Dogging Licence Course

Training:

Before the first day of your Dogging Licence Course, you’ll need to complete our Pre-Course Worksheet (which will be emailed to you upon booking). The first three days of the course cover training in both theoretical and practical components of dogging work. Provided you go well during Days 1 to 3, you’ll be ready for formal assessments on Days 4 and 5.

Formal Assessment:

WorkSafe Victoria requires us to use closed-book formal assessments across three areas:

• Knowledge (Theory Questions)
• Assignment (Maths Questions)
• Performance (Practical)

All 3 Formal Assessments need to be passed in order for you to apply for a High Risk Work Licence – Class DG.

Upon successful completion of our Dogging Licence Course, Trainees are awarded a WorkSafe Notice of Assessment, allowing them to apply for a Dogging High-Risk Work Licence via the myWorkSafe Portal. Additionally, they earn a Statement of Attainment, validating their skills in safe slinging techniques and crane communications.

Trainees must be able to speak English clearly, understand and complete worksite documentation, complete dogging calculations and explain and describe complex needs and issues relating to dogging work.

Our expert Trainers will guide and support you throughout the learning process. However, please note that the formal assessments are all closed-book.

To give you an idea of the language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills required, here are five example questions similar in complexity to what you’ll encounter during the course:

1. Explain the difference between a hazard and a risk in the context of dogging operations
2. List four responsibilities of a licensed dogger when preparing a load for lifting
3. You are working near power lines without a certified spotter. What are the minimum safe approach distances for poles and towers?
4. What is the maximum included angle allowed between the legs of a two-legged sling, and what is the recommended angle for optimal lifting?
5. If a synthetic sling is used on a square load, what reeve factor should be applied and why?

If you’re not sure whether your Language, Literacy, Numeracy or Digital Literacy skills are suitable for this course, please contact WAM Training by calling 1800 143 343 so that we can provide you with a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment to help determine your readiness.

WAM Training’s Dogging Licence Course has a maximum group size of 9. We are passionate about keeping our class sizes small so that you and your team receive the dedicated attention required for a successful outcome.

We run our Dogging Licence Course regularly at our Laverton North Training Facility (56 Dohertys Road, Laverton North). Additionally, we can deliver this course for your team privately at your site (Just head on over and complete our Onsite Course Enquiry Form).

WAM Training has the following support services available to help you succeed in your training:

• A team of Training Support Officers to guide you through enrolment and your training journey
• Access to our Training Manager, who can help schedule further training if needed
• Additional classroom-based training sessions at no extra cost
• One-on-one training available (additional fees may apply)
• Accessible facilities, including a disabled toilet and on-site parking

If you require additional support with language, literacy, numeracy or digital skills, we can refer you to both informal and formal learning options to help you prepare for your course.

We can also provide information about external support services that specialise in mental health, crisis assistance and wellbeing.

If you feel like you might need some extra support, please call WAM Training on 1800 143 343 for a chat about how we can support you.

WorkSafe Victoria will charge approximately $75.00 when applying for your Dogging High Risk Work Licence via the myWorkSafe Portal. Please also be aware that Trainees must pass the Knowledge, Assignment and Performance assessments in order to apply. In the event that you need to resit these assessments, the following resit fees will be payable (GST Exempt):

• Knowledge – $100.00
• Assignment – $100.00
• Performance – $300.00

If you need additional one-on-one practical training outside of our standard course structure, this can be arranged at a cost of $200.00 (GST Exempt) per hour.