SCO Module 1: Core and Module 2: Permit to Work (PtW)

For all persons who work under the SCO perimetry scheme on Gas operational sites both permanent and temporary to deliver comprehensive information associated with the use of a Permit to Work (PtW).

All individuals must possess the appropriate skills to perform their role. This includes suitable reading and writing abilities.

• Compliant with Safe Control of Operations.

• State the purpose, process, and main features of SCO Procedures. • State the elements of the risk-based hierarchy in relation to SCO. • State the roles and responsibilities of individuals within SCO. • State the procedure to be followed in the event of a deviation and emergency situations. • Explain the importance of record keeping, monitoring, and auditing for SCO activities. • Identify SCO competence requirements. • State the procedure to be followed when individuals transfer to work for another employer, or GDN. • Understand the requirements of Energy & Utility Skills SCO registration. • State the purpose of a PtW and identify when one may be used. • Recognise the importance of risk assessment to a PtW. • Identify key information requirements needed for a PtW. • State the process, roles and responsibilities of those involved in the planning and execution of a PtW. • State the process, roles and responsibilities of those involved in the management of a PtW activity.