, contact us today. We accept individual bookings and group requests, and we will work with your organisation to arrange the right date, format and location.
Let us help you meet your compliance requirements, strengthen your competence in Non‑Routine Operations, and keep your team safe, confident and compliant on the gas network.
The SCO scheme ensures that individuals working on the gas network are trained to do so safely by understanding gas network procedures and correct Permitry. The SCO scheme is the knowledge-based part of a Competent Person’s or Authorising Engineer’s route to network registration and is followed by the competence-based part of the overall requirement.
Old SCO Scheme | New SCO Scheme |
SCO 1 & 2 | SCO Core, PtW & FoA |
SCO 4 | SCO NRO |
SCO 5 | SCO RO |
For individuals new to SCO or whose registration has expired the course must be completed in a classroom. For those that need to renew a current registration there is the option to do an online course.
SCO courses are delivered on request so please contact us to arrange a suitable date. We have a venue in Manchester but can provide the course at a venue of your choosing anywhere in the UK.
The cost of training includes EUSR registration, a virtual card, and a plastic smart card.
All candidates must possess a current SHEA Gas registration.
A combination of written and practical assessments within the classroom are carried out.
SCO registration lasts for five years from the date the course started.
The SCO 23 is a mandatory requirement for Cadent Contractors and is a recent requirement, which is why you may not have heard about it. Without it you will not be able to get your STC (Safety Technician Competent).
The course consists of:
Anyone that has an existing SCO registration will need to complete this and if they are doing a new SCO course it will be included at the end.
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