Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSMPER200 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work in accordance with an issued permit

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to work in accordance with an issued permit. 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 people to whom this unit applies may be called 'permit recipients' or 'permit holders' by some organisations. Some organisations call 'permits' 'clearances'.This unit of competency applies to persons who are required to conduct work activities under the authority of an issued permit to work and within the context and requirements of that permit. This typically applies to all work done by maintenance staff and contractors and also to any other non-process work performed on the plant.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other team members, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency must be achieved before performing this work unsupervised. Therefore this unit will typically be assessed off the job. Where assessment is undertaken on the job, appropriate supervision and safety precautions must be provided.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should provide evidence of the ability to perform over the range of situations which might be expected to be encountered, including typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions

will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

demonstration of skills

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work Control Systems
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply for permit
       
Element: Confirm the scope and location of the work to be done
       
Element: Identify the need for a work permit for the work to be carried out
       
Element: Identify the type of work permit required
       
Element: Collate information required for the issue of the permit
       
Element: Apply for the permit following the organisation’s requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Apply for permit

1.1

Confirm the scope and location of the work to be done

1.2

Identify the need for a work permit 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 organisation’s 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

Identify hazards and 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 and safety equipment

3.2

Monitor plant conditions and hazards to ensure work under the permit remains safe

3.3

Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and worn, and emergency equipment is available, 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

Display issued permit on work site as required

4.4

Ensure compliance with scope, location and timeframe specified in the permit.

4.5

Seek variation to permit/new permit if job or work environment vary from that specified in the permit

4.6

Suspend job and make worksite safe before leaving job

4.7

Formally seek and receive authorised extensions to the permit when required

4.8

Give end-of-day status report to permit issuer

5

Complete permit to work

5.1

Obtain new permit or have existing permit revalidated before work is recommenced

5.2

Check the work conducted against the issued permit 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 lock outs/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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and demonstrate the ability to:

identify type and scope of permit relevant to the job

interpret and implement permit conditions

identify changes to conditions which may lead to the permit being revoked before the job is completed

monitor hazards and hazard controls.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

different types of permits and the work they cover, including three (3) or more of:

cold work/general permit to work

excavation

hot work

vehicle entry

minor repairs

working at heights

confined space entry

other permit types as used on site

the impact of the regulatory framework and organisation procedures under which the permit operates upon the particular job requiring the permit

hazards associated with tasks covered by the permit and related hazard controls

types of tests/inspections required for the issue of work permits including one (1) or more of:

atmospheric, oxygen/breathability

temperature

humidity

combustibles, oxygen, enriched or reduced

electricity

stored pressure/energy

flammability/explosivity

toxicity

electricity

stored energy/pressure.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Apply for permit

1.1

Confirm the scope and location of the work to be done

1.2

Identify the need for a work permit 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 organisation’s 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

Identify hazards and 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 and safety equipment

3.2

Monitor plant conditions and hazards to ensure work under the permit remains safe

3.3

Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and worn, and emergency equipment is available, 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

Display issued permit on work site as required

4.4

Ensure compliance with scope, location and timeframe specified in the permit.

4.5

Seek variation to permit/new permit if job or work environment vary from that specified in the permit

4.6

Suspend job and make worksite safe before leaving job

4.7

Formally seek and receive authorised extensions to the permit when required

4.8

Give end-of-day status report to permit issuer

5

Complete permit to work

5.1

Obtain new permit or have existing permit revalidated before work is recommenced

5.2

Check the work conducted against the issued permit 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 lock outs/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

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided

Work permits

Work permits include one or more of the following:

cold work/general permit to work

excavation

hot work

vehicle entry

minor repairs

working at heights

confined space entry

other special permits where there is an appropriate sign-off as required

Information required for permit

Information required for the issue of the permit includes one or more of the following:

work description

tools to be used

process/methods of work/SOPs

Where hazardous materials are being used relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) will also be required.

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

slips and trips

emergency equipment is unavailable

smoke, darkness and heat

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

limited head spaces or overhangs

work where a fall by a person from one level to another is reasonably likely to cause injury

working in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions, swarf and scrap

spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

unsafe conditions developing through failure to conform with the provisions of a work permit

hazards created by the nature or location of the work

hazards created by the proximity of the work to other work or normal operations

Display issued permit

The permit holder must keep the issued permit with them on site. It must be displayed or ready to be shown as required by the site/job requirements, including one or more of the following:

displayed in a mounting provided by the site

accessible in a folder which is on the worksite

carried in overall pockets in a manner which allows it to be readily shown on request

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: