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Our Dogging course covers the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to become a Dogman including load assessment, sling selection, sling techniques, sling inspection, communication, load movement, understanding crane characteristics and capacities.
Duration: 4 days – dependant on experience
Fees: Full payment is required upon booking to confirm your place and can be made via eftpos in person or over the phone.
Delivery: Face-to-face
Assessment methods: Written Questions and Practical
• Introduction and Legislation.
• OHS Regulations. OHS Act.
• Code of practice (prevention of falls from heights).
• Load Calculations.
• Use and application of fibre ropes. Flexible steel wire ropes, chains, synthetic slings and lifting gear.
• Requirements for certification under the National Standards.
• Communication skills.
• Safe Slinging and Lifting practices.
• Selection and use of mobile cranes AS 2550.
• The identification of workplace hazards and the application of appropriate hazard control measures.
• Be able to establish the mass and dimensions of different loads to be lifted.
• Learning, understanding and the application of appropriate methods of communication with the crane operator.
• Plan a lift in conjunction with the crane operator and site supervisor.
• Conduct inspections of all lifting equipment before and after use.
• Slinging techniques.
• Correct methods for the slinging of loads of different mass and shapes.
• Move loads.
All candidates that successfully complete the course will be issued with a statement of attainment for a nationally recognised unit of competency:
CPCCLDG3001A Licence to Perform Dogging
- Must have good verbal and written comprehension of the English language;
- Must be over 18 years of age;
- Must bring 2 forms of ID (1 x photo ID, 1 x other ID). Photo ID may include drivers licence, passport, proof of age card. Non-photo ID may include credit card, bank card, medicare card;
- Must have good general health and fitness for practicals (eg. physical work);
- Must have basic mathematical skills and knowledge to work out formulas;
- Must wear long sleeved shirt, long leg pants and steel cap boots;
- Must hold a USI (unique student identifier) number.
This course is offered in-house at our premises in Kewdale, Western Australia. The course can also be delivered on-site at your location if preferred.