Dogging Licence Course
$1500 (GST Exempt)
This Dogging Licence Course is suitable for anyone who needs to attain a Dogging High Risk Work Licence (required to select and inspect slings, exercise judgement in slinging methods and to direct crane operators when loads are outside of view.
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Subjects covered in this course:
- Selecting lifting equipment
- Inspecting lifting equipment (I.e. prior to use)
- Slinging methods using a range of lifting equipment, including flexible steel wire rope, chains and synthetic slings
- Directing crane operators using verbal, hand and whistle signals
Entry Requirements:
- Victorian residents only
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Experience working around machinery is preferred
Worksafe Victoria Registration Rules:
Registration closes at 4:00pm Friday the week prior to course commencement. Trainees cannot be changed and refunds wont be given once registration closes.
Why complete this Dogging Licence Course?
Section 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic.) requires that employers provide an adequate level of information, instruction, training and supervision to employees to enable them to work safely. Part 3.6 and Schedule 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic.) outline the requirement to hold a High Risk Work Licence if conducting dogging work, which is defined as one or both of the following:
- the application of slinging techniques, including the selection or inspection of lifting gear, to sling a load
- the directing of a crane or hoist operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of the operator’s view
Further, slinging techniques are defined as “those slinging techniques that require the exercise of judgment in relation to the suitability and condition of lifting gear, and the method of slinging, by consideration of the nature of the load, its mass and its centre of gravity”.
If the work you do fits into the above categories, we strongly recommend completing a Dogging Licence Course.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements
For the Dogging Licence Course, trainees must have adequate English language skills to safely complete tasks relating to dogging work operation, such as being able to:
- Read and correctly interpret safe work method statements, load information and lifting equipment specifications
- Complete paperwork such as risk assessments and logbook entries
- Calculate the weight of loads based on dimensions and materials
- Determine the lifting capacity of slings in various configurations
- Speak English clearly
- Explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues
- Direct crane operators in the movement of loads
If a trainee is concerned that they may not have the required capabilities to complete our Dogging Licence Course, please contact WAM Training on 1800 143 343 for advice.
What is the Dogging Licence Course outcome?
Upon successful completion of our Dogging Licence Course, trainees will be issued with a WorkSafe Notice of Assessment (which must be lodged at Australia Post along with the lodgement fee of $65) and a Statement of Attainment.
Additional Dogging Licence Course Information
- A maximum of 9 trainees can attend this course
- Trainees should wear safety shoes (and hi-vis clothing if they can)
- A Pre-Course Worksheet will be provided which must be completed prior to the course
- For identification, trainees should bring a driver’s licence or passport
What does the Dogging Licence Course assessment involve?
Informal Assessment
Before formal assessment, trainees must successfully complete three worksheets. If these worksheets aren’t correctly completed, additional one-on-one training in addition to the normal Dogging Licence Course hours can be provided as indicated below
Formal Assessment
Trainees will then be formally assessed in three stages:
- Theory Assessment (71 short-answer questions)
- Maths Assessment (6 maths questions involving calculating load weights and determining the lifting capacity of slings in various configurations
- Practical Assessment (Hazard identification, sling selection and inspection and the directing of a crane operator via radio, hand and whistle signals
The formal assessments for the Dogging Licence Course are closed-book and no notes are permitted to be used. Also, if a Trainee is unable to complete the worksheets, additional one-on-one training may be required and can be provided as indicated below. Verbal assessments may be conducted for the Theory Assessment only. If required, verbal assessments may be postponed to a mutually agreeable date and time as they must be conducted one-on-one.
Re-Assessment
In the event that re-assessment is required, the following rates apply:
- Theory – $100
- Maths – $75
- Practical – $150
- Practical Training – $150 per hour if required
If you have any questions about our Dogging Licence Course, please contact WAM Training on 1800 143 343.