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Course Description
This course 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.
It 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.
Unit of Competency
MSMPER300 Issue work permits
MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
Course Content
- Identify need for work permit
- Ensure job site is prepared for authorised work
- Raise and issue work permits
- Monitor work for compliance
- Receive end of day report
- Close work permit
- Define the context for the hazard analysis
- Identify hazards
- Assess risks
- Control risks
- Monitor and review risk controls
Upcoming Workshops
There are currently no openings available for this course.Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Ability to read, understand and complete workplace documentation
- Ability to explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues
- Ability to speak clearly and unambiguously in English
- Ability to understand regulatory requirements
- Ability to perform numeracy tasks to the level of measuring gas levels, temperatures and exposure limits
Prerequisites
Order to unit delivery ensures that prerequisite units are assessed prior to the units that require them are delivered.
- MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
Participant Responsibilities
Participants are required to be on time for all courses and bring a form of identification such as Australian Drivers Licence or Medicare Card for verification of details listed on the course enrolment form.
Due to the practical nature of this course, participants will be required to wear suitable attire such as long pants and work boots. Where appropriate other PPE such as High Visibility clothing, safety glasses and hard hats are to be worn.
For additional Participant Responsibilities, refer to the Participant Handbook.
Delivery
Face to Face training will be conducted over a period of 4 hours including both theory and practical components. Training can be conducted both on or offsite site provided a training room is available.
PARCOR caters for training onsite throughout Victoria including areas such as Melbourne, Geelong, Portland, Warrnambool, Colac, Bendigo, Ballarat, Horsham, Sale, Bairnsdale, Echuca, Mildura, Wangaratta, Dandenong, Frankston and Traralgon.
Group Size
To ensure quality training and a safe learning environment, the maximum allowable group size is 12 participants.
What Information Will PARCOR Require?
Due to the assessment requirements of the unit of competency, PARCOR will need to be provided with the following information prior to training commencement;
- Types of permits required onsite
- Relevant procedures relating to permits
What Will Your Organisation Receive?
- Statement of Attainment issued to individual participants who successfully complete the requirements of the unit of competency and have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Nationally Recognised Training Summary for your Health and Safety Office compliance file
How Often Should Reassessment be Conducted?
Whilst there are no specific industry refresher requirements for Issue Work Permits, some permit types may require refresher due to requirements found within varying standards. For instance:
AS2865-2009 Confined spaces requires ‘persons…be reassessed at appropriate intervals’. Industry regards reassessment on a two to three year cycle as good practice.
Where Can I View the Unit of Competency?
MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis – http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/MSMWHS201
MSMPER300 Issue work permits – http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/MSMPER300
Assessment
Assessment of knowledge will be conducted by use of a workbook and verbal questioning. Participants will also be required to demonstrate competence through a range of practical activities.
Cost
Onsite Training – $POA
