Dogging Licence Course – 4 days – Dandenong South

4-day course (includes some pre-study and homework followed by 4-days face to face sessions with us).

Doesn’t suit you?

We also have a 5-day course (face-to-face) option available.

Talk to us. We may be able to customise the course duration or discuss weekend course options.

To enrol, you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Able use English and maths for safety, training, and assessment – reading, writing, communicating. Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and digital (LLND) skills assessment (or discuss your LLND capability with us so we can review it to ensure you are enrolling in a suitable course)
• Be in good health and fitness
• Reside in Victoria, or have valid reasons for applying for a licence there
• Hold a valid visa to study with us (if not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident)

Course topics include:

• Planning and preparing for dogging work
• Identifying hazards and applying risk controls
• Selecting and inspecting lifting gear and slings
• Attaching and securing loads safely
• Directing crane operators using hand signals and radios
• Applying load calculations and sling techniques
• Guiding loads during lifting, moving and placing
• Working with different types of loads and lifting equipment
• Following WHS/OHS safety requirements
• Responding to problems or equipment issues

Try these sample course document pages and attempt completing our LLND assessment:

• LLND assessment
• Learner guide – read pages that explain safety procedures related to dogging work.
• Activity book – try completing the sample activity book pages.

Yeah, I can do it OK. But I have some other concerns I want to discuss.

All good – please reach out to us and talk about any specific learning needs, limitations, support requirements, wellness concerns or disabilities. We may be able to assist you or guide you in the right direction.

Course fees are listed on the current fee schedule.
(WorkSafe licence fee is paid separately via My WorkSafe portal or Australia Post.)

• Current photo ID
• Completed activity book
• A Thunderer whistle or similar quality (This can also be purchased from GWPT)
• Wear: appropriate work attire (work pants and work shirts) and steel cap safety shoes
• PPE provided: high-vis clothing and hard hat (or bring your own if preferred),
• Gloves are optional for this course (bring your own if preferred)

What is dogging?

Dogging is the use of slinging techniques to safely lift and move loads, including:

• Selecting and inspecting lifting gear (slings, chains, shackles, etc.)
• Attaching and securing loads to cranes or hoists
• Directing crane operators during lifting operations using hand signals and radios.

Dogging work means one or both of the following:

• the application of slinging techniques, including the selection or inspection of lifting gear, to sling a load;
• the directing of a crane or hoist operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of the operator’s view.

What does this licence allow me to do?

The scope of work for this licence is dogging work. The DG high-risk work licence allows you to:

• Safely sling and direct loads during crane operations
• Select and inspect the correct lifting equipment for different load types
• Guide crane operators using approved communication methods
• Work as a dogman/dogger in construction, logistics, mining and other industries where cranes are used.

Does this licence allow me to operate do basic rigging responsibilities?

No. The DG licence only covers slinging loads and directing crane operators. To carry out basic rigging work, you need a separate basic rigging (RB) licence.

Can I do this course without prior work experience?

Yes. The course is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. However, you will need to meet the course selection criteria, including language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.

Do I get my licence immediately after the course?

Not immediately. After you successfully complete both the unit of competency and the WorkSafe licence assessment, you will receive a Notice of Assessment (NOA) by email. You must then lodge your NOA through the MyWorkSafe portal or at Australia Post within 60 days and pay the required licence fee. WorkSafe will issue the physical licence card after that process.

Can I do the course on weekends or part-time?

We may offer weekend or customised delivery options depending on availability and demand. If the standard 4-day or 5-day options do not suit you, talk to us — we’re happy to explore alternatives with you.

You can find detailed information about the course, unit requirements, and outcomes through the following:

1. CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
   This outlines the unit requirements we train and assess you on before you can proceed with the licence assessment.
2. Course information
   This document includes an overview of the course structure, delivery, and assessment.
3. Resources tab
   Don’t forget to read the documents under the resources tab. They contain important details about fees and refunds, complaints procedures, the support services we offer, your rights, re-assessment opportunities, and what you need to know before you enrol.
4. You can also contact us directly if you have questions.