Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Addition of information missing from the Assessment Requirements. Equivalent.
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMPER300C Issue work permits
Application
This unit of competency 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. This unit includes the issue of any and all permits. Permits are called ‘clearances’ by some organisations.
This unit of competency 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.
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
MSMWHS201 |
Conduct hazard analysis |
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 |
Identify need for work permit |
1.1 |
Identify work permit needed from job scope |
1.2 |
Confirm with appropriate personnel the need for work permit |
2 |
Ensure job site is prepared for authorised work |
2.1 |
Inspect the job site |
2.2 |
Identify work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements |
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2.3 |
Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment |
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2.4 |
Ensure job site is prepared in accordance with specified work permit conditions |
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2.5 |
Check permit conditions and report to appropriate personnel |
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2.6 |
Conduct job site testing in accordance with procedures |
3 |
Raise and issue work permits |
3.1 |
Ensure conditions are documented on permit |
3.2 |
Ensure appropriate testing is carried out and results documented in accordance with procedures |
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3.3 |
Determine an appropriate validity period |
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3.4 |
Check that permit conditions are met (i.e. validate permit) |
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3.5 |
Complete and authorise permit |
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3.6 |
Ensure recipient is advised of and agrees to abide by the requirements of the permit |
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3.7 |
Ensure recipient signs permit |
4 |
Monitor work for compliance |
4.1 |
Ensure regular job site inspections are done |
4.2 |
Monitor conditions and work progress and respond appropriately to changing conditions and circumstances |
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4.3 |
Ensure permit currency and revalidate as required |
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4.4 |
Ensure permit is displayed in accordance with procedures |
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4.5 |
Identify and act on incidences of non-compliance and report promptly to relevant personnel |
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4.6 |
Withdraw/cancel permit if conditions warrant it |
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4.7 |
Report any issues which arise with regard to work under the permit in accordance with procedures |
5 |
Receive end of day report |
5.1 |
Receive end of day report from permit recipients |
5.2 |
Confirm job progress and status. |
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5.3 |
Revalidate/arrange for revalidation of permit as required |
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5.4 |
Confirm work area has been left safe |
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5.5 |
Handover ongoing permits and status of suspended permits to oncoming shift |
6 |
Close work permit |
6.1 |
Inspect job status |
6.2 |
Check that work undertaken satisfies permit conditions |
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6.3 |
Ensure that work site is ready for a safe return to working conditions |
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6.4 |
Check required returns to work status have been completed |
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6.5 |
Sign off documentation and close permit in accordance with procedures |
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6.6 |
Communicate worksite and process status to relevant personnel |
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 are 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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The work permit system |
The work permit system includes:
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Work specifications |
Work specifications include:
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Safety structures and control measures |
Safety structures and control measures include one or more of the following:
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Confined space |
AS 2865 2009 Confined spaces definition given for confined space is used in this Training Package, i.e.: 'An enclosed or partially enclosed space that is not intended or designed primarily for human occupancy, within which there is a risk of one or more of the following: (a) An oxygen concentration outside the safe oxygen range (b) A concentration of airborne contaminant that may cause impairment, loss of consciousness or asphyxiation (c) A concentration of flammable airborne contaminant that may cause injury from fire or explosion (d) Engulfment in a stored free-flowing solid or a rising level of liquid that may cause suffocation or drowning’ |
Hot work |
Hot work includes:
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Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 2. Addition of information missing from the Assessment Requirements. Equivalent.
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSAPMPER300C Issue work permits
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027