Permit to Work Systems (HSE-011) Training Course

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 or online

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

1Day 1: Permit to Work Principles

Purpose of permit systems
Lessons from major accidents
Key elements
Legal expectations
Common failures
Case study: Permit failure

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

3Day 3: Isolations and Controls

Isolation principles
Lockout and tagout
Testing and verification
Gas testing
Risk assessment links
Workshop: Isolation planning

4Day 4: Managing Permitted Work

Permit display and monitoring
Simultaneous operations
Shift handover
Suspension and cancellation
Contractors
Simulation: Issuing a permit

5Day 5: Audit and Improvement

Permit audits
Performance indicators
Electronic permit systems
Training
System improvement
Capstone: Permit system audit

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.

Can I take Permit to Work Systems online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 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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