About this Dogging Course

Looking to get your dogging ticket? You are in the right place.

This course covers all the requirements for obtaining a national High Risk Work Licence (Class DG) for Dogging operations.

Successfully completing this course will allow you to direct the load movements for cranes, selecting and inspecting lifting equipment such as chains, synthetic slings, shackles and lifting beams within Australia.

This course does not cover the requirements for conducting rigging tasks. A High Risk Work Licence (Class RB, RI or RA) is required for this type of work.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Dogging Safety and Relevant Acts and Regulations

Days 2 – 4: Practical Dogging Operation and Skills Building

Day 5: High Risk Work Licence (Class DG) Assessment

The CPCCLDG3001 course is structured so each session builds on the knowledge gained in previous sessions to build up key foundational and practical dogging skills. Each day we cover specific aspects of dogging and work towards progressively improving dogging skills.

All course participants must be:

  • 18 years or older
  • Able to read, understand, and write English
  • Able to produce and meet the evidence of identity criteria as per SafeWork / Worksafe identification requirements

Protective Personal Equipment – safety boots, high-visibility vests, and hard hats– is mandatory.

If a participant requires a reassessment for a High-Risk Work Licence an additional $250.00 + GST reassessment fee will apply.

Private training can be organised and conducted onsite if the following training and assessment requirements are met:

  • A room with access to power, a blank wall for presentation, a projector screen or a large TV, table/s and chairs.
  • Slewing Mobile Crane, with a telescopic boom and a winch with a minimum lifting capacity of 2t or more (with current service history, free from faults and operator manual present)
  • Licenced crane operator (must hold HRW C2 licence or higher)
  • Lifting equipment: Slings, tagline rope, fibre rope (minimum 10mm)

Required loads:

  1. Loose pipes in stillage (Minimum 2000kg)
  2. Steel plate (approx. 25mm, 1.5 x 0m)
  3. Square Load with defined lifting points such as a bin (minimum 2 tonne)
  4. Round load, such as a telegraph pole/log (minimum of 5m long)
  5. Uneven weighted load such as bin with material inside (minimum 2 tonne)

Learning Outcome

On completion of the course, participants will have gained the following skills and knowledge to:

  • Plan Operations: Hazard management and consultation
  • Equipment: Selecting and inspection of appropriate lifting equipment for operations
  • Prepare: Site and lifting equipment for operations
  • Transfer Loads: Rigging loads and directing crane movements
  • Conclude Operations: Shut down and pack up equipment following site specific procedures

Licence Outcome

A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment AND A High-Risk Work Licence (class DG) will be issued through the WHS authority in your jurisdiction. (SafeWork/WorkSafe)

Location:

Public courses are available at Sydney NSW, Melbourne VIC, Brisbane QLD.

Course Cost:

VIC $1,520 | NSW & QLD $1,680

Course Availability & Pricing

Please see our public course dates below. If there are no dates available or you would like to arrange a private course at your site or ours, then please select the ‘Private courses’ button.

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Dogging FAQs

Dogging involves using slinging techniques to safely move loads with cranes or hoists. A dogman selects and inspects lifting gear, calculates sling angles, secures loads, and directs crane operators when the load is out of sight.

At Kallibr, our 5-day CPCCLDG3001 Dogging course prepares you for your High Risk Work Licence (Class DG) assessment, which is nationally recognised across Australia.

Yes. In Australia, dogging is classified as high-risk work and requires a High Risk Work Licence (Class DG). Without one, you cannot legally perform dogging tasks on construction, mining, or industrial sites.

A Dogman ticket, officially called a Dogging (DG) High Risk Work Licence, certifies you to sling loads, select lifting gear, and guide crane operators safely.

Completing Kallibr’s 5-day CPCCLDG3001 Dogging course equips you with the skills and knowledge to pass your assessment and work legally as a qualified dogman.

Dogging involves slinging loads, selecting suitable lifting gear, and directing crane operators when the load is out of sight.

Rigging goes further, adding tasks such as setting up and dismantling cranes or hoists, installing safety nets, static lines, and precast members, and using mechanical load-shifting equipment.

In Australia, you must hold a Dogging (DG) licence before progressing to a Rigging (RB, RI, RA) licence.

The cost of a Dogging (DG) course with Kallibr Training varies by location:

  • VIC: $1,520

  • NSW & QLD: $1,680

 Check our course page for upcoming dates and secure your booking online.

Kallibr’s Dogging (DG) course runs for 5 days at our training centres in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

The program combines theory lessons, practical on-site training, and a final assessment, preparing you to apply for your High Risk Work Licence.

You must be at least 18 years old, meet SafeWork/WorkSafe evidence-of-identity requirements, and have the ability to speak and understand English to participate in training and assessment.

It’s also recommended that participants are physically capable of performing on-site dogging duties.

To become a licensed dogman, you must:

  1. Complete the 5-day CPCCLDG3001 Dogging course at Kallibr

  2. Pass both the theory and practical assessments

  3. Apply for your DG High Risk Work Licence through your state WHS regulator

Once approved, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and your DG licence, allowing you to perform dogging work across Australia.

Yes. A Dogging (DG) High Risk Work Licence is mandatory if you’re performing slinging techniques or directing crane operators where the load is out of sight. Without it, you legally can’t work as a dogman on Australian construction or industrial sites.

Why Choose Kallibr Training in QLD & NSW?

Kallibr Training is a registered training organisation (RTO) and leads the way in High Risk Work place training with advanced purpose-built training complexes in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. 

Our High Risk Work Licence (Class DG) course will comprehensively prepare you for on-job dogging situations. It offers hands-on training using industry-standard dogging equipment in simulated real-life scenarios.

Unique Training Methods

Our training facilities are fully equipped with the same types of dogging and rigging equipment used in the real world, set up in realistic work-place training environments. This ensures our students graduate with all the necessary on-job skills and knowledge to competently and safely operate dogging equipment in any industry where doggers work. 

Experienced Dogging Instructors

Kallibr Training’s WorkSafe / SafeWork accredited instructors bring many years of industry experience from a wide range of sectors – construction, mining, logistics etc. This allows them to provide students with real-life examples and scenarios.

Dogging Equipment 

All dogging equipment used during training is the same, or similar to what students will use in the work place. We have Terex and Tadano cranes along with all the necessary hooks, slings, pulleys, ropes, cables, and common load types to train on.

Real-World Dogging Applications

Dogging is a key activity in many industries - construction, warehousing, manufacturing, mining and so on. 

Kallibr Training’s real-world facilities and courses provide students with opportunities to train and practice in a variety of environments and situations that mimic the types of real-life dogging applications they'll encounter working as doggers.  

This equips them with the necessary practical skills and knowledge to safely conduct dogging activities in any industry or setting.

Certification and Ongoing Support

High Risk Work Licences must be renewed every 5 years within 12 months of the expiry date. Failure to renew during this time will require redoing all relevant courses to regain any endorsements you previous held, and wish to keep.

It is also important to stay abreast of industry standards and safety protocols, and keep skills honed. 

We also offer refresher courses designed to help doggers keep their skills and knowledge up to date and reinforce safe operating techniques.

Flexible Training Options

As an industry training organisation, we understand the importance of fitting in with the industries and companies we service. So, in addition to our public courses, which are run during business hours, we can arrange flexible training options to accommodate your specific requirements. 

Book your Dogging High Risk Work Licence (Class DG) Training Course

Contact us to discuss your dogging training requirements or to book your (CPCCLDG3001) dogging high risk licence (class DG) course with us today.

SafeWork/WorkSafe conditions of assessment:

  • Applicants are to be at least 18 years of age.
  • Able to produce and meet the evidence of identity criteria as per SafeWork / Worksafe identification requirements.
  • Speak and understand English at a level to be able to participate in the training and assessment

Note: Verbal assessments can be arranged for applicants with writing and reading difficulties (extra charge applies)

Important Information

If a participant withdraws from a qualification/unit, with less than seven (7) business days notice prior to commencement, Kallibr Training reserves the right to retain the 30% administration booking fee.

No refund will be provided within two (2) business days prior to commencement. No refund will be permitted after course commencement or if a participant fails to attend on the scheduled commencement date.

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