OHSCER218A
Perform Dogging Operations
Provider Number: 0699
Definition of Dogging:
The application of slinging techniques including the selection and/or inspection of lifting gear, or the directing of a crane/hoist operator in the movement of a load including when the load is out of the operator’s view.”
Course Objective:
This course is designed to provide trainees with the structured training component that, in conjunction with sufficient verifiable practical experience, will prepare students for assessment in the prescribed occupation of Dogging (license code DG).
Course Prerequisite:
Participants are advised to hold intermediate numeracy, literacy and communication skills to read and comprehend written instructions and must be at least 18 years of age. The participant needs to be able to work at height and have a basic knowledge of mathematics to work out formula for load and safe working loads of steel wire rope, synthetic rope and chains.
Course Content:
40 hours (including a minimum of 8 hours practical training) will cover:
• The planning and preparation necessary to the performance of works associated with dogging;
• The assessment and control, in the correct priority, of all occupational health and safety issues associated with dogging and associated equipment;
• Understanding all relevant obligations, requirements and responsibilities as well as concepts of the duty of care associated with dogging and associated equipment;
• The inspection and assembly of lifting gear to Australian Standards;
• The performance of works associated with dogging in accordance with all relevant standards, legislative requirements and industry codes of practice pertinent to the area of works.
The 40 hours will also include the completion of the theory assessment only; no practical assessment
Assessment:
Participants will be required to successfully complete a written and practical examination to be deemed competent.
This will be conducted over approximately 8 hours and consist of:
• A theory examination consisting of 126 questions;
• A written assignment consisting of 5 tasks;
• A performance test consisting of 7 practical exercises
A performance test will be carried out only after 80 hours of practical, on the job, experience under the supervision of a licensed person has been completed and recorded. This experience must be completed in line with a training plan which has been developed between the employer and trainee.
Each of the three (3) assessments is “closed book” and has a 100% pass mark
Prices and dates for this course can be found on the Training Calendar page.