SHEA Water
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At Jason Rowley Ltd, we provide EUSR SHEA Water training for professionals in the water industry who require the technical competence, environmental awareness, and sector-specific skills to operate safely on water industry sites, including both clean water sites and wastewater operations.
This course forms part of the SHEA Water scheme, recognised by UK water companies and aligned with the Utility Skills Register (EUSR). It prepares water industry workers and those in related utility industries to meet safety health and environmental standards, uphold workplace responsibilities, and apply safe systems of work across a variety of environments, including construction sites and operational sites.
On successful completion, you will receive EUSR SHEA Water registration, valid for three years. This confirms that you are qualified to work safely in water utilities and meet the compliance requirements of the wider utilities sector.
This training is essential for:
The course is also suitable for anyone needing certification under the Utility Skills Passport scheme to meet industry compliance requirements.
The SHEA Water course is delivered either online through a virtual classroom or in person at our Manchester centre. Online delivery allows you to complete the eight modules with the full support of a qualified trainer, while classroom-based sessions provide the same comprehensive content in a face-to-face setting.
Our pricing is transparent, with no hidden fees. All options include EUSR SHEA Water registration and a CSCS-affiliated card.
Your EUSR SHEA Water card will be valid for three years from the date of the course.
At Jason Rowley Ltd, we offer flexible training options to suit different learning preferences:
Both formats provide full tutor support and are designed to support workplace practice while ensuring you meet EUSR SHEA Water training requirements.
Yes. The online SHEA Water course we offer meets the same standards as classroom-based training and is fully approved by EUSR and the Utility Skills Register.
Our virtual classroom delivery gives you:
Employers across the UK accept online SHEA Water training as long as it is delivered by an approved provider. At Jason Rowley Ltd, our online sessions are designed to meet those expectations while offering flexibility to suit your schedule.
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The EUSR SHEA Water course includes all eight modules from the safety health and environmental awareness framework, plus water industry-specific content. Each module is designed to build both technical skills and understanding of environmental law, occupational health hazards, and common physical hazards.
Modules | Course Content | |
1 | Understanding our workplace responsibilities | Underpinning legal frameworks, definitions, and their application in the workplace setting, including the responsibilities for both the individual (as an employee) and the employer. |
2 | Understanding the effects of our work on the environment | Key environmental considerations in the workplace, and their impact as employees, on the sustainability of their environment. |
3 | Identifying and controlling risks | Helps the individual to identify and control risks and hazards and understand their role in preventing them through a range of positive and proactive health and safety behaviours. |
4 | Common hazards and controls in the workplace | Develops the ability to both identify a range of common physical hazards and minimise their impact in the workplace, in line with CSCS requirements. |
5 | Occupational health hazards | Explains the meaning of the term ‘occupational health’ and develop the individual’s understanding of a range of occupational health hazards and their requirements. It helps individuals identify, mitigate for and minimise occupational health hazards in the workplace. |
6 | Responding to emergencies | Develops individuals’ understanding of emergency response behaviours, the role of reporting, inspection, and enforcement of health & safety in the workplace. It also develops an individual’s understanding of the impact on employee and employer of both poor/improving health and safety in the workplace. |
20 | Clean and wastewater operations | Understanding of the types of hazards associated with clean and wastewater operations and their environments. |
21 | Highway working and excavations (Water) | Understanding of the processes and procedures required to work in the highway; this includes both public and private environments and creating a safe working environment through the application of safe systems of work in order to avoid other utility services. The individual will understand what to do in the case of an emergency. |
The SHEA Water course online is a comprehensive training program tailored for water industry workers who require access to operational sites. This course is essential for operatives, supervisors, and management in the utilities sector, providing water industry-specific content to enhance technical competence and workplace responsibilities. Delivered online by approved training organisations, the course ensures that workers understand common hazards, occupational health issues, and safety requirements while carrying out operational activities in the water industry. Successful completion grants an EUSR SHEA Water registration, which is a recognised certification in the utilities industry.
This course is designed for anyone in the water utilities sector who requires access to operational sites. It is equally relevant to contractors, supervisors, and managers working in construction sites, sewerage networks, and other utility industries. If your role involves water industry workers access or requires certification through the Utility Skills Passport scheme, this training provides the recognised qualification you need.
Completing the EUSR SHEA Water course ensures you meet the safety requirements set by UK water companies and are prepared for the technical and environmental challenges of your role. It builds your understanding of environmental law, supports safe workplace practice, and reinforces your ability to operate responsibly in controlled environments.
The course also strengthens your professional credentials by providing a recognised EUSR SHEA Water certification, which is accepted across multiple utility sectors. By the end of the training, you will have a solid foundation in health safety and environmental practices, as well as the technical competence needed to carry out your duties safely and effectively.
The EUSR SHEA Water card is a recognised qualification that confirms you have completed health, safety, and environmental awareness training specific to the water sector. It enables you to gain access to operational sites within the water industry, including clean water and wastewater facilities, construction sites, and sewerage networks.
You will need a valid SHEA Water card if you:
This course is often a prerequisite for gaining entry to CSCS-controlled sites where a separate CSCS card may not be required. It provides recognised proof that you meet industry standards for safety and environmental awareness and are prepared for common hazards encountered in the field.
To gain your EUSR SHEA Water card, you must complete all eight modules and pass a multiple-choice assessment. The test checks your understanding of course content and ensures you’re ready to work safely within the water utility industry.
The assessment is:
Once you pass, your results are submitted to the Energy & Utility Skills Register, and your EUSR SHEA Water registration is issued. You will receive both a valid SHEA Water card and confirmation of your certification.
While both courses are part of the EUSR framework, they serve different purposes:
In many cases, you may need both cards, particularly if you’re working across different sites or utility contracts. Not sure what you need? We can advise based on your role and sector requirements.
The SHEA Water training is a flexible program delivered online, making it accessible to water industry workers across various operational sites. The course duration is designed to suit industry demands and funding purposes, allowing participants to balance work commitments while gaining critical knowledge in health, safety, and environmental practices. The occupational health hazards module is particularly beneficial for workers engaged in restricted operations and those needing access to high-risk environments. With content focused on the specific needs of the water utilities sector, the course ensures participants are well-prepared for the technical and safety challenges of their roles.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, industry-recognised training that aligns with utility skills and safety executive guidelines. Our trainers have extensive experience in the water industry, combining formal instruction with practical insights drawn from years of operational work. This ensures that every participant leaves with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to meet industry standards and maintain a safe working environment.
When you choose Jason Rowley Ltd, you benefit from training that is designed not only to help you pass your SHEA Water assessment, but also to prepare you for the real-world demands of water industry sites.
Get qualified for work in the water industry with an EUSR SHEA Water training course from Jason Rowley Ltd. Whether you’re starting out or renewing your EUSR SHEA Water registration, we provide a clear, efficient route to certification, ensuring you meet all safety health and environmental requirements for operational sites.
We also deliver a full range of safety training, including National Water Hygiene Training. If you’re unsure which scheme-specific module suits your role, we can advise based on your sector, workplace responsibilities, and access requirements.
Contact us today to book your SHEA Water course, secure your training date, or find out more about how we can support your compliance. Email us at enquiries@jasonrowleyltd.com or call 0800 001 6740 to get started.
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.
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