Whether working as an individual alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other team members, if you are a 'permit recipient' or 'permit holder' required to conduct work activities under the authority of an issued permit to work and within the context and requirements of that permit, then this course is a must for you. This type of work typically applies to all work done by maintenance staff and contractors and also to any other non-process work performed on the plant.

This course will teach participants the skills and knowledge needed to to work in accordance with a permit which has been issued. 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 following units will be included in your certificate:

MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit

Full face-to-face training and assessment (4 hours)

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training  will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry: 

• Participants must be 16 years and over 
• Participants must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical skills demonstration; 
• ID is required 
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
• Online study:  Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.
• Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing 
• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to the confined space entry, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the permit requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly differentiate between high and low pressures and temperatures, voltages or masses and interpret gas test/monitoring results. 

*Safe Work Australia notes, “Working in a confined space may impose physiological and psychological demands over and above those encountered in a normal working environment. Consideration should be given to a worker’s: 

• physical ability; 
• ability to work in a restrictive space (for example claustrophobia) and ability to wear the PPE required to do the work (for example respirators).”

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Assessments conducted during face-to-face training session(s) include: 

Performance tasks – 

• Prepare for work in accordance to issued permit
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Obtain relevant information
• Apply for the permit
• Emergency and safety equipment

Practical scenarios – 

• Work in accordance with an issued permit

Documentation – Completion of a site-based Risk Assessment, JHA and SWMS Form. Completion of an Entry Permit. Incident reporting form. Attach to the enrolment form. 

Theory assessment – A written exam consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions must be completed at the end of the training session. Students must answer all questions

Upon successful completion of this training course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit/s of competency:

MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit

Your Statement of Attainment will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.