Permit-to-Work Training
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Permit-to-Work Training
Duration 1-2 hours
Last audited 6th October 2026
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For teams
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100% online training
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Start when you like
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Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)
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Instant assessment and result
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1 learner per course
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Train teams of all sizes
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Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses
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Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)
£26 +VAT
include vat
Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
Permit-to-work systems are necessary for high-risk activities and those that may compromise existing safety procedures. As a result, if you work in an industry that often carries out high-risk tasks, it’s crucial that you know what a permit-to-work is and what it should cover.
This course will explain the purpose of permit-to-work systems and what type of high-risk activities may require them. It covers what sections a permit should contain, who has the responsibility for preparing them and the duties of everyone who will need to carry out work covered by a permit. On completion of the course, you will understand how to prepare a permit or how to follow it if your workplace receives one, so you can ensure everyone carries out high-risk work safely.
100% online training
Access anywhere
Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines
Written in compliance with UK legislation and guidance
Developed by health and safety professionals
Accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications
Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses
Bigger orders = bigger discounts
Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.
10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what types of work may require a permit-to-work and why.
- Know who is responsible for preparing and issuing permits.
- Understand the duties that managers, supervisors and workers have under permit-to-work systems.
- Know what information a permit-to-work should contain.
- Be aware of what personnel must do before permits are issued, when they are in place, and when the work is completed.
- Understand the importance of ensuring that all those affected by the work activities covered in the permit-to-work understand the controls and procedures, and are trained and instructed correctly.
- Understand the importance of emergency procedures and how they relate to the permit-to-work.
Training you can trust
City & Guilds Assured
Thoroughly reviewed independently by City & Guilds learning and development experts, this course is approved as City & Guilds Assured. High Speed Training is the first e-learning provider to have online courses awarded City & Guilds Assured status.
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
This course is also assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents through their RoSPA Qualifications Assurance System, as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
Recommended renewal:
3 years
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 1: Introduction to Permit-to-Work Systems
In this module, we outline the purpose and principles of permit-to-work systems, including the types of activities that may require a permit and why these systems are important for managing workplace risks. We also explore where permits-to-work sit within the hierarchy of controls and the health and safety legislation that applies.
Module 2: Creating a Permit-to-Work
In this module, we explain how permit-to-work systems form part of the risk assessment process. We also look at the key information and requirements that should be included when preparing a permit-to-work, taking you through each stage step by step.
Module 3: Control Measures for Permit-to-Work Systems
In this module, we examine the key elements of safe systems of work and how permit-to-work systems fit within them. We also consider the control measures used to manage workplace risks in line with the hierarchy of controls, including eliminating or avoiding risks wherever reasonably practicable.
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 15 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
Our Permit-to-Work Course is designed for anyone who will be creating and issuing permits, as well as those who will supervise or carry out the work covered by a permit. It explains the duties of everyone responsible for the permit, from the point of issue to the work’s completion.
Anyone who carries out high-risk work, such as in confined spaces, working at height, asbestos work, hot work, railway maintenance, and more, should take this training.
Frequently asked questions
How do I access the training?
All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.
After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.
Can I buy training for my team?
Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.
When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.
Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.
If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?
Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:
If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount
If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount
If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount
If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount
What payment options are available?
You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.
For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice. If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk.
Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?
Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.
Is there a time limit on completing the course?
No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.
How do you make your courses?
All of our courses are made by our in-house Learning Design team with an approach to solve real-world performance problems - not just to tick a box. This approach is built on the widely recognised Double Diamond framework, adapted to ensure that every course is engaging, effective and rooted in the learner's reality.
We collaborate with experts in the field to help pinpoint the specific barriers preventing safe or ideal behaviour. We identify opportunities for the course to solve these barriers, increasing the likelihood that training will translate into real-world action.
By training with us you can be confident that you are taking a course that has gone through rigorous internal reviews and external approvals to truly be built with the learner in mind.
