About this Dogging Course

Get your Dogging Ticket or Dogman Licence with Kallibr Training, one of Australia’s leading providers of High Risk Work Licence training.

Our CPCCLDG3001 Licence to Perform Dogging course is delivered in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and covers everything you need to safely sling loads and direct crane operations on worksites across Australia.

Successfully completing this nationally recognised course will allow you to:

  1. Direct load movements for cranes
  2. Select and inspect lifting equipment such as chains, synthetic slings, shackles and lifting beams
  3. Work safely under Australian WHS standards

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 days, developing both foundational and practical dogging skills. Each day focuses on real-world dogging applications to progressively improve your capability and confidence.

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.

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)

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)

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 for Your Dogging Course

Kallibr Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 32365) and one of Australia’s leading providers of High Risk Work Licence training.

Our purpose-built dogging training centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane feature full-scale cranes, lifting gear and work-site simulations, giving you the most realistic hands-on experience possible.

Unique Training Methods

Our training facilities are equipped with the same dogging and rigging equipment used on real worksites, set up in safe, purpose-built environments.

This ensures every student gains genuine on-the-job skills and the confidence to operate dogging equipment safely and efficiently in any workplace.

Experienced Dogging Instructors

Kallibr’s instructors are accredited by SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe Victoria, and Workplace Health & Safety Queensland (WHSQ).

They bring years of practical experience across construction, mining, logistics and manufacturing, providing insights and examples drawn from real Australian worksites.

Dogging Equipment

All equipment used during training is identical or equivalent to what you’ll find on job sites.

You’ll work with Terex and Tadano cranes, along with the full range of dogging tools—hooks, slings, pulleys, ropes, shackles, cables and typical load types—so you graduate ready to perform dogging work safely and competently.

Real-World Dogging Applications

Dogging plays a vital role in Australia’s construction, warehousing, manufacturing and mining industries.

Kallibr’s facilities replicate these environments, giving you the opportunity to practise slinging loads, directing cranes and handling real-world challenges before stepping onto site.

This approach ensures you develop the practical skills and safety awareness required to perform dogging activities confidently in any industry setting.

Certification and Ongoing Support

Your High Risk Work Licence (Class DG) is valid for five years and must be renewed within 12 months of expiry.

If it lapses, you’ll need to complete the relevant course again to regain your endorsement.

Kallibr offers refresher dogging courses to help qualified doggers stay current with WHS requirements, maintain safe operating techniques, and keep up to date with Australian safety standards.

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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