Purpose
Permit to Work (PTW) Systems are a safe system of work used in many industries for managing and authorising non-routine high risk work activities. PTW ensures that the hazards and risks associated with such work are identified and assessed, and the appropriate control measures implemented to manage (eliminate or minimise) risks to health and safety. The aim of this course is to enable a successful trainee to be able to prepare, apply for, and receive the necessary permit (or permits) required to safely complete the work activity.
Course Objectives
At the successful completion of this course the trainee will be able to:
- Explain the types of work permits
- Explain the roles of those involved in the work permit system
- Explain requirements for receiving a work permit
- Explain the preparatory requirements when applying for a work permit
- Accept a work permit and undertake work under the permit.
NZQA Unit Standard
17588 Apply for, accept and carry out work according to a work permit (receiver)
Course duration
1 day (8 hours)
Entry Criteria
The Permit Receiver course requires trainees to demonstrate a level of written and spoken English equivalent to Level 3 English communication skills, as trainees must be able to read and interpret PTW documentation, including Health and Safety legislation, and the various permit types and their supporting documentation.
It is recommended that trainees complete unit standard 30265 v2 Apply health and safety risk assessments to a job role before attending this course. Competency in other task-specific work activities, such as Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Lockout Tagout, etc. will enable successful trainees to apply for and receive work permits for those specific activities.
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