EUSR National Water Hygiene Course

What will I learn on the EUSR National Water Hygiene Course?

The National Water Hygiene training course is highly recognised by the UK water industry. The scheme plays a major role with promoting safe practices when working with drinking water and the protection of public health.

It is usually a requirement of water organisations across the UK for those entering a clean water site, or working on clean water utilities, to hold the EUSR National Water Hygiene qualification whether in direct contact with water or not.

The National Water Hygiene training protects the safety of water through good hygiene practices while working on restricted operations as defined in the technical guidance notes:

"Work which may involve direct or potential contact with untreated sources of underground water, with partially or fully treated water within water treatment works or with treated water, or any surface of an operational asset (including those temporarily out of use) which will itself be in contact with potable water at any stage in its distribution to the point where it is made available to consumers"

About the Energy & Utility Skills Register

EUSR is the register of training and skills for the energy and utility sector. Schemes and programmes is developed by Energy and Utility Skills and qualifies an individual for registration on the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR).

EUSR schemes and programmes are spread across many industries including Gas, Power, Smart Metering, Telecommunications, Waste and Resource Management, Water and Cross-Industry.

What Is The EUSR Blue Card?

The Blue Card has replaced all water company-specific hygiene schemes. It also removed the need for workers to undergo separate testing, health screening and to carry multiple cards. Many water companies across the UK now mostly mandate the use of the National Water Hygiene Card.

The Blue Card is for those entering a clean water site or engaged in operations on the clean water network, whether in contact with water or not.

EUSR National Water Hygiene Course Content

The Importance of Water

Individuals will reflect on the definition of wholesome water, whilst focusing on the importance of it as a food source and the impacts of a world without clean water. Delegates will gain an understanding of the scarcity of clean water and the role water plays in maintaining a healthy and functioning society.

Water as a Carrier of Disease

Delegates will gain an understanding of how water can be a carrier of the disease. An understanding of historic cases which enables an understanding of the waterborne disease and developing the best practice. The module also explores the various illnesses and diseases which can be contracted via ingestion of contaminated water.

Potential Contamination and its Consequences

Explores the potential sources of water contamination across all areas of the UK water industry and the consequences should contamination occur.

Preventing Contamination

Exploring the steps delegates take to prevent contamination of the clean water supply. Actions delegates can take to safeguard water quality and providing specific examples of working practice which can be adopted in a small number of high-risk scenarios

Once you have booked your EUSR National Water Hygiene training course:

On receiving payment for your EUSR National Water Hygiene training course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:

• Your chosen course date (this is either a full-day or half-day course)
• Course start time at your chosen venue
• Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

Mandatory entry requirements

Health Screening

A EUSR health screening questionnaire must be completed by all individuals prior to the training and assessment. In this questionnaire, individuals must declare whether they have, or have had in the preceding 12 months any of these illnesses:

- Typhoid
- Paratyphoid
- Dysentery
- Persistent diarrhoea or vomiting
- Jaundice or Hepatitis (A or E)
- Prolonged unexplained fever

If the individual has or has had, any of these illnesses, then medical clearance must be obtained before any EUSR registration application can be submitted.

What is EUSR Water Hygiene Training including DOMS?

Scottish Water are responsible for the water supply across Scotland. With EUSR, they developed their own bespoke programme to provide consistent standards and training for anyone who works within the Scottish Water region.

The Scheme consists of 13 modules which cover the different aspects of the distribution, operations and maintenance of the water supply for Scottish Water. Examples of those that would need this qualification are those that work for Scottish Water and Scottish Water Solutions, operational personnel, contractors, consultants, delivery partners, framework suppliers, any person working on service reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment works, wells, springs boreholes and or working on the network of water mains and service pipes.

How do I book EUSR Water Hygiene Training with DOMS?

You will see when selecting dates for booking your course that the course name will state 'EUSR National Water Hygiene & DOMS'. If you are unsure, please call a member of our team who will be happy to guide you.