- MSAPMPER201A - Monitor and control work permits
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSAPMPER201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and control work permits
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSAPMPER201A - Monitor and control work permits |
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Description | UnitThis competency covers the monitoring of the operational conditions in which a permit to work has been issued, and the required activities and functions associated with the production/process of chemical, hydrocarbons, oil, and other process manufactured products. This role may be carried out by the standby person or other appropriately qualified persons. While this competency carries with it high levels of responsibility the role is usually prescribed by the permit process and may be exercised by any competent operator. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Application of this unitThis competency applies to personnel who are required to monitor a work situation in which the activity is conducted under the auspices of a permit to work. During this activity the individual will monitor the work situation for conformance to the permit and will immediately intervene if the parameters of the permit are exceeded or work proceeds outside the boundaries set by the permit. It includes:identifying and understanding the requirements of the permitmonitoring any changes in the conditions of work under the permitensuring work sequences are followed as permitted by the permitconstantly inspecting the site for changed work or site circumstancesreporting any non-conformance with permit conditionswithdrawing or causing work to cease outside permit conditionsconfirming conformance with permit conditions and reporting conclusion of activities. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | PrerequisitesThis unit has no prerequisites. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify and monitor permit conditions. |
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Element: Monitor work permit systems. |
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Element: Identify and action non-compliance. |
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Element: Confirm compliance with permit. |
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Evidence Required
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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 re-authorisation arranged
action specified in the permit/standard 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 and/or a range of case studies/scenarios 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 simulations/scenarios/case 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 practical/simulation 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 studies/scenarios 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 and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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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 and/or explain:
an awareness of hazards associated with the permit
Australian Standard AS2865 - 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:
blank/blind lists and P&IDs
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
blinds/blanks
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 P&IDs
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.
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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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
Complete checklists in accordance with standard procedures. | |||
Document and communicate findings to appropriate personnel. |
Forms
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