SHEA Telecoms
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The SHEA Telecoms course provides the essential safety, health and environmental awareness required to work safely on telecommunications operational sites across the UK.
Delivered in line with Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) standards, this accredited training equips telecoms engineers, installation operatives, contractors and supervisors with the knowledge required to meet legal duties and industry safety requirements.
The course is designed for professionals working within streetworks, underground ducting, overhead cabling and construction environments where telecommunications infrastructure is present.
Training is available via live virtual classroom or through in-person group delivery by arrangement. Successful delegates receive EUSR registration and a CSCS-affiliated SHEA Telecoms smart card, supporting access to regulated operational sites.
Whether you are completing the full course or renewing your existing SHEA Telecoms qualification, this training ensures continued compliance across telecoms and utilities projects.
SHEA Telecoms forms part of the nationally recognised Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness scheme managed by the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR).
The course is delivered under the EUSR Utility Skills Passport framework and consists of seven modules. Six modules cover core safety, health and environmental awareness topics common across all SHEA programmes, with one module specifically focused on working safely within telecommunications environments.
SHEA Telecoms training ensures a consistent safety standard across the sector and prepares individuals to work safely in environments including streetworks, highways, underground ducting and overhead cabling installations.
This training supports you to:
• Prevent accidents and reduce occupational health risks
• Promote environmental responsibility on operational sites
• Meet regulatory and contractor compliance requirements
• Apply safe systems of work in public and private telecoms environments
Successful delegates receive EUSR registration and a CSCS-affiliated SHEA Telecoms smart card, valid for three years.
We offer both the full SHEA Telecoms course and a renewal option to ensure continued compliance for individuals working within the telecommunications sector.
Full SHEA Telecoms Course
Duration: 1 Day
Price: £185 + VAT
SHEA Telecoms Renewal Course
Duration: Half Day
Price: £170 + VAT
Additional Telecoms-Specific Module (if required)
Duration: 1 Hour
Price: £150 + VAT
All course fees include:
• Registration with the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR)
• Issuance of a CSCS-affiliated smart card (physical and digital)
• Certification valid for three years in line with EUSR requirements
The SHEA Telecoms course is designed for individuals working within telecommunications environments who require recognised EUSR registration and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards for operational site access.
This training is suitable for:
• Telecoms engineers, installation technicians and line operatives
• Contractors and subcontractors working on telecommunications infrastructure
• Personnel involved in streetworks, ducting and civil engineering activities
• Individuals working in highways, underground networks or overhead cabling environments
• Supervisors and managers overseeing telecommunications construction or maintenance
• Utilities contractors working alongside power, water or gas networks
• Professionals completing SHEA Telecoms renewal to maintain valid certification
Many principal contractors and network operators require a valid EUSR SHEA Telecoms card before granting access to CSCS-controlled and operational telecoms sites.
Completing this course demonstrates that you understand workplace responsibilities, can identify and control risks, and are competent in applying safe systems of work within telecommunications environments.
Jason Rowley Training delivers the SHEA Telecoms course through a structured, trainer-led format aligned with Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) standards.
The course is delivered live via virtual classroom, allowing delegates to complete the seven modules without the need to travel.
• Live sessions led by qualified, industry-experienced trainers
• Interactive delivery covering all core and telecoms-specific modules
• Structured learning designed to support understanding and compliance
• Assessment completed through a multiple-choice answer sheet
• Completed assessments submitted via photo or scan after the session
All course content is fully aligned with EUSR requirements and reflects real-world telecommunications working environments.
To attend the virtual classroom course, you will need:
• A laptop or desktop computer (a 10-inch tablet with keyboard is acceptable)
• A stable internet connection suitable for video conferencing
• A quiet working environment or headphones to minimise distractions
• Access to a printer to complete and submit the final assessment sheet
This format ensures delegates receive the same structured training and valid EUSR SHEA Telecoms registration as classroom-based delivery.
In addition to virtual classroom delivery, Jason Rowley Training also provides in-person classroom-based SHEA Telecoms training for group and organisational bookings.
This option is ideal for:
• Telecoms teams working on live infrastructure projects
• Contractors requiring on-site group certification
• Organisations seeking structured compliance training at a nominated venue
Classroom training includes:
• The same seven-module structure aligned with EUSR standards
• Trainer-led delivery with practical industry context
• Multiple-choice assessment in line with EUSR requirements
• EUSR registration and issuance of a CSCS-affiliated smart card upon successful completion
Training can be delivered at your premises or at an agreed training location.
Regardless of delivery format, all delegates receive the same recognised SHEA Telecoms qualification valid for three years.
Secure your SHEA Telecoms qualification and ensure you meet operational site access requirements across telecommunications environments in the UK.
Whether you require the full 1-day course or a renewal to maintain EUSR registration, Jason Rowley Training delivers accredited SHEA Telecoms training designed to support compliance, strengthen safety awareness and maintain eligibility for telecoms infrastructure work.
A valid SHEA Telecoms card confirms your registration with the Energy & Utility Skills Register and demonstrates recognised health, safety and environmental awareness within telecommunications environments.
Book your SHEA Telecoms training today to:
• Maintain uninterrupted access to telecoms operational sites
• Meet contractor and network operator requirements
• Renew your existing SHEA Telecoms registration before expiry
• Strengthen workplace safety knowledge and compliance
For individual bookings or group delivery options, contact Jason Rowley Training today to secure your place.
| Module | What You Will Learn | Industry Application |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Workplace Responsibilities | Legal frameworks, employee and employer duties, and how health and safety legislation applies within telecommunications environments. | Applies to all individuals accessing operational telecoms sites. |
| Environmental Awareness | Key environmental considerations, sustainability responsibilities and regulatory requirements relevant to telecoms projects. | Relevant across streetworks, ducting and network installations. |
| Identifying and Controlling Risks | Hazard recognition, risk assessment principles and application of safe systems of work. | Supports proactive safety behaviour in telecoms environments. |
| Common Workplace Hazards | Identification of common physical hazards and appropriate control measures in line with CSCS-affiliated standards. | Required knowledge for safe access to operational and construction sites. |
| Occupational Health Hazards | Understanding long-term health risks, exposure factors and mitigation strategies. | Protects workforce wellbeing within telecommunications projects. |
| Responding to Emergencies | Emergency response procedures, reporting requirements and enforcement awareness. | Critical for incident management on highways, underground and overhead works. |
| Working Safely Underground, in the Highway and Overhead | Safe working procedures for streetworks, underground ducting and overhead cabling, including public and private environments. | Essential for telecoms engineers and contractors operating in high-risk environments. |
Completing the EUSR SHEA Telecoms course provides recognised certification and the safety awareness required to work legally and confidently across UK telecommunications environments.
On successful completion, you receive an EUSR SHEA Telecoms registration and a CSCS-affiliated smart card, valid for three years. The card is widely accepted across telecoms infrastructure projects, streetworks environments and utilities-controlled operational sites.
Many principal contractors and infrastructure providers require proof of EUSR SHEA Telecoms registration before granting access to operational sites. This qualification supports compliance with UK health and safety legislation, HSE guidance and industry safety standards.
The course develops practical understanding of:
• Hazard identification and risk control
• Environmental responsibilities on telecoms projects
• Occupational health risks in underground and overhead environments
• Emergency response and reporting procedures
• Safe systems of work in public and private sites
Holding a valid EUSR SHEA Telecoms card demonstrates that you meet recognised industry expectations for safety, health and environmental awareness. It strengthens your eligibility for telecoms, civil engineering and utilities roles requiring compliant site access.
Jason Rowley Training delivers accredited SHEA Telecoms courses aligned with Energy & Utility Skills Register requirements and recognised utilities industry standards.
Our training is structured to reflect real-world telecommunications environments, ensuring delegates understand how to apply safety principles in operational settings.
When you book with us, you benefit from:
• EUSR-approved SHEA Telecoms training
• Trainers with practical telecoms and utilities sector experience
• Delivery aligned with current health, safety and environmental legislation
• Courses that meet CSCS site access requirements
• Flexible virtual classroom and group training options
• Clear pricing and straightforward certification processes
Our focus is not simply on issuing a card. We ensure every delegate understands workplace responsibilities, risk control and safe systems of work across underground, highway and overhead telecoms environments.
By training with Jason Rowley Training, you gain recognised certification and practical safety knowledge that supports compliant working across UK telecommunications infrastructure projects.
A SHEA EUSR registration gives confidence there is the required knowledge and understanding to work safely in an operational environment. The training embeds best practice in health and safety and environmental awareness and supports the HSE’s essential principles for good health and safety performance.
The one-day courses are designed for all individuals requiring access to operational sites, including supervisors and managers. All SHEA schemes were developed in collaboration with employers and key stakeholders from across the industries in our sector, so the content is relevant – all helping to improve the safety of the workforce and reduce costs associated with injury, illness or accidents.
There are no formal entry requirements, but all candidates must have a basic understanding of written and spoken English.
You will need a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer. A tablet that is 10” or greater may be used. Mobile phones cannot be used under any circumstances. You should be in a room on your own but if this is not possible headphones must be used.
You will be sent an answer sheet that you must print out. It is a multiple-choice tick box style sheet and once completed you will take a photo and submit to the trainer.
In compliance with the Energy & Utility Skills Register, SHEA EUSR registration provides evidence for an engineer that they are knowledgeable and understand work safety in an operational environment. A EUSR registration card qualifies an operations worker to access and work in a site related to the gas, power, and telecommunications sectors.
SHEA Gas lasts for five years and all other registrations last for three years, from the date of the course.
One working day.
The cost of training includes EUSR registration, a virtual card as well as a plastic smart card.
All EUSR SHEA cards carry the CSCS logo giving the individual access to operational sites.
EUSR SHEA courses are normally delivered online via a virtual classroom with a trainer to help and guide you through the course. The course can be delivered in a classroom subject to minimum numbers and if this is your preference, please get in touch to arrange a suitable date.
Multiple choice questions normally taken after each module.
Please feel free to get in touch if you can’t find the answer to your question.
