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Issue Work Permits

About the Course

Issue Work Permits (MSMPER300)

Our 6-hour course is designed to provide knowledge on the framework of the permit system, the preparation for and issuing of a permit through to closing the permit. It encompasses the scope of work requiring a permit and the limitations associated.

WorkSafe Connect has been delivering workplace health and safety related Issue Work Permit programs for over 15 years and is one of Queensland’s leading suppliers of Work Permit training.

Please note this course has a prerequisite unit of MSMWHS201 Conduct Hazard Analysis. WorkSafe Connect has designed its program to include this prerequisite unit.

The program is made up of the following nationally accredited unit of competency:

MSMPER300 – Issue Work Permits
MSMWHS201 – Conduct hazard analysis

Who Should Attend

This course is for workers responsible for issuing or managing permits as part of their role in controlling high-risk work. It is particularly relevant to supervisors, team leaders, safety officers, permit coordinators, contractors, and staff working in construction, mining, oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing.

Completion of this training helps organisations comply with the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) by ensuring those issuing permits are competent in hazard analysis, risk control, and the permit-to-work system framework.

Course Description

Our Issue Work Permits course provides individuals with the knowledge to confidently issue a work permit for high-risk activities. Covering the scope of work, its hazards, controls and ensuring the safety of its workers.

Key areas covered by this course include:

Identify need for work permit
repare work site for authorised work including isolation, communication and risk controls
Raise and issue work permits
Monitor conditions and the work activity
Acting on non-compliances
Receiving end of day reports
Relinquishing, cancelling and closing work permit

Course Delivery Options

Training will be conducted by one of our experienced trainer assessors who have industry currency, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards.

Practical and theoretical activities drive the training experience to ensure that the training is engaging, interesting and relevant.

WorkSafe Connect offers this course:

Face to Face – Public Courses (Brisbane and Townsville)
Face to Face – Onsite (at your site / workplace)
Virtual – Video-Led Training

If you would like to discuss delivery options in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact with us.

Accreditation

To complete the course, students must successfully complete all assessments which are aligned with the national units of competency.

All assessments are completed during the course – no assessment activities need to be completed prior to or post the training course.

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:

MSMPER300 – Issue Work Permits
MSMWHS201 – Conduct hazard analysis

If you have any questions, please get in touch with a member of the WorkSafe Connect team today.

Certificate delivery:

Courses at our facilities: Certificates are issued on the day, with digital copies emailed to participants and employers (if applicable) the following business day.
Courses at client sites: Certificates are issued within 7 business days, with digital copies emailed to participants and employers.

Course Entry Requirements

If any additional learning support is required (e.g. with language, literacy or numeracy), please notify our Operations team prior to the course or speak with your trainer on the day —we’re here to help.

What to Bring

Your USI (Unique Student Identifier) – click here for more info
Comfortable, practical clothing is recommended (long pants or shorts and a sleeved shirt or t-shirt).
No PPE/high-vis required
Closed-in shoes
All course materials are provided