Control of Work : Performing Authority

This course equips staff with essential skills to supervise safe work, conduct risk assessments, and manage permit operations in hazardous industries like oil and gas, ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance for all personnel operating in high-risk environments.

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Course Code: 024
Category: OPITO approved
Created by Elite Offshore
Last updated Wed, 04-Feb-2026
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Course overview

The Initial Training Course for Performing Authorities is designed to develop competent leaders capable of managing work parties safely and effectively in high-risk environments.

Course Objectives:

This comprehensive training ensures that participants:

• Understand their legal responsibilities when supervising work parties at the worksite

• Recognize, assess, and control worksite hazards through formalized risk assessment systems and safe systems of work

• Monitor work activities effectively and respond appropriately to changing work conditions or plan modifications

• Manage operations safely through clear communication and structured handovers at all stages of work

Target Audience:

This course is specifically designed for personnel who intend to act, or are currently acting, as a Performing Authority in the workplace. It provides the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to fulfill this critical safety role with confidence and competence.

By completing this training, participants will be equipped to uphold the highest safety standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect both their teams and the work environment from potential hazards.

What will I learn?

  • 1. Introduction to Control of Work
  • 2. Identify the main legal requirements and guidance documents relevant to control of work
  • 3. State the purpose of a permit-to-work system
  • 4. Explain the principles of work control, and how work is controlled within typical permit-to-work systems
  • 5. Identify the main types of control of work documents (hot work, isolation certificates etc.) and explain their purpose and why they are cross-referenced to each other.
  • 6. Identify the main roles within a typical permit-to-work system and the function of each role
  • 7. Explain the role of the Performing Authority
  • 8. State the responsibilities of the Performing Authority
  • 9. Differentiate between hazard and risk
  • 10. Give a brief explanation of the term: ‘ALARP’
  • 11. Controlling Work Activities
  • 12. Identify and explain typical steps in planning and preparing for the work activities
  • 13. Handover, work suspension and completion & methods to ensure effective handovers
Requirements
  • Basic Education: Minimum literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Work Experience: Relevant industry or operational experience.
  • Prerequisite Training: Completion of Control of Work basics or equivalent.
  • Employer Authorization: Nomination by your organization.
  • Health and Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with safety practices and procedures.
  • Site-Specific Induction: Further site-specific training is the Duty Holder's responsibility (see Appendix 2 for details).
Curriculum for this course
16 Lessons 08:00:00 Hours
Introduction to Control of work and Permit-to-work
4 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Legal requirements of control of work
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  • The role and main responsibilities of a performing authority (PA)
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  • Principles of permit-to-work systems
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  • Planning and Preparing for work
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  • Identifying hazards at the worksite
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  • Assessing risks
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  • Common industry-specific risks
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  • Recording risk assessments
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  • Reviewing risk assessments
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  • Planning and Preparing for work
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  • Work party briefings/toolbox talk
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  • Performing work
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  • Handovers
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  • Making the worksite safe on completion or suspension of the work
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  • Permit suspension and completion
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  • Lessons learned
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Elite Offshore

Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd, established 2015, headquartered in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, is a renowned training institution specializing in safety and skill courses for the offshore and industrial sectors. With a commitment to excellence, Elite Offshore offers a wide range of courses designed to meet the specific needs of professionals working in challenging environments. These courses include BOSIET, HUET, HLO, HDA, OERTM, OERTL, and more, ensuring that individuals are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles. As a trusted name in the industry, Elite Offshore is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, experienced trainers, and adherence to international safety standards. Through their training programs, they aim to enhance safety, efficiency, and proficiency in offshore and industrial operations, contributing to the success and well-being of professionals and organizations alike. Learn more about Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd and their comprehensive training solutions at https://eliteoffshore.in. Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd was founded with a clear goal - to enhance safety standards and promote unmatched skills development in the offshore industry. Established in 2015, the institute quickly gained a reputation as a reliable partner for individuals and organizations seeking exceptional training programs. With a commitment to delivering top-quality training solutions, Elite Offshore has become a recognized name in providing complete safety and skill development programs for the industrial and offshore oil and gas sector. It's not just a training center but a hub of knowledge, safety, and professional growth.

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