Duration
Delivery
Face-to-Face
Cost
From $100pp (Group Fees Apply)
Overview
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake the safety observer role for permits requiring a safety observer. This role may also be called a hole watcher or a fire watcher. Safety observers can stop permit work, but do not have the authority to restart it. This unit of competency applies to a member of the work team or an operator who performs this role.
Course Outline
This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to perform the role of a Safety Observer when work is being carried out under a permit-to-work system, including:
- How to interpret permit requirements and understand the responsibilities of a Safety Observer.
- How to identify workplace hazards and ensure required control measures remain effective throughout the job.
- How to monitor permit-controlled work activities and ensure compliance with permit conditions.
- How to maintain communication with workers and coordinate emergency response procedures when required.
- How to control access to and from permit-controlled worksites.
- How to respond appropriately to incidents, alarms or unsafe conditions, including stopping work when required.
- How to prepare for, support and implement rescue or incident response plans.
- How to complete required documentation and handover processes associated with the Safety Observer role.
Consideration is given to previous skills, knowledge and experience for students refreshing an existing or equivalent certificate.
Standard face-to-face delivery: Up to 4 hours
Note: These are approximate minimum timings and may vary based on the number of students and their level of experience.
There are no formal prerequisite units required for entry into this course. Students are required to demonstrate a sound level of proficiency in spoken and written English, which will be tested in a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills Assessment.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
The face-to-face delivery includes, demonstration, trainer-led group discussion, group activities, pair work, and presentations, supported by practical activities. The program is designed to allow for the adoption of a range of learning approaches to cater for differences in learning preferences, learning interests and needs, and variations in learning opportunities in an adult environment.
There is no renewal recommendation set by the industry for this course.
Further information including fees, payments, support, complaints and appeals can be found in the Student Handbook.
