Dogging: Perform Dogging Safely

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Outcome

A Statement of Attainment. Selected unit “Perform Dogging” (RIIHAN208A). A Statement of Attendance.

Prerequisites

You must be 18 years of age or over for Worksafe Australia accreditation and have a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy skills. You must wear protective work wear (safety boots and gloves) for the practical assessment.

Location

At your work site or at the Clarence, Alanvale and Burnie training facilities.

Cost

$865 per person.

Duration

Four days.

Dates and times


Clarence Tue 17th - Fri 20th July. Tue 9th - Fri 12th October 2012. Alanvale Tue 12th - Fri 15th June. Tue 2nd - Fri 5th October 2012. Burnie  Mon 27th - Thu 30th August 2012.


For bookings and further information call 1300 362 175

The purpose of this course is to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills to perform dogging safely. It will prepare the participant for Worksafe Australia certification requirements, and is a pre-requisite for those who wish to undertake rigging.

Participants will learn:      

  • To perform inspection of equipment.
  • About fibre ropes and knots.
  • To plan and prepare for work.
  • About slinging techniques.
  • About movement of loads and crane signals.
  • About load placement.
  • To perform load mass and weight calculations.

Participants are able to apply for a Licence to Perform High Risk Work “Dogging” as issued by the state regulator under the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1998.

Please note: Funding assistance is available from the Tasmanian Building & Construction Industry Training Board (TBCITB) for those that qualify under eligibility criteria. For more information see the Application Form and the TBCITB website.