Common Permit to Work Refresher - Petrochemical industry
Refresh your knowledge on the Common permit to work system.
Overview
This course, which is unique to the petro-chemical industry, will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply for, accept and carry out work according to the relevant permit, supported by Common Permit to Work processes and procedures.
All students attending this course must bring along 2 written work permits they have completed in the last month.
Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Refresh knowledge on the common permit to work system
Explain the types of work permits
Explain the roles of those involved in the work permit system
Explain the requirements for receiving a work permit
Explain the preparatory requirements when applying for a work permit
Accept a work permit and undertake work under the permit
Describe and carry out the controls and actions to be taken at the end of a work period or upon the completion of work
Entry Criteria:
All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.
NZQA Unit Standards Included
Unit Standards - CPTW (Click to see more detail)
Unit
Level
Credit
Description
17588
3
4
Apply for, accept and carry out work according to a work permit in the workplace.
Common Permit to Work Refresher Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Common Permit to Work Refresher training in New Zealand.
The Common Permit to Work Refresher is a half-day training course designed for workers in New Zealand's petrochemical industry who have previously completed Common Permit to Work training. The course refreshes your knowledge of the Common Permit to Work (CPTW) system, including how to apply for, accept and carry out work safely under a work permit. It also updates your understanding of current industry procedures and reinforces safe workplace practices.
This course is suitable for workers who already hold Common Permit to Work qualifications and need to refresh their knowledge. It is ideal for contractors, maintenance personnel, shutdown workers, engineers, supervisors, permit receivers and other personnel working within New Zealand's petrochemical and heavy industrial sectors where a Common Permit to Work system is used.
During the refresher course you'll review how to:
Explain the different types of work permits
Understand the responsibilities of people involved in the Permit to Work system
Meet the requirements for receiving a work permit
Prepare correctly before applying for a permit
Accept and work safely under a permit
Complete permit close-out procedures and workplace controls at the end of the job
The course reinforces safe work practices through practical discussion and current industry requirements.
The Common Permit to Work Refresher refreshes NZQA Unit Standard 17588 – Apply for, accept and carry out work according to a work permit in the workplace. This nationally recognised unit standard is widely used throughout New Zealand's petrochemical industry and supports workplace competency requirements.
The course is delivered over half a day (approximately four hours). The shorter format allows experienced workers to refresh their knowledge efficiently while minimising time away from work.
Regular refresher training helps workers maintain competency in the Common Permit to Work system, understand current workplace procedures and safely perform high-risk work. Refresher training also supports workplace compliance, improves hazard awareness and helps reduce the risk of incidents by reinforcing correct permit processes.
Yes. The course refreshes nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standard 17588 and is widely recognised by employers operating within New Zealand's petrochemical and industrial sectors. Many organisations require workers to maintain current Permit to Work knowledge to support safe work practices and site compliance.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers Common Permit to Work Refresher training throughout New Zealand. Training can be completed at one of Safety 'n Action's training centres or delivered onsite at your workplace, making it convenient for organisations to refresh multiple employees while reducing operational disruption.
Yes. The refresher course is intended for participants who have previously completed Common Permit to Work training and need to update their knowledge. It is designed to reinforce existing competency rather than provide initial Permit to Work training.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Common Permit to Work Refresher is delivered by experienced industry trainers and focuses on practical application of the Common Permit to Work system used within the petrochemical industry. The course refreshes NZQA Unit Standard 17588, reinforces current workplace procedures and is available nationwide for both individuals and workplace teams.
