Dogger

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DOGGER means a person who; uses techniques, including the selection and inspection of lifting gear, to safely sling a load; or directs a crane or hoist operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of the operators view (WHSQ Regulation 1997)

Dogging – Full Course

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Licence Code:

DG

Duration:

4 days of theoretical and practical training

Pre-requisite

Candidates must have access to a workplace with the equipment/machinery and tools required, and have a Licensed Operator to supervise all workplace training.

Training Plan

Training plans will be issued to each student prior to the commencement of the course.  In most instances the training plans are similar and contain the following:

 

The first 3 days consists of theory and practical training in the following:

  • Dogging duties involved with Cranes
  •  Load shifting and
  • Selection and use of Slinging equipment
  • Load assessing and calculations.

 

The 4th and final day will consist of the following:

  • Written Assignment
  • Written Exam, and,
  • Practical Training.

Log Book

At the successful completion of the written assessment and assignment, the candidate will be deemed to have demonstrated adequate knowledge, meeting the knowledge requirements of the course.  At which time the candidate will receive a Logbook/Training Plan.

 

Workplace training must be recorded within the Log book.  The hours required to be logged in the log book will depend on each individual candidate, and how long it takes them to gain an adequate level of skills and knowledge.

 

Once adequate hours are logged and the Candidate’s immediate Supervisor feels the Candidate has demonstrated consistent application of skills, the Candidate may then undertake the practical exam at Lifting Skills.

Completion

At the successful completion of the practical and written assessment and assignment, the candidate will be deemed competent in this unit of competency and receive a Statement of Attainment and Assessment Summary.

 

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