Dogging Licensing

What is the purpose of this course?

Welcome to the Dogging Licensing course! This comprehensive training program is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills required for safely and efficiently directing the movement of loads on worksites.

Throughout the course, participants will learn the fundamental principles of dogging, including the interpretation of load charts, communication methods, selection and inspection of lifting gear, and understanding of relevant safety regulations and procedures.

Dogging consists of two main aspects:
– The slinging techniques used for moving a load (including the selection and inspection of lifting equipment)
– The directing of a hoist or crane operator who is moving a load, when the load is out of the operator’s view

Dogging work involves exercising judgement (making decisions) when:
– Selecting appropriate slinging methods and lifting gear by:
– Considering load size and shape
– Determining load weight (its mass) and centre of gravity, and
– Inspecting lifting gear like chains, slings, ropes, cables and hooks used to attach loads to plant to ensure it is not defective.

Dogging work also includes:
– Directing a plant operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of the plant operator’s view by communicating with the plant operator using hand signals, whistles or two-way radios.

With a focus on practical application, students will engage in hands-on training exercises to master the art of securely guiding loads using appropriate techniques and equipment. Whether you’re new to the industry or seeking to enhance your skills, this course provides the necessary certification and expertise to excel in dogging operations, ensuring safety and compliance in every lift.

Who is this course for?

Everyone who is engaging in some sort of dogging work is required to have a dogman ticket (DG).

Slinging a load requires more than just hooking up the relevant chains or cables. To safely sling a load, it requires an understanding of the suitability of the lifting gear, as well as what method of slinging is required. Further consideration of the nature of the load, such as its mass and center of gravity, is also a factor. The Dogman course teaches you the basics to get the load moved safely.

This course is ideal for individuals looking to pursue careers in construction, mining, manufacturing, and related industries where the movement of heavy loads is a common practice. It is suitable for beginners entering the workforce as well as experienced workers aiming to formalize their skills and obtain industry-recognized certification.

This course caters to individuals who are interested in roles involving the coordination and supervision of crane and hoist operations. Whether you aspire to become a dogman, crane operator, rigger, or site supervisor, this training provides the foundational knowledge and practical expertise necessary to perform these tasks safely and effectively. Additionally, employers seeking to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations will find this course invaluable for training their workforce to the highest standards of competency in load handling and rigging operations.

Do you need a licence?

Before you undertake any dogman activities, such as slinging loads or directly hoist or crane operators, you need a High Risk Dogging Licence (DG). In general, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure that people engaged in slinging loads have received sufficient training, instruction and information to correctly follow the specific procedures without exercising judgement.

All learners enrolling in this course must demonstrate a sound level of language literacy and numeracy, Learners that do not achieve a sound result may still be enrolled in the course. These learners will be provided with additional support to be negotiated with their training and detailed in their enrolment form.

– All learners are required to provide their Unique Student Identifier (USI) If this is not available please contact us.
– Before an assessment can take place, the Accredited Assessor is required to sight three matching original evidence of learner identity (EOI) documents.
– Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)

An HRW licence is valid for 5 years and can be used in any Australian state or territory.