Licence to perform dogging

TAFE Gippsland is offering Victorian Government subsidised, accredited training courses to help people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic re-skill and find work in the construction industry.

The aim of this dogging course is to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to demonstrate competency in the high-risk activities associated with a dogman role.

Dogger's/Dogmen, often work in teams and are primarily responsible for slinging loads and directing the Crane Operator when the lift is in and out of their view via the use of hand signals, whistles and radio communication.

This training will give you the skills to:

Identify hazards and assess risks associated with operation
Determine the weight of loads
Select the slinging method and lifting gear for safe work lifting procedures
Apply 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

Course Code

CONISS003

Course Type

Accredited Course

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

5 days

Location

Yallourn

Times

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Career opportunities

On completion of this course, and making application to WorkSafe Victoria for a High Risk Work Licence in the class of Dogging (DG) , holders of this class of High Risk Work Licence are able to begin working on constructions sites as a dogman. This licence is also the pre-requisite to be able to undertake further training as a Rigger.

Opportunities for further study

Basic Rigging

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon completion of this course students will receive a Statement of Attainment. A licence to perform High Risk Work is issued by WorkSafe Victoria. On successful completion of this course, you can apply to WorkSafe Victoria for a license to perform high risk work. There is a fee payable to WorkSafe for a High Risk Licence. For WorkSafe fees, please visit: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/high-risk-work-licence.

Placement

Not Applicable

Material and Equipment Supplied by Students

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Mandatory entry requirements:

Students will be required to apply for enrolment. A starter pack will be forwarded to the student, this will include a Pre-Training Review (PTR) requiring completion, to ensure students suitability for this training. An invitation to complete an online enrolment form will be forwarded to the student to complete the enrolment process. Enrolments will need to be complete ten days prior to delivery.

Recommended entry requirements:
Applicants will be required to undertake pre-course reading and an activity book to ensure an understanding of the learning content that will be reviewed in the class contact time. These materials will be supplied to the students upon enrolment.

Students must provide valid identification documents to the WorkSafe Victoria standards, such as a current Victorian driver's licence.

Have literacy and numeracy skills at sufficient level to be able to undertake training and assessment in English.

Limitations to entry:

These courses are subsidised and will be exempt from the usual government-subsidised eligibility criteria. Participants can enrol in up to two skill sets (Short Courses) per year.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more visit the TAFE Gippsland website or contact us to discuss your option.

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or cal 1300 133 717.

CPCCLDG3001 Licence To Perform Dogging