Licence to perform Dogging

Gain the Skills to Safely Sling Loads and Direct Crane Operations

The CPCCLDG3001 Licence to Perform Dogging is a nationally recognised training course designed for individuals working in high-risk environments such as construction, infrastructure, and heavy industry. This course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely perform dogging tasks, including slinging loads and directing crane movements.

Dogging is a critical role on any worksite, involving the selection and inspection of lifting equipment, calculation of load weights, and the use of communication methods to guide crane operators—especially when loads are out of sight. This course ensures participants are fully prepared to meet workplace safety standards and obtain a High Risk Work Licence (Class DG) upon successful completion.

What You Will Learn:

• Understand licensing and WHS legislative requirements for dogging
• Plan and prepare dogging operations in line with site-specific procedures
• Identify hazards and implement effective risk controls
• Select, inspect, and use lifting gear and PPE safely
• Apply correct slinging techniques to secure loads for lifting
• Direct crane movements using hand signals, whistles, and two-way radios
• Communicate clearly with crane operators, even when loads are out of sight
• Review operations and contribute to continuous safety improvements

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Calculate load weights and determine safe lifting angles
• Interpret rated capacity and working load limit tags
• Identify and control workplace hazards
• Direct crane operations using standard communication methods
• Inspect and maintain lifting equipment to Australian Standards
• Understand the hierarchy of control and apply WHS principles

Course Requirements

To enrol, participants must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Be able to read, write, and understand English
• Provide valid identification as per WorkSafe requirements
• Wear mandatory PPE: safety boots, high-visibility shirt/vest, and hard hat

Certification & Licensing

Successful participants will receive:

• A Statement of Attainment for CPCCLDG3001
• A High Risk Work Licence (Class DG) issued by the relevant WHS authority upon application

Note: This course does not cover rigging tasks. A separate High Risk Work Licence (Class RB, RI, or RA) is required for rigging operations.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is ideal for:

• Construction workers and labourers
• Infrastructure and civil works personnel
• Heavy industry professionals
• Anyone seeking to expand their qualifications and improve site safety

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Gain the skills, confidence, and certification to perform dogging duties safely and effectively.

Enrol today and become a trusted expert in load handling and crane direction.

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Workplace Delivery

Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.

Successful completion of this course will allow Students to apply for the high-risk work licence – class DG.

Students must be aged 18 or over

All students must be literate in the English Language (no interpreters allowed).

Some activities within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

• Laptop
• Internet access
• Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
• Full PPE Clothing
• Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
• Long pants and long sleeve shirt
• Hard Hat 
• Safety glasses 

If students do not have a Hard Hat or Safety glasses: ATTC will provide for use if necessary.

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

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Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course. Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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