Permit Officers – High Risk Work

For high risk work that cannot be done under the Work Clearance with the Minimum Controls Checklists, there is the WPCG Work Permit System which comprises of the WPCG Work Permit and associated High Risk Certificates. Only qualified WPCG Permit Officers are able to issue the WPCG Work Permit and High Risk Certificates.

The system is explained in more detail in the  WPCG Work Authorisation Procedure.

The Activity Matrix can be used to identify what work can be authorised by WPCG accredited contractors, and what authorisations and supporting documents are required as a minimum.  Download the Activity Matrix here.

The following document summarises the Role and Responsibilities of each of the roles in the process. Click here to view Roles and Responsibilites table.

To obtain the Permit Officer accreditation you must attend a 3 day virtual training course, complete an online test, complete 6 buddy work permits with an accredited Permit Officer on WPCG member sites and complete a desktop and field assessment.

Pre-requisites are:

• current accredited WPCG Clearance Issuer
• minimum two years oil industry experience or another industry with equivalent work permitting requirements
• completed pre-requisite national units of competency, conducted by a registered training organization, for Confined Space Entry (MSMPER205 or RIIWHS202E), and Work safely at heights (RIIWHS204E) within the last 2 years
• completed pre-requisite national units of competency for gas testing (MSMWHS217), conducted by a registered training organization, or demonstrated equivalent gas tester competency via completion of alternative training delivered by another organization which has been authorised in writing and accepted by WPCG within the last 2 years

To apply, login to your account and choose the “Permit Officer” icon, fill in the application form and then submit. We will then get in contact with you with the date of the next course.

ACCREDITED PERMIT OFFICERS

The following table lists all Permit Officers that have agreed to have their details on our website.

FAQs for Permit Officers

For a full list of FAQs including the latest changes, please refer to  Frequently Asked Questions

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