Unit of competency Outline
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Issue work permits
Issue work permits
Unit of competency
National Code
MSMPER300
MSMPER300
State Code
AXO16
AXO16
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
- 2.3 Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment
- 2.4 Ensure job site is prepared in accordance with specified work permit conditions
- 2.5 Check permit conditions and report to appropriate personnel
- 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
- 3.3 Determine an appropriate validity period
- 3.4 Check that permit conditions are met (i.e. validate permit)
- 3.5 Complete and authorise permit
- 3.6 Ensure recipient is advised of and agrees to abide by the requirements of the permit
- 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
- 4.3 Ensure permit currency and revalidate as required
- 4.4 Ensure permit is displayed in accordance with procedures
- 4.5 Identify and act on incidences of non-compliance and report promptly to relevant personnel
- 4.6 Withdraw/cancel permit if conditions warrant it
- 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.
- 5.3 Revalidate/arrange for revalidation of permit as required
- 5.4 Confirm work area has been left safe
- 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
- 6.3 Ensure that work site is ready for a safe return to working conditions
- 6.4 Check required returns to work status have been completed
- 6.5 Sign off documentation and close permit in accordance with procedures
- 6.6 Communicate worksite and process status to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3654 | MSAPMPER300C | Issue work permits | Unit of competency |