About This Training Course

This 4 day Dogging Training Course involves theory and practice of dogging techniques. At the end of this Dogging Training Course candidates will be proficient in dogging techniques.

Course price does not include a Work Safe fee of $79.

Subjects Covered

This Dogging Training Course covers the following subjects:

Q1. Under what circumstances can a person without a dogging high risk licence dog a crane without being in breach of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1988
When the load remains in clear view of the crane operator AND there is no requirement to exercise judgement in relation to: -
• which sling to use;
• how to sling the load;
• the condition of the sling; or
• the load and its centre of gravity.

Q2. What is meant by "exercising judgement"?
(a) Sling selection: Judgement is not deemed to have been exercised if a person is instructed by a crane driver, rigger or dogger which sling to use for a particular application. In this situation not more than 4 slings or sling sets should be in use.
(b) Slinging of the load: Judgement is not deemed to have been exercised if a person has been instructed by a rigger or dogger on how to sling the load and it is a load that is frequently lifted eg. daily.
(c) Condition of slings: Judgement is not deemed to have been exercised by the person if the sling has been inspected by the crane driver, a rigger or dogger before the sling is used (i.e. at least daily when used).
(d) Mass and centre of gravity: Judgement is not deemed to have been exercised by the person if the mass of the load is known and clearly is not likely to rotate when lifted.
Q3. Is a person required to have a dogging high risk licence when slinging a load on the back of a truck if it is in a transport depot or galvanising plant (that is, not at a construction site)?
Yes, unless the conditions as outlined at answer 1 exist.
Q4. If a person holds a rigging high risk licence can they dog a load?
Yes.
Q5. Can a person who holds a high risk licence to operate a crane dog a load?
No, except for situations where the holding of a dogging high risk licence is not required. This position must be taken since some of the units of competency required for dogging are not covered in the assessment of a crane driver.
Q6. When mechanical lifting equipment like a chain block and sling are used to lift a load is a dogging high risk licence required?
It is most likely that the load will be within the operators view, therefore no. These lifts can however on occasions be complex, in which case a certificated rigger should be in control.
Q7. Can a crane driver with a dogging high risk licence whilst operating the crane use a non-licenced person to assist with the dogging of the load?
If the situation requires a person with a dogging high risk licence (refer to question 1), no. If the situation does not require a person with a dogging high risk licence then yes.
Irrespective as to whether or not a dogging high risk licence is required employers still have a Duty of Care responsibility, under Section 19(1)(a)&(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984, to provide systems of work, and information, instruction and training to their employees who carry out dogging duties.

Training Course Outcomes

At the end of the Dogging Training Course applicants will be able to:

• Be aware of duty of care requirements, relevant sections of the O.H. & S. Regulations and Australian Standards.
• Recognise different types of cranes, how they operate, correct setting up of most cranes, and descriptions.
• Plan jobs safely.
• Inspect and safely use, chains, soft slings, FSWR.
• Understand Safe Working Loads.
• Correctly sling loads. Selection and care of slings.
• Calculate areas and weights of loads.
• Recognise and use load handling accessories.
• Splice and whip fibre ropes.
• Understand requirements and use of P.P.E.
• Understand correct stacking and unloading.

Prerequisites

The requirements and what you need for the Dogging Training Course:


• All applicants must be at least’s 18 years old.
• It is a Work Safe requirement that students must have sufficient knowledge of the English Language to communicate orally with other workers and where appropriate, be able to read and understand Safety Signs at Workplaces, Operator Manuals, Load Charts, and JSA’s and so on.
• If you have any special needs in these areas you can discuss this with your trainer.

Other Information

There will be 2 written assessments and a practical assessment; you will need to show competence in all areas.
x2 passport photos are required which MSTS can supply for a fee of $15.00

If you need more information contact Startnextweek.com.au on 1300 728 102