DOGMAN (DOGGING) TRAINING

OHSCER 218A (DG) DOGMAN COURSE: (Dogging)
FORMAL & INFORMAL CRANE TRAINING & ASSESSMENT:

This Dogging course is a competency-based training program that allows students to complete both the formal and informal requirements of the licence at all of MAJOR’s simulated worksites. Students are required to be trained to a level suitable to achieve all elements necessary of the assessment instrument. The course includes Training, Log Book, Training Plan, Assessment and Manual.

FORMAL TRAINING ONLY COURSE:

This course is designed for those students whom wish to complete the mandatory informal training on the job or at their current employment. Employers must agree to this and fill in all relevant areas of student’s record book (logbook). Students are required to complete a competency based 2-4 days formal dogging training course that covers areas such as OHS legislative requirements, video presentations and verbal/practical demonstration and instruction of all elements from the training/assessment instrument. This also includes the written exam on completion of formal training.

ASSESSMENT ONLY:

You must be an experienced and competent operator. On completion of formal training, students at their workplace must log hours and tasks performed at work and this must all be signed off by their employer or a representative from that employer whom holds the relevant OHS licence. If assessment only is to be undertaken, a completed student record book (logbook) is required along with a letter from the employer validating the log.

TARGET POPULATION:

TRUCK DRIVER WITH TRUCK MOUNTED CRANE OVER 10 TONNE, LABOURERS LAYING STORMWATER PIPES OR OTHER CONSTRUCTION WORKERS GIVING DIRECTION TO CRANE DRIVERS OUT OF SIGHT.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) APPLICATIONS:

RPL is available through MAJOR. If you wish to undertake the RPL process a fee will be charged in addition to the assessment cost. Suitable evidence of previous qualifications will be required along with supporting verification such as letters from employers, training package requirements of previous courses and more. All evidence must be collected and deemed suitable in order for RPL application to be successful. Please note that the Formal Training is Mandatory and will need to be completed even with RPL.

DOGGING COURSE DATES & TIMES:

Courses are available Monthly and go for approximately two weeks. Times are from 6.00am to 3.00pm each day. Assessments are held monthly on Fridays. Course requires groups of 5-6 students and course dates are dependent on numbers, check for dates.

HOW TO ENROL:

Please phone our office on 1300 790 822 to discuss your training requirements or enquire online. To enrol please complete our booking form.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to read and write Basic English (Workplace Health & Safety Requirement).
• Minimum of 18 years of age (Workplace Health & Safety Requirement).
• Provide two forms of identification.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Please arrive in suitable Work-clothes, Work-boots (Preferably steel Capped)
• We recommend Sun Protection also – Hat, long sleeves, pants