National Water Hygiene and SHEA Water Training Specialist
What we do?
Advance Water Training Ltd delivers and facilitates essential training for anyone working in the UK water industry. Offering a mix of trainer-led courses and E-learning we will have a course to suit you.
The online training we provide is a simple and cost effective way to deliver what is an essential component in protecting UK drinking water supplies and the health and safety of all workers.
Our trainer-led courses have varied start times to meet the needs of our clients. We have regular weekday sessions, and to reduce the impact on core business hours, we run regular sessions during the evenings.
If you are unable to find a date/time that meets your needs. Please get in touch as we may be able to schedule additional sessions.
Trainer-led EUSR courses are limited to 12 candidates per session and can sell out quickly. So, please book early to secure your preferred date.
Benefits of trainer-led courses:
Training is delivered live by industry experts. Ensuring the key information is highlighted, allowing candidates the opportunity to ask questions and clarify anything if they feel unsure. We’re proud to say our trainers-led courses have a success rate of over 99.7%.
Benefits of E-Learning:
Training is self-guided through an online training portal. Candidates can complete the training at a time that suits them. Fitting it in around other commitments.
Upcoming EUSR Training Dates
What our customers say…
What is National Water Hygiene Training?
The National Water Hygiene (‘Blue Card’) scheme plays a vital part in ensuring the protection of public health and promoting good water hygiene practices. The scheme has been developed in collaboration with all UK water companies.
All UK water companies require individuals entering clean water sites or working on the clean water network – known as ‘Restricted Operations’, to hold a National Water Hygiene EUSR registration.
‘Restricted Operations’ includes working on service reservoirs, water pumping stations, water treatment works, wells, springs, boreholes as well as working on the network of water mains and service pipes.
It’s not just water company employees. If you are working on a ‘Restricted Operation’ on behalf of a water company subcontractor or other organisation, such as Self-Lay Organisation (SLOs) – then you need a National Water Hygiene EUSR registration.
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What is SHEA Water Training?
Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) suite of schemes have been developed in collaboration with industry to provide a uniform approach to health, safety and environmental awareness training across the utilities sector, in line with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.
The SHEA Water scheme is designed for individuals who require access to operational sites within the water industry, both permanent and temporary, at all levels including operatives, supervisors and management.
The SHEA Water scheme comprises of eight modules. Six modules are ‘core’ modules and are relevant for all utility industries and support workplace practice in relation to health, safety and environmental law. Two modules provide the water industry specific content. It is designed to provide evidence that an individual has demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge, understanding and behavioural awareness. Individuals must complete all eight modules and pass the SHEA Water assessment to gain EUSR SHEA Water registration. It is an Energy & Utility Skills Passport scheme and does not indicate any level of technical competence or skilled expertise.
Currently, upon successful completion of SHEA Water candidates will be issued with a Green (Labourer) CSCS card.
From 30th June 2026, EUSR are making changes to how SHEA schemes and CSCS cards are issued. From this date, SHEA registrations and CSCS cards will be issued as separate cards.
Receiving a CSCS card is optional. However, if required, EUSR will charge £24 + VAT.
Plastic EUSR Cards
In an effort to reduce plastic use, EUSR cards are now issued in digital format as standard.
Our prices include the cost of plastic cards, if you prefer not to receive one you are eligible for a discount on our course price. Use code ZEROPLASTIC during checkout.
