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You can get certified through a work-based assessment route with an approved centre like Evolution Safety Solutions. You must already be employed in a relevant gas network role to provide evidence of your competence.

Yes. The NCO Gas diploma is nationally recognised by employers, GIRS, DNOs, utility contractors, and regulatory bodies like Ofqual and Street Works (NRSWA).

Yes. This qualification is assessment-only. You do not attend a course or classroom training. All assessment is based on real work carried out in your current role.

The qualification typically takes 6 to 12 months to complete, depending on access to work-based evidence. Each unit is completed and assessed individually through an e-portfolio.

Yes. You must be currently employed in a relevant gas network role. You cannot complete this qualification through simulation or training alone — real job-based evidence is essential.

You’ll submit photos, risk assessments, test logs, QA forms, observations, and witness statements via the QualsDirect e-portfolio system, all linked to the tasks in your qualification units.

It includes assessment of your ability to carry out electrofusion and butt fusion jointing. However, this is not a training course. You must already be performing these tasks in your job role.

Yes. Completing the Level 2 NCO Gas diploma supports your application for a CSCS card and can meet the qualification requirements for Street Works registration, depending on your role and employer.

Evolution Safety Solutions provides NCO Gas assessments UK-wide. Our assessors work with you at your site, and you manage your portfolio online through QualsDirect. Contact us today to get started.