Permit to Work Awareness Course
Learn how permits to work control high-risk activities — from issue and isolation to handover and close-out.
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About this course
A permit to work is a formal written system that controls high-risk work such as hot works, confined space entry and work on isolated equipment.
This awareness course covers when permits are needed, permit types, roles and responsibilities, issuing permits, isolation and lock-off, shift handover, suspension and closing permits.
The course runs entirely in your browser. You can stop at any point and pick up where you left off, and once you pass the final assessment you can download a PDF certificate straight away.
Who it's for
- Operatives working under permits
- Supervisors and permit receivers
- Maintenance and building services staff
- Anyone involved in high-risk work
Snippets from the course
Two short extracts taken straight from the course material, so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
Permit receiver / holder
The **permit receiver** accepts the permit, makes sure the work team understands it and keeps the work within its scope.
Checking the site
The authorised person must **visit the work area** and confirm the precautions are in place before issuing the permit.
What's covered
Welcome and Introduction
- Welcome to Permit to Work Awareness
- Who this course is for
- What the course covers
- How the tests and pass mark work
What Is a Permit to Work?
- The definition
- Why permits are used
- Part of a safe system of work
- Common failures
When Permits Are Needed
- High-risk activities
- Hot works
- Confined spaces
- Electrical and mechanical isolation
Roles and Responsibilities
- Authorised (issuing) person
- Permit receiver / holder
- Isolating person
- The work team
Issuing a Permit
- What the permit records
- Checking the site
- Gas testing and checks
- Time limits
Isolation and Lock-off
- Why isolate
- Lock-off
- Tagging
- Prove dead
Handover, Suspension and Closing
- Shift handover
- Suspending a permit
- Changes in conditions
- Closing the permit
Interacting Permits and Common Mistakes
- Conflicting work
- Permit register
- Common mistakes
- Audit and monitoring
Summary and Putting It Into Practice
- Recap
- Before you start
- During the work
- When you finish
Final assessment
A longer multiple-choice assessment covering every module. Score 80% or more and your PDF certificate is issued immediately. You can retake it as many times as you need.
Start Permit to Work Awareness Course now
9 modules, a test after each one and a final assessment — all in your browser, all saved as you go.
You'll be asked to sign in or create a free account first, then pay £19.99 (includes VAT at 20%) to unlock the course. Your progress and certificate are saved to your account.