Dogging Licence

Our nationally accredited Dogging course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills necessary in selecting appropriate lifting gear when moving loads in various situations. This course is based on the Safe Work Australia’s National Standard for Licensing Persons conducting high-risk work.

There are two main aspects involved in dogging. The first involves moving a load using slinging techniques and the second involves the directing of a hoist or crane operator when the load is out of the operator’s full view.

The course material will help you to plan a job, select and inspect the appropriate equipment, prepare the site and equipment, perform the task and finally to complete the task in a safe manner and document any issues if necessary. This will be taught through written and practical teachings.

The course material will include:

• Hazard control measures and risk assessment regarding the slinging and directing of loads.
• Selecting and inspecting the appropriate lifting gear, and communication and personal. protective equipment according to procedures and site instructions.
• Ensure the correct attachments are used for lifting.
• Effective use of communication such as hand signals, whistles, and two-way radios along with good communication skills with supervisors and co-workers.
• Estimating and measuring loads using mathematical procedures.

The successful candidate will have the knowledge and ability to conduct the following:

• Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers in a safe working environment.
• Apply hazard control methods and risk assessment measures according to site procedures.
• Comply with all OHS legislation and standards applicable to dogging operations.
• Ability to use various attachments such as ropes, hitches and sheet bends.
• Understanding the appropriate uses and limitations of lifting gear and slinging techniques.
• Basic knowledge of various cranes including the tower, portal boom, slewing mobile and derrick cranes to name a few.
• Understand mathematical calculations for measuring loads