SHEA Water

SHEA Water

SHEA Water forms part of the nationally recognised Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness scheme managed by the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR). The qualification is designed to provide utility workers with a consistent and comprehensive understanding of safe working practices within clean water and wastewater environments. It is widely recognised by UK water companies, principal contractors and infrastructure providers as a requirement for operational site access.

This course is generally delivered as a live online session, with a trainer available throughout to guide you. For those who prefer face-to-face learning, classroom delivery can be arranged subject to minimum numbers. Please get in touch to discuss dates.

Course Price
£155.00
Course Duration
1 Day
Suitability:

This training is suitable for:

  • Operatives working on clean water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Technicians handling water mains, distribution networks, and treatment systems
  • Contractors delivering streetworks or excavation projects within water environments
  • Utility workers accessing CSCS-controlled sites under the Energy & Utility Skills scheme
  • Supervisors and managers responsible for site safety and compliance
  • Personnel requiring a valid SHEA Water card to access regulated operational locations
  • Professionals completing SHEA Water renewal to maintain certification validity
Price Includes:
  • Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) registration
  • A CSCS-affiliated virtual card (included in the course fee)
  • A physical smart card (available upon request for an additional £10 per person)
  • Full access to all learning materials and dedicated trainer support
  • Certification Validity: 3 years from the date of course completion.

Note: All course fees are subject to VAT. We recommend scheduling your renewal training before your current expiry date to maintain an active registration status.

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SHEA Water Training Course – 1 Day EUSR Approved

What Is SHEA Water Training?

SHEA Water forms part of the nationally recognised Safety, Health and Environmental Awareness scheme managed by the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR).

The qualification is designed to provide utility workers with a consistent and comprehensive understanding of safe working practices within clean water and wastewater environments. It is widely recognised by UK water companies, principal contractors and infrastructure providers as a requirement for operational site access.

The course includes core SHEA modules alongside water-specific content covering:

  • Safe systems of work in clean water and wastewater environments
  • Environmental responsibilities within regulated water sites
  • Risk assessment and hazard control
  • Highway working and excavation best practice

Successful delegates receive EUSR SHEA Water registration and a CSCS-affiliated smart card, valid for three years.

Module What You Will Learn Industry Application
1. Understanding our Workplace Responsibilities Legal frameworks, employer and employee duties, and application of health and safety legislation within water industry environments. Applies to all individuals accessing operational water network sites.
2. Environmental Awareness Key environmental considerations, sustainability responsibilities, and regulatory compliance within clean water and wastewater operations. Relevant across regulated water infrastructure projects.
3. Identifying and Controlling Risks Hazard recognition, risk assessment principles, and implementation of safe systems of work. Supports proactive safety behaviour on operational water sites.
4. Common Workplace Hazards Identification of physical hazards and appropriate control measures in line with CSCS-affiliated standards. Required knowledge for safe access to water treatment and distribution environments.
5. Occupational Health Hazards Understanding long-term health risks, exposure factors, and mitigation strategies within regulated environments. Protects workforce wellbeing across water infrastructure projects.
6. Responding to Emergencies Emergency procedures, reporting requirements, and enforcement awareness in operational environments. Critical for incident management on clean water and wastewater sites.
20. Clean and Wastewater Operations Understanding hazards associated with clean water and wastewater operations, including treatment processes and operational risks. Essential for operatives working within regulated water environments.
21. Highway Working and Excavations (Water) Safe working procedures for highway operations and excavations, including avoidance of other underground utility services. Required for contractors and engineers operating in public and private highway environments.

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