About this course
Permit to Work Systems gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of permit to work principles and permit types and hazards, then builds the skills to apply isolation and lock-out tag-out, roles, responsibilities and handover and auditing permit systems in real work. HSE training courses on risk assessment, investigation, audit and safety leadership for high-hazard industries and every workplace. One of our most requested courses.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
HSE professionals, supervisors, engineers, auditors and line managers responsible for safe operations. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Permit to work principles
- Permit types and hazards
- Isolation and lock-out tag-out
- Roles, responsibilities and handover
- Auditing permit systems
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Permit to work principles
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Permit types and hazards
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Isolation and lock-out tag-out
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Roles, responsibilities and handover
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Auditing permit systems
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Permit to work principles
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Permit types and hazards and isolation and lock-out tag-out
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Roles, responsibilities and handover
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Auditing permit systems
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 14 Dec 2026 to 18 Dec 2026 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 4 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2027 | Istanbul | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 1 Feb 2027 to 5 Feb 2027 | London | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 1 Mar 2027 to 5 Mar 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 12 Apr 2027 to 16 Apr 2027 | Barcelona | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 17 May 2027 to 21 May 2027 | London | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 13 Jun 2027 to 24 Jun 2027 | Riyadh | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 5 Jul 2027 to 9 Jul 2027 | London | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 16 Aug 2027 to 20 Aug 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Permit to Work Systems course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Permit to Work Systems course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Permit to Work Systems course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Permit to Work Systems course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.