This unit specifies the outcomes required to perform slinging techniques, including the selection and inspection of lifting gear and/or the directing of the crane operator in the movement of the load when the load is out of view of the crane/ operator for licensing purposes.

This unit requires a person performing dogging to have: 

• communication techniques in the workplace including whistles, hand signals and use of fixed channel two-way radios
• communication skills at a level sufficient to communicate with other site personnel
• calculate rated capacity of lifting equipment
• apply different methods for making temporary connections to loads using fibre and synthetic ropes
• ability to interpret rated capacity and working load limit tags
• hazard identification and control
• slinging techniques
• selection and inspection of lifting equipment
• directing crane operators in the moving of loads in a safe manner, using a slewing crane
• inspection and care of a wide range of lifting equipment to appropriate Australian Standards and/or manufacturer’s specifications

This course is delivered face to face only. 

All participants undertaking this course are required to demonstrate the following to be eligible for enrolment in this course:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to speak, read and write English. 
• Have sound basic numeracy skills
• Physically fit to complete practical components
• Have 100 points of valid ID
• Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). From 1st January 2015 each student that will be commencing nationally recognised training in Australia is required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be able to obtain their certificate or qualification from their registered training organisation. Students are encouraged to create a USI prior to attending any training. To create a USI please head to the following website: https://www.usi.gov.au/

From 1st January 2015, each student that will be commencing nationally recognised training in Australia is required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be able to obtain their certificate or qualification from their registered training organisation. Students are encouraged to create a USI prior to attending any training. To create a USI please head to the following website: https://www.usi.gov.au/

Persons undertaking this course are required to complete practical, verbal and written assessment tasks.

In order to obtain a High Risk Work Licence in the DG Class, persons undertaking this course must complete the Safework NSW mandated assessment.

This assessment is completed under exam conditions with a Safework NSW accredited assessor. 

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency:

CPCCLDG3001 – Licence to perform dogging

This course does not automatically result in a High Risk Work Licence. Only when the participant has completed the following, are they eligible to apply for a High Risk Work Licence – DG Class:

• Successfully completed the training course they were enrolled in
• Successfully completed & passed the Safework NSW mandated assessment
• Are 18 years or older
• Can provide 100 points of ID
• Acknowledge there is a licensing fee applicable when submitting paperwork to apply for High Risk Work Licence at Post office. 

Evidence of Identity Information Sheet for Participants of HRWL Assessments (1)

CPCCLDG3001 Student Manual