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Work in accordance with an issued permit
Work in accordance with an issued permit
Unit of competency
National Code
MSAPMPER200B
MSAPMPER200B
State Code
W9040
W9040
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/11/2008
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
06/11/2008
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit 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 covers the basic competency of working under a permit. Where entry to a confined space is required, then MSAPMPER205B Enter confined space is also required. The safety observer (standby person) competencies are covered by MSAPMPER202A Observe permit work. The issuing of permits is covered by MSAPMPER300B Issue work permits.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply for permit(s)
- 1.1. Confirm the scope and location of the work to be done
- 1.2. Identify the need for a work permit(s) for the work to be carried out.
- 1.3. Identify the type of work permit required.
- 1.4. Collate information required for the issue of the permit
- 1.5. Apply for the permit following the organisations 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
- 2.3. Check that the hazard controls specified on the permit are consistent with the hazard analysis
- 2.4. Check that preparations specified on the permit have been completed
- 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, safety equipment and emergency procedures.
- 3.2. Monitor plant conditions and hazards to ensure work under the permit remains safe.
- 3.3. Ensure that appropriate safety equipment and clothing are selected and worn as required by the permit and relevant procedures.
- 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.
- 4.3. Ensure compliance with scope, location and timeframe specified in the permit or seek re-authorisation as required
- 4.4. Suspend job and make work site safe before leaving job.
- 4.5. Formally seek and receive authorised extensions to the permit when required.
- 4.6. Give end of day status report to permit issuer.
5. Complete permit(s) to work.
- 5.1. Obtain new permit(s) or have existing permit(s) revalidated before work is recommenced.
- 5.2. Check the work conducted against the issued permit(s) to ensure that all the nominated work requirements have been satisfied.
- 5.3. Monitor general housekeeping to ensure that the site has been left in a clean and safe condition.
- 5.4. Ensure personal lockouts/tag outs/isolations are removed in accordance with procedures
- 5.5. Communicate status of the work conducted and the results of the permit to relevant personnel.
- 5.6. Complete documentation as required and have permit signed off when job is completed.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
This unit typically applies to all work done by maintenance staff and contractors, and also to any other non-process work performed on the plant. All work is to be conducted using the appropriate personal protective equipment.
The types of work permits may include:
cold work/general permit to work
excavation
hot work
vehicle entry
minor repairs
working at heights
other special permits.
Note that entry to a
All operations are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Checks to ensure a workplace is safe may include:
process isolations complete
mechanical and electrical isolations in place
atmospheric testing complete and atmosphere safe. If it is not safe and cannot be made safe, then appropriate measures are implemented as per SOPs.
relevant personnel informed of work and agree that it is safe and appropriate to proceed.
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:
legislation/codes
OHS legislation, codes of practice and guidance material
EPA
National and Australian standards
licence and certification requirements
internal permit control system.
process isolations complete
mechanical and electrical isolations in place
atmospheric testing complete and atmosphere safe. If it is not safe and cannot be made safe, then appropriate measures are implemented as per SOPs.
relevant personnel informed of work and agree that it is safe and appropriate to proceed.
Information required for a permit includes:
work description
tools to be used
process/methods of work/SOPs
MSDSs
JHA/JSA/SWMSs
This competency includes use of safety equipment and tools such as:
eye protection (eg goggles)
ear protection
gloves
clothing
respirators and masks
helmets
safety footwear.
Typical hazards include:
heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards
sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions
limited head spaces or overhangs
equipment or product mass
slippery surfaces, spills or leaks
noise, rotational equipment or vibration.
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical problems may include:
provision of the wrong permit
incorrect information being supplied with the permit
errors being made in the understanding of permit data
failure to correctly correspond to the requirements of the permit
failure to seek clarification when anomalies occur.
Key variables to be monitored include:
sites under which permit activities must be applied
type of permit to be executed
types of tools and equipment to be employed
size of work team
scope and urgency of work.
All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment requirements, which may be imposed through State or Federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.
This unit typically applies to all work done by maintenance staff and contractors, and also to any other non-process work performed on the plant. All work is to be conducted using the appropriate personal protective equipment.
The types of work permits may include:
cold work/general permit to work
excavation
hot work
vehicle entry
minor repairs
working at heights
other special permits.
Note that entry to a
All operations are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Checks to ensure a workplace is safe may include:
process isolations complete
mechanical and electrical isolations in place
atmospheric testing complete and atmosphere safe. If it is not safe and cannot be made safe, then appropriate measures are implemented as per SOPs.
relevant personnel informed of work and agree that it is safe and appropriate to proceed.
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards. These may include:
legislation/codes
OHS legislation, codes of practice and guidance material
EPA
National and Australian standards
licence and certification requirements
internal permit control system.
process isolations complete
mechanical and electrical isolations in place
atmospheric testing complete and atmosphere safe. If it is not safe and cannot be made safe, then appropriate measures are implemented as per SOPs.
relevant personnel informed of work and agree that it is safe and appropriate to proceed.
Information required for a permit includes:
work description
tools to be used
process/methods of work/SOPs
MSDSs
JHA/JSA/SWMSs
This competency includes use of safety equipment and tools such as:
eye protection (eg goggles)
ear protection
gloves
clothing
respirators and masks
helmets
safety footwear.
Typical hazards include:
heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards
sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions
limited head spaces or overhangs
equipment or product mass
slippery surfaces, spills or leaks
noise, rotational equipment or vibration.
'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical problems may include:
provision of the wrong permit
incorrect information being supplied with the permit
errors being made in the understanding of permit data
failure to correctly correspond to the requirements of the permit
failure to seek clarification when anomalies occur.
Key variables to be monitored include:
sites under which permit activities must be applied
type of permit to be executed
types of tools and equipment to be employed
size of work team
scope and urgency of work.
All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment requirements, which may be imposed through State or Federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.
Overview of assessment
Assessment of this unit should demonstrate competence on actual plant and equipment in a work environment The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Simulation may be required to allow for assessment of parts of this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to distinguish between situations requiring the major types of permit and to list the major requirements of each type of permit. The emphasis should be on the ability to stay out of trouble rather than on recovery from a disaster.
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
provide reasons for a permit system
recognise the importance of different work permits
comply with permit conditions including the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
take appropriate action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel
explain and implement incident response procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated, e.g. look to see that:
communications are timely and effective
deviations from permit conditions are recognised, reported, corrected and re-authorization arranged
actions specified in the permit/standard procedures are carried out
all safety procedures are followed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which may include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a plant/in the work place/a work situation
by using a suitable simulation based on the actual plant and including walk throughs of the relevant competency components and/or a range of case studies/scenarios and role plays
by questioning and using 'what if' scenarios both on the plant (during demonstration of normal operations and walk throughs of abnormal operations) and off the plant
through a combination of these techniques.
These aspects may be best assessed using a range of simulations/scenarios/case studies and 'what ifs' as the stimulus with a walk through forming part of the response. These assessment activities should cover a range of problems, including new or unusual situations which may have been generated from the past incident history of the plant, incidents on similar plants around the world, hazard analysis activities and similar sources.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed. In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
While oral assessments may be appropriate there needs to be a written record for audit purposes.
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Method of assessment
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Assessment of this unit should demonstrate competence on actual plant and equipment in a work environment The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Simulation may be required to allow for assessment of parts of this unit. Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to distinguish between situations requiring the major types of permit and to list the major requirements of each type of permit. The emphasis should be on the ability to stay out of trouble rather than on recovery from a disaster.
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
provide reasons for a permit system
recognise the importance of different work permits
comply with permit conditions including the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
take appropriate action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel
explain and implement incident response procedures.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated, e.g. look to see that:
communications are timely and effective
deviations from permit conditions are recognised, reported, corrected and re-authorization arranged
actions specified in the permit/standard procedures are carried out
all safety procedures are followed.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which may include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Competence in this unit may be assessed:
on a plant/in the work place/a work situation
by using a suitable simulation based on the actual plant and including walk throughs of the relevant competency components and/or a range of case studies/scenarios and role plays
by questioning and using 'what if' scenarios both on the plant (during demonstration of normal operations and walk throughs of abnormal operations) and off the plant
through a combination of these techniques.
These aspects may be best assessed using a range of simulations/scenarios/case studies and 'what ifs' as the stimulus with a walk through forming part of the response. These assessment activities should cover a range of problems, including new or unusual situations which may have been generated from the past incident history of the plant, incidents on similar plants around the world, hazard analysis activities and similar sources.
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed. In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
While oral assessments may be appropriate there needs to be a written record for audit purposes.
This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.
Method of assessment
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3652 | MSAPMPER200C | Work in accordance with an issued permit | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W516 | PMA30108 | Certificate III in Process Plant Operations | Qualification |