Permit to Work Issuer

Course Content

The course focuses on:

• Recognising the need for safe work permits.
• Legislation requirements.
• Work permit procedures and requirements.
• Responsibilities of the people involved.
• Permit types.
• Isolations.
• System failures.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain work permit procedures and requirements.
• Ensure the need for a work permit is properly identified and the worksite is prepared accordingly.
• Issue a work permit; monitor and close the work permit; and audit work permits.

Course structure

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical sessions. Students are assessed continuously during the course.

Course prerequisites

Students must have achieved NZQA US 17588, Permit to Work Receiver or equivalent.

Assessment process

Theory assessment followed by practical assessment which takes place when the student is ready/has shown that they can perform all tasks required. The practical involves completion of two permits and auditing of two other permits, as part of an on job assignment (OJA) signed off by a supervisor at the student’s workplace and returned within 90 days.

Revalidation/Refresher

To maintain current competency, it is recommended that refresher training occurs regularly. Depending on the industry you work in this may vary. Current Wood Training recommendation is every three years.

Items to bring

• Photo ID.
• Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
• Covered-in footwear.