This course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to perform dogging work in the construction, mining or other industries where tasks performed require a DG HRWL.  Dogging consists of the application of slinging techniques to move a load, including the selection and inspection of lifting gear, and the directing of a crane or plant operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of sight of the operator. This course is Nationally Recognised and is licenced as per the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work (HRWL).  The HRWL is assessed by a WorkSafe WA Registered Assessor. For licensing purposes, dogging work means, applying slinging techniques for the purposes of lifting a load, including selecting the method of lifting (by consideration of the nature of the load, its mass and its centre of gravity) and inspecting lifting gear (for suitability and condition); or directing the operator of a crane or hoist in the movement of a load when the load is out of the view of the operator.

This course is designed for those working in the transport, resources or construction and the energy industries. It is preferable that applicants have a sound understanding of units, scales, and measurements, be able to undertake complex calculations to determining volume and weights of pertinent loads, and sling duration. Candidates must be 18 years or over. 2 forms of ID are required including one form of Photo ID. Crane operation is high risk and requires hand eye coordination, communication skills and good vision.   A candidate must have sufficient knowledge of the English language, both written and oral, to safely do work of that class (as per WHS Regulations 2022 r114).

• WHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of techniques for undertaking dogging activities
• Understanding of the hierarchy of control and risk management
• Communication techniques in the workplace including whistles, hand signals and use of fixed channel two-way radios
• Calculate rated capacity of lifting equipment
• 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.
• Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads
• Basic knowledge of types of cranes and their functions
• Load stability and safety factors in line with manufacturer’s specifications”