TVTC Accredited · KSA Compliance Training

Permit to Work Training Saudi Arabia

Saudi Aramco, SABIC and major industrial contractors require documented PTW competency before anyone issues or receives a permit on site. PITC KSA's two-day course covers every permit type, LOTO procedures and GI-009 authorization requirements — with TVTC certification on completion.

GI-009 Aligned

Course content maps directly to Saudi Aramco General Instruction GI-009.001

All Permit Types

Hot work, confined space, height, electrical, excavation and SIMOPS covered

Nationwide Delivery

Training at Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail or at your own facility
Format Classroom + Practical Assessment
Duration 2 Days (16 Hours)
Certificate TVTC Accredited
Language English & Arabic
Delivery Nationwide KSA
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Understanding Permit to Work

What Is a Permit to Work System?

A Permit to Work system is a formal documented procedure for authorising, controlling and closing out high-risk work activities at industrial facilities. It creates a clear accountability chain from the Area Authority who issues the permit through to the Performing Authority who carries out the task.

In Saudi Arabia: PTW compliance is mandatory under Saudi Aramco General Instruction GI-009.001, SABIC HSE standards, and Ministry of Human Resources regulations. Non-compliance can result in immediate work stoppage and contractor disqualification.

Why PTW Training Matters in KSA

The Regulatory and Safety Context

Saudi Aramco GI-009 Compliance

Aramco contractors must demonstrate PTW competency under GI-009.001. Work started without a valid permit is a stop-work violation and grounds for contractor disqualification.

SABIC HSE Standards

SABIC facilities apply their own PTW matrix aligned with international best practice. Supervisors and HSE officers working at SABIC sites must understand the full permit lifecycle.

Injury Prevention

Most industrial fatalities in KSA occur during non-routine tasks: maintenance, confined space entry, hot work. PTW is designed specifically to control these high-risk activities.

Legal Liability

Saudi Labour Law places duty of care on employers. A documented, trained PTW system provides the paper trail that demonstrates due diligence if an incident occurs.

Third-Party Contractor Access

Contractors tendering for Aramco or SABIC work must show PTW-trained personnel on the bid. TVTC certification strengthens pre-qualification scores.

Site Leadership Competency

Supervisors who understand PTW authorization levels make faster, safer decisions on shift, reducing permit delays without cutting corners on safety controls.

2-Day Programme

Course Curriculum

Day 1, Morning — PTW Foundations
  • What PTW is and why it exists in industrial operations
  • Saudi regulatory framework: GI-009.001, SABIC HSE, Labour Law requirements
  • The full permit lifecycle: request, review, approve, execute, close
  • Roles and responsibilities: Area Authority, Performing Authority, Safety Officer
  • Authorization levels and the sign-off hierarchy
Day 1, Afternoon — Permit Types in Detail
  • Hot work permits: welding, grinding, cutting, open flame operations
  • Confined space entry permits: atmospheric testing, standby man requirements
  • Working at height permits: scaffolding, MEWP, ladder authorization
  • Electrical isolation permits: LOTO, single and multi-point isolation
  • Cold work, excavation and radiography permits
  • Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS): managing overlapping permits safely
Day 2, Morning — LOTO and Energy Isolation
  • Lockout/Tagout principles and legal requirements under KSA regulations
  • Energy isolation procedures: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal
  • Multi-lock devices and group lock box procedures
  • Isolation verification and try-out before task commencement
  • Re-energization sequence after task completion
Day 2, Afternoon — Practical Assessment
  • Practical permit-writing exercises for each permit type
  • Common PTW violations and how to identify them on site
  • PTW audit techniques: documentation review and site walk-throughs
  • Written knowledge assessment (70% pass mark required)
  • Certificate presentation and Q&A session

Target Audience

Who Should Attend This Course?

PTW training is essential for anyone who issues, receives, authorises or manages work permits at Saudi industrial sites.

PTW Coordinators

Professionals responsible for issuing, reviewing and closing out work permits at industrial facilities across the Kingdom.

HSE Officers

Safety personnel who audit permit compliance, conduct pre-task inspections and verify control measures before work begins.

Site Supervisors

Frontline managers who authorise tasks for their teams and must understand their role as Performing Authority under GI-009.

Operations Technicians

Workers who regularly perform tasks requiring permits: maintenance, turnaround activities, non-routine operations.

Contractors and Subcontractors

Third-party personnel operating under Saudi Aramco or SABIC PTW systems who need TVTC certification for site access.

Facility and Maintenance Managers

Senior personnel responsible for site HSE management systems and permit compliance across their operations.

What You Will Learn

Course Learning Outcomes

Master the PTW Authorization Chain

Walk away knowing exactly who issues, who approves and who closes each permit type, and what the liability is at every step.

Cover Every Permit Type

Hot work, confined space, height, electrical isolation, excavation, cold work and SIMOPS. No gaps in permit knowledge.

Apply LOTO Correctly

Understand lockout/tagout procedures, multi-lock devices and isolation verification so energy isolation is never guesswork.

Write Compliant Permits

Practise writing permits that satisfy Saudi Aramco GI-009 documentation requirements during the practical assessment.

Identify and Stop Violations

Recognise the most common PTW non-conformances before they become incidents and know the correct stop-work protocol.

Earn TVTC Certification

A TVTC-recognised certificate accepted by Saudi Aramco, SABIC and major EPC contractors across the Kingdom.

What Our Clients Say

Results From the Field

“The PTW course gave our supervisors a clear framework for managing simultaneous operations. Incidents during permit-controlled tasks dropped noticeably in the quarter after the training.”

Ahmad Al-Harbi

HSE Manager, Jubail Industrial City

“PITC's trainer walked us through actual Aramco permit scenarios. It was not just theory. We left knowing exactly what GI-009 expects and how to write permits that pass the auditor's checklist.”

Mohammed Al-Rashidi

PTW Coordinator, Riyadh

“Our contractor teams needed TVTC-recognised PTW certification to maintain site access. PITC delivered on schedule and the certificates were accepted by the client without any issue.”

Khaled Al-Otaibi

Facility Safety Officer, Dammam

The PITC Advantage

Why Leading Organisations Choose PITC KSA for PTW Training

GI-009 Curriculum Alignment

Course materials map directly to Saudi Aramco GI-009.001. Participants recognise permit forms and authorization language before they return to site.

TVTC Certification, Nationally Recognised

Every certificate carries TVTC accreditation, accepted by Saudi Aramco, SABIC, major EPC contractors and all government regulatory bodies across KSA.

Bilingual Delivery

Training delivered in English and Arabic. Permit exercises use the same bilingual templates participants encounter on the job.

Practical Permit Exercises

Participants write real permits for each type during the course. Written knowledge alone is not enough. You leave with hands-on practice.

In-House Delivery Nationwide

PITC KSA brings training to your facility for groups of 10 or more, anywhere in the Kingdom, using your own permit templates.

Nine Years. 940 Corporate Clients.

PITC KSA has trained safety teams across the Kingdom long enough to know exactly what Saudi Aramco and SABIC auditors look for in a PTW-trained workforce.

TVTC Accredited

Our Permit to Work certificate is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, the national standard for professional training in Saudi Arabia.

About PITC KSA

Progressive International Training Company has been delivering safety training across Saudi Arabia since 2016. 1,350 professionals trained. 940 corporate clients. Riyadh-based with nationwide reach.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Relied on by Saudi Aramco contractors, SABIC suppliers and independent industrial operators across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail and the Eastern Province.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs PTW training in Saudi Arabia?
Any worker, supervisor or HSE professional involved in issuing, receiving, or executing work permits at industrial facilities. Saudi Aramco, SABIC and major petrochemical contractors require PTW competency for site access.
What permit types are covered in this course?
Hot work, confined space entry, working at height, electrical isolation, cold work, radiography, and excavation permits, including simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
Is this course TVTC accredited?
Yes. PITC KSA is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. Certificates issued on completion of the course and practical assessment carry full TVTC recognition.
How long is the Permit to Work course?
Two days (16 hours) of classroom instruction combined with practical permit exercises and a written assessment. Available at our Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Jubail training centres.
Can this course be delivered at our facility?
Yes. PITC KSA offers in-house PTW training at your site for groups of 10 or more. On-site delivery can be tailored to your company’s specific permit templates and authorization procedures.
Does the course cover Saudi Aramco GI-009 requirements?
Yes. Course content maps directly to Saudi Aramco General Instruction GI-009.001, covering permit types, authorization levels, simultaneous operations, and the documentation requirements the instruction specifies.
What is the pass mark for the assessment?
Participants complete written knowledge checks plus a practical permit-writing exercise. A pass mark of 70% is required to receive the TVTC-accredited certificate.

Book Your PTW Training Today

Permit to Work failures are among the leading causes of industrial fatalities across the Gulf. In Saudi Arabia, the stakes are clear: Saudi Aramco GI-009 and SABIC HSE standards require documented PTW competency from every worker, supervisor and HSE professional on site. PITC KSA's two-day course covers every permit type, the full LOTO sequence and GI-009 authorization requirements, finishing with a TVTC-accredited certificate accepted at any industrial site in the Kingdom.

Available at training centres in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Jubail, or at your facility for groups of 10 or more. Call or message the team to check course dates and book your places.

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