Monitor and Control Work Permits
Duration:
4 hours - Max 12 students
Designed for:
This competency applies to students who are required to monitor a work situation in which the activity is conducted under the auspices of a permit to work.
During this activity the student will monitor the work situation for conformance to the permit and will immediately intervene if the parameters of the permit are exceeded or work proceeds outside the boundaries set by the
permit.
It includes:
- Identifying and understanding the requirements of the permit
- Monitoring any changes in the conditions of work under the permit
- Ensuring work sequences are followed as permitted by the permit
- Constantly inspecting the site for changed work or site circumstances
- Reporting any non-conformance with permit conditions
- Withdrawing or causing work to cease outside permit conditions
- Confirming conformance with permit conditions and reporting conclusion of activities.
Pre-requisites:
Nil
Co-requisites:
Nil
Description:
This competency covers the monitoring of the operational conditions in which a permit to work has been issued, and the required activities and functions associated with the production/process of chemical, hydrocarbons, oil, and other process manufactured products. This role may be carried out by the standby person or other appropriately qualified persons. While this competency carries with it high levels of responsibility the role is usually prescribed by the permit process and may be exercised by any competent operator.
Content:
- Identify and monitor permit conditions
- Monitor work permit systems
- Identify and action non-compliance
- Confirm compliance with permit
Unit of Competency
MSAPMPER201A Monitor and control work permits
Pre-entry Requirements:
This unit requires the ability to:
- Read and correctly interpret complex P&IDs
- Speak clearly and unambiguously in English
- Explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues
- Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing reports
- Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly differentiate between high and low pressures and temperatures, voltages or masses.
Assessment:
Assessment process will require students to complete a theory assessment and practical activities involving the completion of permits.
Delivery Method:
Classroom theory via PowerPoint or the issued learner resource including use of audio-visual material and practical activities.
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