• Identifying hazards: Recognize and assess potential hazards associated with specific work activities, equipment, and environments.
• Control measures: Develop and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate identified hazards effectively.
• Work permit types: Understand the different types of work permits and their specific requirements, such as hot work permits, confined space entry permits, and electrical work permits.
• Legislation and regulations: Comply with relevant workplace health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards when issuing work permits.
• Documentation: Create accurate and comprehensive work permit documents, including details about the work to be conducted, safety measures, and the individuals authorized to perform the work.
• Risk assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to determine the level of risk associated with the planned work and make informed decisions regarding permit issuance.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders, including workers, supervisors, and permit recipients, to ensure everyone understands the conditions and requirements of the work permit.
• Permit issuance process: Follow the correct procedures for issuing work permits, including approvals, monitoring, and revoking permits when necessary.
• Monitoring and compliance: Monitor the work activities covered by the permit to ensure ongoing compliance with safety measures and conditions.
• Emergency response: Be prepared to respond appropriately in the event of an emergency or deviation from the permit conditions.
• Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of issued work permits, including any incidents, deviations, or changes during the work process.
• Review and improvement: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the permit system and identify opportunities for improvement in safety procedures and practices.

On successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for:

• MSMPER300 Issue work permits

An SOA will be issued within 30 days of completion of the course, provided all USI, fees and charges have been finalised.

The unit of competency listed above is current on the National Register of VET at the time of publication.

Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training.

Learning – to learn to issue work permits

Reading – to administer work permits

Writing – to complete documentation such as reports/risk assessments/end of day reports

Oral communication – to communicate to other personnel

Numeracy – to be able to issue permits

All training and assessment materials and equipment will be supplied throughout the course. Students will need to bring a blue or black pen and wear comfortable, casual clothing.

If you are concerned about any of these requirements please contact us prior to enrolling into the course.

4 hours classroom training and assessment.

Training and assessment can be adjusted to account for specific workplace requirements and the existing skills and knowledge of the students.

Training and assessment may be held at a training facility or on a client’s site. Please contact us for more information.

The recommended industry standard recommend that refresher training should be carried out every two years. Ask your employer about their currency expectations.

This course is offered and delivered by an authorised provider on behalf of Skills Network (RTO 41410).

The course fee will be paid to the training provider. Click here to view our full fees, cancellation and refund policy.

Skills Network has policies in place to ensure complaints and appeals are recorded, acknowledged and dealt with fairly, efficiently and effectively.

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This course is offered and delivered by an authorised provider on behalf of Skills Network Pty Ltd, RTO No. 41410

This course;

1. does not involve any work placement arrangements,
2. does not enable students to obtain a licensed or regulated outcome, and
3. is not associated with any VET FEE-HELP, government funded subsidy or other financial support arrangements.

Skills Network cannot guarantee that:

• a learner will successfully complete the course; or
• a learner will obtain a particular employment outcome by completing the course.