Course Overview

Domain
Food, Chemical and Biotechnology
Format
Short Course
Duration
2 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units

SDU (SISO) – 16 SDUs (SISO)
PDU (PEB) – Pending approval

The working environments in construction, manufacturing and petrochemical industries present significant risks. Permit to Work (PTW) system is designed as a preventive measure to mitigate major disasters in the workplace.

PTW systems is a formal written procedure aimed at enhancing control over high-risks tasks. It outlines necessary precautions derived from risk assessments to ensure safety in work activities.

This course provides an overview of PTW system covering the operation and documentation of the system. It delves into factors contributing to system failure and the roles and responsibilities of different parties. Learners will gain insight into the PTW life cycle and types of working permits. Additionally, the course introduces the procedure for completing a PTW certificate for hazardous activities and effective techniques for verifying and monitoring the PTW system. Over two days, learners will develop the capability to recognise appropriate circumstances and channels for seeking advice, ensuring proactive risk management and informed decision-making in the workplace.

Who Should Attend

  • Line managers, operation engineers, maintenance engineers, operators and technicians
Prerequisites
  • Possess a degree or with relevant experiences in engineering, science or related fields in industrial safety

What You Will Learn

Life cycle of a Permit to Work system

  • Identify the requirement for work permit
  • Preparation of work site for authorised work
  • Issuance of work permit
  • Monitor work for compliance
  • Receive end-of-day report
  • Closure: cessation and termination of a permit

Types of work permits

  • Hot work
  • Cold work
  • Confined space entry
  • Electrical work
  • Working at height
  • Lifting operation
  • Excavation work
  • Ionising radiation work
  • Dispensation work
  • Gas testing certificate
  • Isolation certificate
  • ePTW

Teaching Team

Lim Kok Hwa
Lim Kok Hwa

Associate Professor/ Director, Professional Officers, Food, Chemical and Biotechnology, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Thia Cheong Meng
Thia Cheong Meng

Principal Risk Consultant

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Schedule

Course Run Dates Time
July 2024  25 – 26 July 2024 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

 

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:

  • Attend 75% of the workshop; and
  • Undertake credit bearing assessment during the module

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:

  • Attend 75% of the workshop; and
  • Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the module
  • Submit a written portfolio within one month of the module

Participants who successfully obtain all 8 Certificate of Attainment in the Process Safety Management and Engineering Design series will receive a Graduate Certificate in Process Safety Management and Engineering Design.

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$2,616.00.

Category After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) S$784.80
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) S$304.80
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder S$784.80
Non-Singapore Citizen S$2,616.00 (No Funding)


Note:

  • All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

When applying for this course, in the "Remarks" field, please:

  • Inform us if you are a registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) to claim SDUs
  • Provide your PE registration number if you are a Professional Engineer to claim PDUs
     

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