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Train with Jason Rowley Ltd to meet the full Safe Control of Operations (SCO) competency requirements for Routine Operations across the UK gas network. Our SCO RO Training module is built around the revised SCO procedures and prepares you to safely manage works under the current SCO scheme.
Whether you’re working towards your initial SCO training programme or completing renewal modules, our structured courses help you identify process responsibilities, understand gas safety procedures, and meet the expectations of authorising engineers within your employing organisation. Contact us now for more information on this course.
SCO RO Training
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The Routine Operations SCO module – also known as SCO Module 4 – is part of the official SCO training programme recognised under the EUSR network registration scheme. This course trains you to apply correct routine operation documentation, carry out risk assessment identify protocols, and ensure safe control of operations at every stage.
This training is aimed at gas industry personnel involved in operational works and includes both classroom-based delivery and assessment. During our professional training course, you’ll be expected to state the relevant process, identify key responsibilities, and understand where your own gas safety procedures fit within the wider scheme.
This course builds your working knowledge of the gas network by teaching you how to interpret documentation, apply gas safety systems, and execute tasks in line with the SCO competency requirements. You’ll be guided through:
By the end of the training, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to manage routine operations safely, meet the expectations of the SCO scheme, and work confidently within gas distribution networks. This module ensures you can apply revised SCO procedures, complete conflict checking accurately, and support your organisation’s compliance through consistent, documented processes aligned with national gas safety procedures.
Routine Operations forms a core part of the SCO scheme, designed to manage low-risk, repetitive gas works through a structured permit system and defined operational process. This training is crucial for ensuring that all routine tasks are carried out in accordance with safe control of operations standards. Access to this module is limited to those who have already completed the SCO Core and Permit to Work (PtW) modules, ensuring a consistent baseline of knowledge across all participants.
To successfully complete this SCO course module, you’ll need to demonstrate suitable reading and writing abilities, as the training includes reviewing formal documentation and completing multiple-choice assessments. The course also requires you to demonstrate appropriate skills during both written and practical tasks, confirming your ability to follow and apply safety-critical processes in real-world gas network scenarios.
You must be able to identify the correct permit type and state the relevant process clearly during the assessment. Candidates must also be registered on the SHEA Gas scheme, as this validates their EUSR eligibility and ensures alignment with current gas safety systems. This structured route supports high standards of safety, compliance, and operational consistency across routine operation documentation.
The initial training programme takes place over half a day and includes time for both learning and formal testing. Assessments follow a slightly different assessment route depending on whether you are enrolling for the first time or renewing.
We also offer renewal modules for candidates who are near expiry on their current SCO training registration.
We deliver courses at our base in Manchester, or we can offer training at your premises anywhere in the UK. All sessions are run by qualified trainers with a strong background in utility safety, health and compliance.
If your course booking requires venue flexibility or team-based learning, get in touch to discuss a bespoke delivery plan that fits your business needs.
Candidates following the authorising engineer’s route are expected to demonstrate a deeper understanding of gas safety procedures based scenarios. This includes knowledge of the revised SCO procedures and the ability to apply them accurately in operational settings. As part of the SCO training programme, this focus helps ensure safe decision-making and compliance with current industry protocols.
The SCO RO module plays a critical role for engineers who hold responsibility for reviewing and issuing permits under the SCO scheme. It supports those leading teams of competent persons, overseeing routine operation documentation, and verifying key controls such as risk assessment identify submissions. This module is essential for maintaining consistency, accountability, and safety across gas network operations.
We deliver SCO RO Training with a focus on clarity, compliance, and competence. Our training programmes are built around the latest SCO scheme guidance and are trusted by gas industry professionals across the UK.
When you train with Jason Rowley Ltd, you gain access to:
We take care to align every course with your operational reality, helping you meet your duty as a competent person, an authorising engineer, or any role with SCO responsibilities. You’ll finish your training with the knowledge and confidence to apply the correct permitry, manage safety paperwork, and support the safe control of works across gas distribution companies.
At Jason Rowley Ltd, we make it easy for you to access industry-standard SCO training – whether you’re enrolling as an individual or arranging sessions for your entire team. You can choose from scheduled open course dates or book private group training to suit your business needs. We offer both classroom-based and virtual learning options, tailored to your existing SCO registrations and the requirements of your role.
When you train with us, you’ll get a clear route through the full SCO training programme, aligned with compliance standards across all UK gas distribution networks. You’ll also receive recognised EUSR certification with network registration updates taken care of. Ready to take the next step? Get in touch with our team or book online now to secure your place – we’ve got immediate availability.
This course is required for anyone in the gas industry performing tasks under routine operations SCO guidelines. It applies to gas distribution networks, utility contractors, and those with specifically identified registrations.
Assessment includes a written exam and a practical exercise based on routine operation documentation. You’ll need to SCO identify, apply your own gas safety procedures, and complete forms to demonstrate your understanding of the relevant process.
Routine Operations involve low-risk, repetitive tasks with a clear permit to work. Non routine operations require more extensive planning and often involve greater hazards. Our team can guide you through the correct modules based on your SCO scheme path.