Entry requirements
Participants must hold a current White Card (CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry prior to attending training. If you do not yet hold a White Card, contact us on 07 4922 1060, we can assist you in completing this before enrolling.
Overview
RIIHAN208E Perform dogging covers the skills and knowledge required to safely carry out dogging work in resources, construction and heavy industry environments. The unit covers planning and preparing for dogging operations, applying correct slinging techniques, selecting and inspecting lifting gear, directing crane and plant operators during load movements, including when the load is out of the operator’s sight, and cleaning up after operations.
Delivered over 4 days via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with structured face-to-face practical training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIHAN208E Perform dogging from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
Who This Course Is For
- Crane chasers and rigging assistants looking to formalise their dogging skills
- Workers seeking an entry point into a rigging and lifting career pathway
What You’ll Learn
- Develop a preliminary dogging plan including confirmed details of dogging requirements
- Select, inspect and maintain lifting gear and slings appropriate to the load and task
- Apply correct slinging techniques to secure, balance and rig loads safely
- Direct crane and plant operators using hand signals and radio communication
- Manage load movements safely including when the load is out of the operator’s sight
- Identify and respond to hazards and emergencies associated with lifting operations
- Complete relevant dogging documentation and reporting requirements
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIHAN208E Perform dogging
Delivery and requirements
RIIHAN208E does not lead to a licence. Need the licence? The licensing course is Dogging Licence (CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging).
- Unit
- RIIHAN208E Perform dogging
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 4 days
- Face-to-face
- 4 days of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- Participants must hold a current White Card (CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry prior to attending training. If you do not yet hold a White Card, contact us on 07 4922 1060, we can assist you in completing this before enrolling.
- Assessment
- All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $1,700. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIHAN208E Perform dogging. This unit does not lead to a licence.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.
Dates and booking
Run on demand
This course is scheduled to suit demand. Ring us or send a question and we'll book you or your crew in.
