Licence to perform dogging

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Course Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform dogging work. Dogging consists of the application of slinging techniques to move a load, including the selection and inspection of lifting gear, and the directing of a plant operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of sight of the operator.

Dogging work is conducted in the construction industry and other industries where loads are lifted and moved using cranes or hoists.

Final assessment MUST be conducted by an accredited SafeWork NSW certified assessor to be certified for a High Risk Work (HRW) DG class licence.

The course covers...

1.    Plan task
2.   Select and inspect equipment.
3. Set up task
4. Perform task
5.   Pack up and clean up

It also covers:

To demonstrate competency in this unit, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria by slinging and directing the movement of at least five loads of differing shapes, sizes and weights.

The loads must be moved by a slewing mobile crane.

The candidate must:

check relevant workplace information, including safe work method statements (SWMSs), and equipment service and maintenance records and checklists
compliance with safe work practices and workplace-specific procedures and policies, and check, use, maintain and store equipment in compliance with manufacturer requirements
identify hazards and use appropriate risk controls and safety measures and equipment
determine load weight and travel path in consultation with crane operator
select and inspect appropriate lifting gear and apply slinging techniques appropriate to the type of load, its mass and centre of gravity

identify the working load limit (WLL) tags of the lifting equipment and gear and calculate the deration of the WLL resulting from the slinging techniques applied
make temporary connections to loads using fibre or synthetic ropes
use radio communication and hand and whistle signals to guide the crane operator, including when the load is out of sight of the crane operator.

Prerequisites

18 years or older

To be eligible for an HRW licence, you need to: be 18 years or older. have completed HRW training with a registered training organisation (RTO) in the appropriate class of high risk work. have been assessed as competent in the class by a SafeWork NSW accredited assessor working for the RTO

You will need:

Unique Student Identifier (USI)
SafeWork NSW Evidence of Identity Information sheet for High Risk Work Licences
SafeWork NSW - Application sheet for a High Risk Work Licence
For more information refer to the SafeWork NSW website HERE
PPE (if applicable)
- Hard Hat
- Eye Protection/safety glasses
- High Visibility Retro Reflective Vest or Shirt
- Steel capped boots
- Gloves

Certification

Workers on construction sites must have a SafeWork NSW general construction induction card, known as a white card.

This competency can form part of a full qualification from

CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

Additional Information

Crane MUST be provided by client, Training Room and an Restricted Area for Assessment to occur.

Full details of the NRT unit

CPCCLDG3001- Licence to Perform Dogging

Assessment Requirements