Professional training course · HSE-011
Permit to Work Systems
Permit to work systems control high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolation and work on process equipment. Failures in permit systems…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Permit to work systems control high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, electrical isolation and work on process equipment. Failures in permit systems have contributed to many major accidents.
This LLMI course explains the purpose and elements of permit to work systems, permit types, roles and responsibilities, isolation and lockout, simultaneous operations, handover, auditing and electronic permit systems. Participants practise issuing, reviewing and auditing permits using realistic scenarios.
The course helps organisations make permit systems effective rather than bureaucratic.
Course Objectives
Explain the purpose and principles of permit to work systems
Identify work requiring permits and the right permit types
Understand roles of issuers, receivers and authorities
Apply isolation, lockout and testing requirements
Manage simultaneous operations and shift handovers
Audit and improve permit to work systems
Target Audience
Permit issuers and receivers
Operations and maintenance supervisors
HSE professionals
Contractor supervisors
Engineers
Auditors
Course Methodology
Practical permit exercises
Incident case studies
Isolation scenario workshops
Audit exercises
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Permit to Work Principles
- Purpose of permit systems
- Lessons from major accidents
- Key elements
- Legal expectations
- Common failures
- Case study: Permit failure
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2Day 2: Permit Types and Roles
- Hot work, cold work and confined space permits
- Electrical permits
- Certificates and supporting documents
- Roles and competence
- Communication
- Exercise: Selecting permit types
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3Day 3: Isolations and Controls
- Isolation principles
- Lockout and tagout
- Testing and verification
- Gas testing
- Risk assessment links
- Workshop: Isolation planning
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4Day 4: Managing Permitted Work
- Permit display and monitoring
- Simultaneous operations
- Shift handover
- Suspension and cancellation
- Contractors
- Simulation: Issuing a permit
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5Day 5: Audit and Improvement
- Permit audits
- Performance indicators
- Electronic permit systems
- Training
- System improvement
- Capstone: Permit system audit
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Permit to Work Systems course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Permit to Work Systems course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Rome, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Munich, Madrid, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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