Program Information

The Work Place Clearance Group (WPCG) is a joint venture between bp, Ampol Australia and Viva Energy Australia (the exclusive licensee of Shell branded Service Stations). 

The WPCG training/accreditations are required by anyone who needs to conduct work on one of the oil companies facilities. There are three different training programs.

RETAIL SITE INDUCTION (NEW MARCH 2021)

• The WPCG member companies are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone that comes on to our sites including, staff, contractors, visitors and our customers.
• This induction will cover the common expectations, rules and procedures when on WPCG member company facilities. There may be other company or site-specific requirements you need to meet.
• The program takes approx. 35mins to complete.
• Accreditation is valid for 2 years and can be extended by completing an online refresher course.
• Unsure if or when you need to complete this program? Check with the oil company on their requirements.
• To access you need to Create an Account.

THIS WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO AUTHORISE WORK ON THE WPCG MEMBER FACILITIES OR ISSUE THE WPCG WORK CLEARANCE FORM.

CLEARANCE ISSUER

• The WPCG Work Clearance Program is designed to allow lower risk maintenance work to be carried out in a safe and controlled manner at WPCG member facilities.
• Accreditation allows you to issue WPCG Work Clearance forms and Minimum Control Checklists for lower risk work after compliance has been met.
• To obtain accreditation you must complete the online pre-learning course, attend the face-to-face training course and complete an online test.
• Clearance Issuers do not need to do the Retail Site Induction program
• Accreditation is valid for 2 years and can be extended by completing an online refresher course.

PERMIT OFFICER

• The WPCG Work Permit Program is designed to allow higher risk maintenance work to be carried out in a safe and controlled manner at WPCG member facilities.
• Accreditation allows you to issue WPCG Work Permits and High Risk Certificates.
• To obtain accreditation you must be a current Wok Clearance Issuer, attend the face-to-face training course, complete an online test, complete 6 buddy work permits and complete a desktop and field assessment.
• Accreditation is valid for 2 years and can be extended by completing an online refresher course and practical revalidation.
• The Senior Permit Officer has the further skills required to be a Permit Officer for the highest risk work.

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