Permit to Work System

1. Introduction to Permit to Work Systems
Understanding the concept, purpose, and importance of permit-to-work systems in controlling hazardous activities.

2. Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Overview of laws, standards, and regulations governing PTW systems in various industries.

3. Roles and Responsibilities in PTW Systems
Identifying the duties of permit issuers, receivers, supervisors, and workers in managing PTW processes.

4. Types of Work Permits
Exploring various types of permits such as hot work, confined space entry, electrical work, and excavation.

5. Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
Applying systematic methods to identify, assess, and control risks before work begins.

6. Permit to Work Procedures
Step-by-step guidance on issuing, validating, and closing permits to ensure compliance and safety.

7. Isolation and Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Understanding mechanical and electrical isolation processes to prevent accidental energy release.

8. Communication and Coordination in PTW Systems
Ensuring effective communication and coordination among teams to maintain safe operations.

9. Monitoring and Auditing of PTW Systems
Methods for inspecting, auditing, and improving the PTW process to ensure effectiveness.

10. Emergency Response and Contingency Planning
Developing emergency action plans to handle incidents during permitted work activities.

• Strengthens understanding of safe work permit procedures

• Promotes accountability and communication in hazardous operations

• Reduces incidents related to uncontrolled work activities

• Improves compliance with legal and industry standards

• Enhances professional competence in safety management systems

• Safety officers and supervisors

• Maintenance and operations personnel

• Engineers and technicians

• Permit issuers and receivers

• Managers responsible for work authorization and compliance

• Format: Multiple Choice and Scenario-Based Questions

• No. of Questions: 25

• Passing Score: 65%

• Duration: 60 Minutes

• Assessment Mode: Online / In-person Assessment

• Certification: Permit to Work System Certificate awarded upon successful completion

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.