DOGGING (DG)

Purpose
This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to plan, prepare and complete Dogging work as prescribed by the "National Occupational Health Safety Certification Standard for Uses & Operators of Industrial Equipment". [NOHSC 1006 (2001)]. On completion of this course, participants will be able to determine the SWL of gear and materials; select, maintain and inspect fibre ropes, chains, steel and wire ropes; perform splicing techniques and demonstrate a number of bends and hitches; sling, move and place loads; directing cranes.

Pre requisite
There are no pre requisites for this course.

Course Content
The Dogging Training Plan is based on the Units of Competency within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS214A - Perform Dogging Work
WorkSafe Western Australia Certification

Legislation in the Workplace - OSH Acts and regulations; specific regulations dealing with cranes and AS 2550 Pt. 1 and AS 1418 (relevant part); [NOHSC 1006 (2001)] Definitions of Dogging; relevant AS’s reflected in [NOSHSC 1006 (2001)]; Codes of Practice.
Plan Work - Crane type and capacity requirements; Site requirements and rules; site hazards; priorities; emergency procedures; signals in accordance with Australian Standards.
Fibre Rope - Tag lines; Bends & Hitches; Slings - inspections; W.L.L - breaking strain.
F.S.W.R. (Flexible Steel Wire Rope) - Slings, construction, inspection - care/maintenance; discard factors in accordance with Australian Standards; W.L.L. - breaking strain; safety factor; crane ropes.
Synthetic Slings - Flat, round; manufacturers instructions for use; inspection - care/maintenance; W.L.L. - breaking strain, safety factor.
Chain Slings - ISO grading and AS grading; construction; grade markings and manufacturers markings; safety factor; care/maintenance; W.L.L. - breaking strain, safety factor; general use; terminating components - description and use.
Slinging Practice (Slings in General) - Safe use procedure for all sling types; reeving factors; angle factors; determine capacity required; emphasize single and double wrap.
Calculation of Mass - Calculate area; calculate volume; estimation using known methods.
Rigging Appliances - Chain block; chain puller; plate clamp; shackles; spreader/lifting beam.
Crane Operation - Pre-start/Pre-operation checks; set-up - G.B.P. outrigger/stabilizers; load chart interpretation; defined areas of operation; tipping/structural areas; AS 2550 - mobile crane safe operation; Australian Standard signals; shut down crane; park up.
Practical Training - Using a crane with crane operator; sling various loads using different slings and components; use tag lines; use appropriate crane signals in accordance with Australian Standards; shut down; park up.

Certification
Darwin & Western Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (DG) and Nationally recognized WorkSafe 60 day interim certificate. WorkSafe will issue a Certificate of Competency within that 60 day period.

Duration
35 hours conducted over 5 days.

Maximum Participants
8 persons

Cost
Perth
AUD$740 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$73 per person

Darwin
AUD$850 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$50 per person

On Demand and On Site
For on site course costs, please contact AST.

Resources required for on site training are:

• Crane (with winch)
• Various slings – chain, FSWR, Synthetic*
• Various sling terminations – Shackles, Plate Clamps*
• Rigging gear – Chain Block, Chain Puller, Spreader Beam/Lifting Beam*
• Cordage – 12mm sisal*
• Various loads – square and round.
• Air conditioned training room comfortable for 8 people
• White board

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