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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and monitor permit conditions.
   • Identify permit requirements.
   • Monitor permit holder and conditions to ensure that the work being conducted conforms to the issued permit requirements.
   • Identify and communicate changes in the operating conditions or requirements of the permit to permit holders to ensure they are kept aware of any hazards.
2. Monitor work permit systems.
   • Control work activities to comply with the organisation or site work permit system and safety procedures.
   • Check and verify the permit holder's knowledge of the issued permit and its requirements before allowing any repair or maintenance work to be undertaken on the production/process equipment.
   • Undertake site inspections to ensure that the work to be undertaken is in sequence and completed in a safe and coordinated manner.
   • Identify hazards, and confirm with those undertaking the permitted work that control measures, as defined in the permit are established.
3. Identify and action non-compliance.
   • Identify conditions of active permits.
   • Report and record incidents of non-compliance according to procedures.
   • Take corrective action upon incidences of non-compliance with permit conditions through the withdrawal or suspension of the issued permit.
4. Confirm compliance with permit.
   • Complete checklists in accordance with standard procedures.
   • Document and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Knowledge and understanding of permit requirements sufficient to distinguish between situations requiring permits and then implementing the appropriate corrective action where required

Knowledge of the organisation standard procedures and work instructions and relevant regulatory requirements along with the ability to implement them within appropriate time constraints and in a manner relevant to the job

Competence includes the ability toapply andor explain

an awareness of hazards associated with the permit

Australian Standard AS Safe working in a confined space and relevant legislation

identification of container and goods coding and HAZCHEM markings

production workflow sequences and requirements for working in confined spaces

focus of operation of work systems and equipment

application of relevant agreements codes of practice and other legislative requirements

hazards of the materials and process and appropriate hazard control procedures

identification and correct use of equipment processes and procedures

planning own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements as is relevant to the practical completion of the job

Demonstration of competence in this unit should include knowledge of the following as appropriate to the process

blankblind lists and PampIDs

tagging procedures

isolation procedures

incident response procedures including evacuation

gas types toxicity and explosivity and limits of each

oxygen levels

area knowledge including plant and processes

permit types and limitations

product tolerances and specifications

static electricity and cathodic protection

environmental hazards

hot work protective measures

columns

vessels

fire fighting equipment

blindsblanks

pumps

compressors

prime movers

valves

An understanding of alarm and communication systems is required

The regulatory framework to include

OHS

EPA

OHS authorities and NOHSC

licence and certification requirements

company policy and permit control systems

Language literacy and numeracy requirements

This unit requires the ability to

read and correctly interpret complex PampIDs

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

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria required skills and knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment will occur using industrial equipment and will be undertaken in a work like environment

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 For example look to see that

communications are timely and effective

deviations from permit conditions are recognised reported corrected and reauthorisation arranged

action specified in the permitstandard procedures is carried out

all safety procedures are followed

Assessment method and context

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 Assessment will occur over a range of situations which may include disruptions to normal smooth operation

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

Competence in this unit may be assessed

on an operating plant over an extended period

by using a suitable simulation based on the actual plant and including walk throughs of the relevant competency components andor a range of case studiesscenarios 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 simulationsscenarioscase studies and what ifs as the stimulus with a walk through forming part of the response These assessment activities should include 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 practicalsimulation 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

Specific resources for assessment

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 studiesscenarios 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

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

Context

The application of this unit is defined by the level and area of responsibility.

Legislative and site specific safety procedures and/or requirements, including in hazard identification, assessment and application of control measures, must be met.

Compliance is required with:

legislation/codes:

OHS

EPA

OHS authorities and NOHSC

licence and certification requirements

other relevant standards

workplace specific permit control system.

Monitor means continual personnel presence to observe conditions of the workplace and work practices to ensure compliance with permit conditions. This may include:

supervision/monitoring of contractors

verification of permits, licences, tests

document control

compliance with legislation/codes.

Corrective action may include:

ceasing job

leaving the job site safe if it is safe and practical to do so

report reason for ceasing job and request new permit when safe.

Indicative functions include:

supervision/monitoring of contractors

verification of permits, licences, tests

document control

compliance with legislation/codes.

This unit may be applied to either an individual or team related context within the workplace.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures cover 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.

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

danger tags and lockouts

out of service tags

blinds/blanks

blind/blank list

gas testers and monitors

lights

ladders

cathodic protection bonds

barricades

signage

communications equipment

process and equipment drawings.

The types of work permits may include:

evacuation

clearance

hot work

vehicle entry

confined space

minor repairs

working at heights

other special permits.

Safety equipment may include:

eye protection (eg goggles)

ear protection

gloves

clothing

respirators and masks

helmets.

Hazards

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.

Problems

'Respond to routine problems' means 'apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems'. Typical process and product 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.

Variables

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

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

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.

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