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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for isolating and accessing plant
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to isolate and access plant
   • Identify, confirm and record the work to be carried out and the plant and equipment required
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel before commencing isolation activities
   • Obtain permit clearance before commencing work activity
   • Identify and apply written or verbal permit procedures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
   • Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel during isolation activities
   • Establish and maintain a safe working area according to workplace procedures
   • Isolate all required energy sources and immobilise all potential energy sources according to workplace procedures
   • Place locks and tags on isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures
   • Identify and report breaches in permit procedure safety to relevant personnel
2. Complete permit-to-work form
   • Complete statement of isolations
   • Complete sign-on and sign-off requirements
   • Complete hand-over of the plant and equipment
3. Return plant to service
   • Determine coordination requirements with relevant personnel prior to commencing and during de-isolation activities
   • Obtain confirmation from relevant personnel that the work has been completed and the plant and equipment is ready for service
   • Remove locks and tags from isolation devices according to the permit procedure and workplace procedures
   • Restore energy sources according to workplace procedures
   • Identify and address or report hazardous situations to relevant personnel
   • Confirm the cancellation of all permits before plant is brought back into operation

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

isolate and access plant on at least two occasions, including:

determining coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

isolating of plant, including:

energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources

locks and tags on isolation devices

identifying and reporting breaches in permit procedure

completing permit to work form, including:

statement of isolations

sign-on and sign-off

hand-over of plant and equipment

returning plant to service, including:

obtaining confirmation and checking that work has been completed

removing locks and tags

restoring energy sources

identifying and correcting or reporting risks, hazards or issues

confirming all permits are cancelled before plant is brought back into operation.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for isolating and accessing plant

work effectively with others to isolate and access plant in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to isolate and access plant, including:

permit-to-work system and documentation

principles and techniques for identifying and applying isolation devices, including:

types

purpose

characteristics

isolation points

principles and techniques for identifying and applying plant and equipment isolation points

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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