Question 1

Who should complete this refresher webinar?

Accepted Answer

This refresher is for company personnel and contractors who receive work permits and already understand risk assessment and site permit procedures. It is especially relevant for people involved in high-risk work where permit conditions, control checks, and communication need to stay consistent.

Question 2

Is refresher training mandatory for Permit Receivers?

Accepted Answer

Refresher training is commonly used to help Permit Receivers maintain competency when working under permits for high-risk activities. While refresher training is not specifically prescribed in every workplace, many organisations and clients expect workers involved in permit-controlled work to maintain current permit knowledge and safe work practices.

Question 3

Are there any prerequisites?

Accepted Answer

Yes, learners should already hold US 17588 and have written and spoken English at around NCEA Level 1 or IELTS 5.5 or higher. They should also have a sound understanding of risk assessment, company-specific permit to work procedures, and site-specific risks before starting the refresher.

Question 4

Do learners need previous unit standards before starting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, learners should already hold US 17588 – Apply for, accept, and carry out work according to a work permit in the workplace before attending this refresher. Learners should also understand company-specific permit-to-work procedures and site-specific risks.

Question 5

Is this course delivered online or in person?

Accepted Answer

This course is delivered online as a pre-recorded webinar through IMPAC’s LMS. Learners can complete the refresher at their own pace while revisiting Permit Receiver responsibilities and permit control requirements.

Question 6

How long does the pre-recorded webinar take to complete?

Accepted Answer

The refresher pre-recorded webinar takes approximately 1 day to complete, depending on the learner’s pace. Delivered online through IMPAC’s LMS, learners can complete the training at a time that suits them while refreshing core Permit Receiver responsibilities.

Question 7

Does the course include an assessment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the course includes one assessment. The assessment checks that learners can recall and apply the key Permit Receiver requirements covered in the refresher.

Question 8

Do learners receive NZQA unit standards after completing this refresher?

Accepted Answer

No, learners do not receive a new NZQA unit standard from this refresher course. The training is designed for learners who already hold Unit Standard 17588 and need to refresh their Permit Receiver responsibilities and safe workplace application.

Question 9

What unit standard does this refresher relate to?

Accepted Answer

This refresher relates to NZQA Unit Standard 17588 and is intended for learners who already hold the standard and need to revisit Permit Receiver responsibilities and safe permit-to-work requirements.

Question 10

What does the course cover?

Accepted Answer

The course covers the core responsibilities of a permit receiver and the checks that need to happen before, during, and at the end of permitted work. It revisits permit conditions, communication requirements, documentation, emergency expectations, and extra controls for activities such as hot work, confined space entry, work at height, and excavation.

Question 11

How often should Permit Receiver refresher training be completed?

Accepted Answer

IMPAC recommends completing refresher training at least every two years to help workers maintain permit knowledge, avoid routine shortcuts, and stay alert to the controls and communication required for high-risk work.

Question 12

What do learners receive at the end of the refresher webinar?

Accepted Answer

Learners who pass the refresher webinar assessment will receive an updated IMPAC Certificate of Competency covering Permit Receiver training. This helps organisations maintain evidence of ongoing competency for permit-controlled work.

Question 13

When will I receive my login details for the LMS?

Accepted Answer

If you are completing an online or eLearning course with IMPAC for the first time, you will receive your LMS login details within 24 hours of receiving your course instructions email.

Question 14

How do I access IMPAC's LMS?

Accepted Answer

You can access IMPAC’s LMS by clicking here.

Question 15

What if I’ve forgotten my IMPAC LMS username or password?

Accepted Answer

You can reset your username and password by clicking here and entering your email address.

Question 16

What is the cost of this pre-recorded webinar?

Accepted Answer

The Permit Receiver Refresher pre-recorded webinar is $130 + GST per person.

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