Permit to Work

At the successful completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

Permit Receiver

• Understand the types of work permits and the roles of those involved in the Work Permit system.
• Understand the requirements to prepare, receive, and undertake work under the permit.
• Describe and carry out the controls and actions to be taken at the end of the work period or upon the completion of work.

Permit Issuer

• Explain work permit procedures and requirements.
• Ensure the need for work permit is properly identified and the worksite prepared accordingly.
• Issue, monitor, close and audit work permits.

Delivery via e-learning with support from an experienced trainer.

For the best e-learning experience, we recommend using a laptop or tablet with a strong internet connection. While smartphones can be used, please note that the course content and assessment format may work optimally on larger screens. 

If you opt for using your smartphone, consider downloading the Moodle App for a more user-friendly interface. 
When configuring the app, set the website to vhnz.connected.synapsys.co.nz

This course requires learners to demonstrate a level of written and spoken English equivalent to Level 3 English communication skills, as trainees must be able to read and interpret PTW documentation, including Health and Safety legislation, and the various permit types and their supporting documentation.

It is recommended that people attending this course hold, as a minimum, the following Unit Standard:
30265 - Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role.

This can be run either as an Issuer only (US 17590), a Receiver only (US 17588), or as a Receiver/Issuer Combined (US 17588 and 17590).