A Dogging licence (DG) is required in NSW for anyone who slings loads, selects and inspects lifting gear, or directs a crane or hoist operator when the load is out of the operator's view. This course, CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging, gives you the skills and knowledge to perform dogging work safely and to sit your SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence assessment.

Red Hammer Training & Safety delivers practical, hands-on training run by trainers with real industry experience across construction, civil, mining and resources. You will learn how to plan lifts, calculate loads and sling angles, select and inspect lifting gear, and safely direct crane movements using hand signals and radio.

Training for your crew: Need a group of workers licensed? Contact us on (02) 6613 0662 to discuss group bookings and onsite training across the Coffs Coast and Mid North Coast, including Grafton, Nambucca Heads, Macksville and Armidale.

Training is delivered by Red Hammer Training & Safety on behalf of National Courses (RTO 41072).

Cancellations or changes made up to 7 business days prior to course commencement incur a 50% fee

On successful completion you will receive:

• A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging
• A Notice of Satisfactory Assessment from the SafeWork NSW accredited assessor, which you use to apply for your licence

You must apply to SafeWork NSW for your Dogging (DG) High Risk Work Licence within 60 days of passing your assessment. A SafeWork NSW licence application fee applies and is paid by the applicant.

The DG licence is valid for 5 years and is recognised in all Australian states and territories. It is also a prerequisite for progressing to rigging licences (RB, RI, RA).

This course covers:

• WHS laws, standards and codes of practice relating to dogging and crane operations
• Planning the task, including hazard identification, risk control and reading lift plans
• Estimating load weights, centres of gravity and calculating sling angles and working load limits
• Selecting, inspecting and maintaining lifting gear, including slings, chains, shackles and hooks
• Slinging and securing loads, and conducting test lifts
• Directing crane and hoist operators using hand signals, whistles and two-way radio
• Directing load movement and landing loads safely, including when loads are out of the operator's view
• Emergency procedures, and packing up and storing equipment

Assessment: Written knowledge assessment, load calculations and a practical assessment of dogging tasks, conducted by a SafeWork NSW accredited High Risk Work Licence assessor.

No previous dogging experience is required. To enrol you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Provide 100 points of identification and proof of your residential address
• Have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). It is free to create at usi.gov.au
• Hold a current White Card (General Construction Induction)
• Have sufficient English language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete written assessments and load calculations
• Be physically able to safely perform dogging tasks, including handling slings and lifting gear

If you need support with reading, writing or numeracy, please let us know before enrolling on (02) 6613 0662.

• 100 points of original ID and proof of residential address
• Your USI number
• Your White Card
• A passport-quality photo
• Any previous high risk work licence, if you hold one
• Steel-capped boots, long pants and a long-sleeved hi-vis shirt
• Hard hat, safety glasses and gloves (if you have your own)
• Calculator, pen, lunch and water