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:
- Direct load movements for cranes
- Select and inspect lifting equipment such as chains, synthetic slings, shackles and lifting beams
- 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.
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.
Dogging FAQs
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)



