Duration
Delivery
Face-to-Face
Cost
Group Fees Apply
Overview
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to issue work permits. It covers an understanding of the permit system and the limitations of each permit, and making decisions regarding the need for and correct use of each permit. This unit includes the issue of any and all permits. Permits are called ‘clearances’ by some organisations. This unit of competency applies to personnel who are required to issue appropriate permits to work to persons conducting a variety of activities in workplace environments in which hazards exist or specific procedures need to be followed and monitored to protect the safety of personnel and the integrity of plant or process. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
Course Outline
This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to issue and manage permits for high-risk work activities, including:
- How to identify when a permit-to-work system is required and select the appropriate permit for the task.
- How to conduct hazard identification and risk assessments before issuing a permit.
- How to verify that a worksite has been prepared safely and that all permit conditions have been met.
- How to complete, authorise and issue permits in accordance with workplace procedures.
- How to interpret testing results and confirm that hazards have been appropriately controlled.
- How to monitor work conducted under a permit and respond to changing site conditions.
- How to ensure compliance with permit requirements to protect personnel, plant and workplace safety.
- How to close permits and complete the required documentation and reporting processes.
Consideration is given to previous skills, knowledge and experience for students refreshing an existing or equivalent certificate.
Standard face-to-face delivery: Up to 6 hours
Note: These are approximate minimum timings and may vary based on the number of students and their level of experience.
Participants must hold a current certificate for MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis. 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.
The recommended industry standard recommend that refresher training should be carried out every two years. Ask your employer about their currency expectations.
Further information including fees, payments, support, complaints and appeals can be found in the Student Handbook.
