Virtual Event
1.5 hours
Our SCO NRO Renewal course is designed for gas industry personnel who already hold current SCO registrations and need to update their skills to continue managing Non‑Routine Operations (NRO) safely and compliantly. This renewal module supports individuals who carry out or oversee 3 Non‑Routine Operations, ensuring they remain competent under the Safe Control of Operations (SCO) scheme and continue to meet the requirements for EUSR registration.
Built around revised gas network procedures, updated guidance, and real‑world expectations from gas distribution companies, this renewal programme strengthens your ability to apply your own gas safety procedures, oversee high‑risk work, and follow the correct control measures associated with non-routine operations NRO.
SCO NRO Training (Renewal)
Below you can view the currently scheduled available dates for this training:
This SCO NRO Renewal module is aimed at individuals working within gas distribution networks who are already named as competent persons, technically competent persons, or authorising engineers. The renewal ensures you continue to meet the SCO competency requirements for complex work falling outside routine procedures.
The renewal module includes:
This renewal course keeps you compliant, confident and aligned with the latest SCO scheme guidance.
Module 3 Non-Routine Operations deals with activities on the gas network that require additional oversight due to their complexity or deviation from standard processes. These tasks present a higher level of risk and must be controlled through rigorous documentation, correct permitry, and structured safety systems.
The SCO NRO Renewal module reinforces your understanding of:
Renewal ensures that individuals continue to follow safe control of operations and maintain high standards of safety across gas networks.
The NRO Renewal course is required for those who continue to perform or authorise Non‑Routine Operations under the SCO scheme. This includes:
Before attending, individuals must hold valid registration for:
These prerequisites ensure that participants meet the appropriate level of competence before progressing to the renewal programme.
This training helps you:
Recognise when Non-Routine Operations must be used.
Complete and authorise the NRO form accurately.
Identify the appropriate skills and responsibilities for the personnel involved.
Understand your permit to work duties under the SCO PTW module.
Apply suitable reading and writing abilities during the assessment.
You’ll also gain confidence in communicating process roles and responsibilities to other named competent persons and authorising engineers.
Unlike the initial SCO NRO training programme, the renewal focuses on:
The renewal course is shorter, more focused, and tailored to professionals with existing experience and qualifications.
The renewal module covers key areas such as:
This ensures that individuals working within the gas industry continue to meet high operational and safety expectations.
This operations course is streamlined for professionals who already understand the SCO structure. It typically includes:
Approximately 1.5 hours, making it significantly shorter than the initial programme.
The renewal assessment includes:
The assessment varies slightly for Authorising Engineers and Competent Persons to reflect their different roles and specifically identified registrations.
Successful completion leads to updated EUSR registration, confirming your ongoing competence in managing Non‑Routine Operations.
At Jason Rowley Ltd, we’ve helped hundreds of gas professionals across the UK build the skills and confidence needed to work safely in the field. We understand gas network procedures, regulatory requirements, and the value of tailored, high-quality instruction.
Our courses are designed around the needs of named competent persons, authorising engineers, and utility companies that must meet EUSR SCO scheme compliance.
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Stay compliant within the SCO framework and maintain your professional standing.
Book your SCO NRO Renewal today or speak with our team to arrange a bespoke session for your organisation.
SCO NRO stands for Safe Control of Operations (Module 3) Non-Routine Operations (NRO). This module is essential for individuals involved in complex gas works across gas distribution networks. It focuses on managing high-risk tasks with formal documentation, known as the NRO form, and understanding the control measures required under gas safety systems.
The renewal training takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
Yes. You must complete Modules 1 and 2 – SCO Core and SCO Permit to Work – before progressing to Module 3 Non-Routine Operations. These are specifically identified registrations required to ensure you can safely state the relevant process, responsibilities, and NRO form state during training and real-world application.
