Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMPER200C Work in accordance with an issued permit
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to work in accordance with an issued permit. It aims to ensure that people working under a permit to work understand the system, know the limitations of the permit under which they are working and comply with all the requirements of the permit. The people to whom this unit applies may be called 'permit recipients' or 'permit holders' by some organisations. Some organisations call 'permits' 'clearances'.
This unit of competency applies to persons who are required to conduct work activities under the authority of an issued permit to work and within the context and requirements of that permit. This typically applies to all work done by maintenance staff and contractors and also to any other non-process work performed on the plant.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other team members, as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Work Control Systems
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 |
Apply for permit |
1.1 |
Confirm the scope and location of the work to be done |
1.2 |
Identify the need for a work permit for the work to be carried out |
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1.3 |
Identify the type of work permit required |
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1.4 |
Collate information required for the issue of the permit |
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1.5 |
Apply for the permit following the organisation’s requirements |
2 |
Identify the scope of the permit |
2.1 |
Check that work to be done complies with the permit type |
2.2 |
Check that the scope and location of work comply with the permit issued |
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2.3 |
Identify hazards and check that the hazard controls specified on the permit are consistent with the hazard analysis |
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2.4 |
Check that preparations specified on the permit have been completed |
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2.5 |
Sign onto/receive the permit |
3 |
Prepare for permitted work |
3.1 |
Maintain safe working conditions and environment by using available isolation procedures and safety equipment |
3.2 |
Monitor plant conditions and hazards to ensure work under the permit remains safe |
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3.3 |
Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and worn, and emergency equipment is available, as required by the permit and relevant procedures |
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3.4 |
Inspect work area to ensure safety and compliance with permit requirements and procedures |
4 |
Work in accordance with an issued permit |
4.1 |
Use required hazard reduction/control measures |
4.2 |
Comply with requirements of the permit, including safety observer if required |
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4.3 |
Display issued permit on work site as required |
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4.4 |
Ensure compliance with scope, location and timeframe specified in the permit. |
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4.5 |
Seek variation to permit/new permit if job or work environment vary from that specified in the permit |
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4.6 |
Suspend job and make worksite safe before leaving job |
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4.7 |
Formally seek and receive authorised extensions to the permit when required |
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4.8 |
Give end-of-day status report to permit issuer |
5 |
Complete permit to work |
5.1 |
Obtain new permit or have existing permit revalidated before work is recommenced |
5.2 |
Check the work conducted against the issued permit to ensure that all the nominated work requirements have been satisfied |
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5.3 |
Monitor general housekeeping to ensure that the site has been left in a clean and safe condition |
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5.4 |
Ensure personal lock outs/tag outs/isolations are removed in accordance with procedures |
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5.5 |
Communicate status of the work conducted and the results of the permit to relevant personnel |
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5.6 |
Complete documentation as required and have permit signed off when job is completed |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:
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Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:
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Work permits |
Work permits include one or more of the following:
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Information required for permit |
Information required for the issue of the permit includes one or more of the following:
Where hazardous materials are being used relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) will also be required. |
Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Display issued permit |
The permit holder must keep the issued permit with them on site. It must be displayed or ready to be shown as required by the site/job requirements, including one or more of the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMPER200C Work in accordance with an issued permit
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027