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What is this course?

Permit to Work Essentials provides a clear and practical introduction to how permit to work systems keep people safe on site. In this course, you’ll discover the purpose of a permit to work, what it typically includes, and how it helps manage high-risk tasks. You’ll also learn who is responsible for issuing, accepting, and monitoring permits.

Why choose British Safety Council

  • We create a positive learning environment for all our students.
  • We provide high quality tutorial support, excellent materials and a supportive learning journey.
  • Our expert trainers create interactive sessions that are informative and engaging and help support learning by applying knowledge using real world scenarios.
  • Unlimited dedicated study support with additional resources, tutor guidance and forums to talk with tutors and other students
  • Our pass rate is well above the national average, which means you have a greater chance of passing the first time around.
  • For over 60 years, the British Safety Council has been educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer around the world.
  • We are a not-for-profit membership organisation, a trusted brand and a leader in driving health, safety and wellbeing innovation and engagement across our global community.

Course overview

Course information

On completion of the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose of a permit to work and its typical contents.
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of the individuals involved in implementing the Permit To Work (PTW) system.
  • Identify the common uses of a permit to work at your workplace.

What's the outcome?

Upon completing the assessment, you will receive a certificate recognising your completion of this awareness course. 

Course requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.  

Qualification level

n/a

Assessment and results

Learners must pass a multiple-choice assessment to receive a certificate recognising completion of this awareness course.

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Study methods and booking

Digital Learning

If you can’t find time in your busy schedule to attend a classroom course, then online training is the answer.

Why digital learning?

  • Study wherever and whenever suits you
  • Perfect for people with busy lives
  • Most cost-effective way to study