CPCCLDG3001 – Licence to Perform Dogging

Course Overview

This course aligns with CPCCLDG3001 – Licence to Perform Dogging from the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package. Participants will develop the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively perform dogging work in accordance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations, Australian Standards, and industry best practices.

Dogging work involves:

🔹 The selection and inspection of lifting gear
🔹 Calculating load weights and applying correct sling techniques
🔹 Directing crane operations using whistles, hand signals, and radios to ensure safe and effective lifting practices

This course supports the requirements for obtaining a High Risk Work Licence (DG class). The licence itself is issued by the relevant State/Territory regulator, not by Corrsafe.

View full unit details on training.gov.au

RTO 40621 – Registration details available on the National Register – CPCCLDG3001 is listed on Corrsafe’s scope of registration.

🛠️ Training is delivered directly by Corrsafe Enterprises Pty Ltd (RTO 40621). No third-party providers are used.

Training and assessment are conducted in compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), relevant Codes of Practice, and all applicable Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation.

The Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) logo is used in accordance with the NRT Logo Conditions of Use Policy.

Who Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for individuals who:

✔️ Intend to work in construction, mining, transport, or logistics where lifting and crane operations are common
✔️ Require a Dogging High Risk Work Licence (DG class)
✔️ Are crane operators, riggers, or general labourers looking to upskill
✔️ Are entering or advancing in high-risk work environments

What You’ll Learn

The course covers the following key areas:

🔧 Inspecting and selecting appropriate lifting gear (slings, chains, shackles, hooks, etc.)
📊 Calculating load weights, sling angles, and safe lifting methods
📢 Communicating effectively with crane operators using verbal commands, hand signals, and radios
🔒 Implementing workplace procedures and risk controls for lifting operations
🔠 Understanding legislative, licensing, and WHS compliance requirements related to dogging

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

🔹 Minimum Age: Students may undertake the training prior to turning 18; however, they cannot apply for their HRWL until they are 18 years of age.
🔹 English Language: Participants must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to ensure they can meet course requirements. We offer LLN assistance, learning support, and referrals to other services. Speak with our team before enrolment if you require additional assistance.
🔹 Physical Fitness: A reasonable level of fitness is required for the practical components.
🔹 Identification: Three matching, original, evidence of identity documents. Photocopies or digital images are not accepted for licensing purposes. Evidence of Identity document.
🔹 USI Requirement: Participants must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol. Visit www.usi.gov.au for more info. Corrsafe verifies each USI with the Registrar prior to use, in accordance with the Student Identifiers Act.
🔹 PPE: Participants must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including high-visibility shirt or vest, and closed in shoes.

📋 Note: All participants complete a brief Learner Suitability Self-Assessment at the start of the course to confirm their readiness and identify any support needs.

Course Duration

This course includes 40–60 hours of structured learning:

🔹 Supervised training & assessment: 26–38 hours
🔹 Pre-course study & reading: 6–10 hours
🔹 Independent study: 4–6 hours

A typical dogging course is delivered over four days.

Course Delivery Methods

This course is delivered via blended or face-to-face training, depending on learner needs.

🔹 Face-to-Face Delivery may run over 3 or 4 days depending on whether pre-learning is completed beforehand.

👉 All learners, regardless of delivery mode, must complete a short Challenge Test at the start of the face-to-face session to confirm readiness and verify knowledge. All learners complete a short Challenge Test at the start of the face-to-face session to confirm readiness and verify knowledge. The Challenge Test is a diagnostic tool only and does not form part of the formal assessment for CPCCLDG3001. Learners who are not yet ready will be offered additional support and may have their assessment rescheduled.

Training and assessment are conducted by WHSQ-approved assessors using the National Assessment Instrument (NAI).

Assessment Methods

Assessment is conducted using the WHSQ-mandated National Assessment Instrument (NAI):

 Theory Assessment: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions
 Practical Demonstration: Hands-on dogging tasks including:

🔹 Selecting and inspecting lifting gear

🔹 Slinging uneven and complex loads

🔹 Directing crane operators via hand/whistle signals

 Equipment Used:

🔹 Mobile slewing crane (≥7t) with licensed operator

🔹 Uneven load (≥2t), steel plates (min 1.5m x 2m x 25mm)

🔹 Steel pipes (≥200kg), stillage loads, plate clamps

🔹 Round load (≥300mm diameter, ≥3m length)

🔹 Tagline rope (16mm), fibre rope (10mm+) for bends/hitches

A WHSQ-licensed high-risk work assessor will supervise and complete the final knowledge and practical assessments. All practical components will be carried out in a controlled, compliant environment with a registered slew crane, standard loads, and correct safety procedures in place.

Participants must be deemed competent in both theory and practical components to be eligible for an Assessment Summary which can then be submitted to WHSQ for High Risk Work Licence application.

This unit is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and meets industry compliance standards. 

Certificate & Outcome

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for CPCCLDG3001 – Licence to Perform Dogging, issued by Corrsafe RTO 40621.
This unit is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Participants will be eligible to apply for a High Risk Work Licence (DG class) with WorkSafe Queensland or the relevant state authority.
📢 Please note: Completion of training and assessment does not guarantee the issue of a High Risk Work Licence. Participants must submit their Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) (or relevant authority in their state) within 60 days to apply for the licence. Additional application and licence fees apply.

Applying for a High Risk Work Licence

Upon successful completion of the assessment and being deemed Competent by Corrsafe, candidates are eligible to apply for a High-Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for Dogging.
Applications must be submitted via the WorkSafe QLD Online Services portal. The application fee is approximately $109.71 per class.
Applicants are required to hold a Queensland Digital Identity (QDI). From 16 March 2025, all previous QGov accounts will be migrated to QDI, and applicants will be prompted to verify their identity during the application process.
To complete the application, you will need:

🔹 Your current HRWL (if applying to add an additional class)
🔹 A valid form of identification issued by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (e.g., QLD driver licence, adult proof of age card, or customer reference number)

Payments can be made by credit card or BPAY. If you are unable to complete the application online, please contact WorkSafe Queensland on 1300 631 948.

Reassessment Information – Not Yet Competent

Candidates who are assessed as Not Yet Competent may contact Corrsafe to arrange a reassessment. Please phone (07) 4785 2850 or email admin@corrsafe.com.au. A reassessment fee of $300 may apply. Where only one component of the assessment has been failed, the reassessment must be completed within 60 days. Failure to do so will require the candidate to repeat both components of the assessment.
Candidates who are unsuccessful in both components may collect their logbook and continue practical experience under the supervision of a current HRWL holder until they are ready to reattempt the assessment.

Career & Job Opportunities

This unit of competency, together with a current High Risk Work Licence (DG class), is essential or highly desirable for roles such as:

🏗️ Dogmen and riggers in construction
⛏️ Mine site crane and lifting operators
🚧 Infrastructure, transport, and logistics workers
🛠️ Engineering and maintenance teams in industrial sectors

🔹Holding a valid HRWL for Dogging is a legal requirement to perform dogging in Australia.

CSQ Funding

This course is eligible for Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding under the 2025–2026 Short Course Program. CSQ provides financial support to help upskill Queensland’s building and civil construction workforce.

CSQ Subsidy available: $1200.00

Student Contribution: $550.00
(includes $500.00 CSQ-mandated co-contribution fee + $50.00 non-funded administration fee)

Applicants must receive written confirmation of CSQ funding approval before commencing training, as retrospective claims are not permitted. Funding is subject to eligibility and availability. CSQ funding is limited, competitive, and not guaranteed. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to eligibility and program availability.

👉 For full eligibility details and information on how to apply, visit our CSQ Funding Information Page.

Refund / Fee Policy Disclosure

A full breakdown of fees, inclusions, payment options, and our refund policy is available in our Student Handbook or upon request.

Learner Wellbeing & Support

At Corrsafe Enterprises (RTO 40621), we support the whole learner not just their assessments. If you’re facing challenges, we’re here to help.
Support Available:

We’re committed to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that helps every learner thrive.

Enrolment Process

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form
3️⃣ You will receive pre-course reading material
4️⃣ Attend the scheduled face-to-face training, including theory and practical components
5️⃣ Complete the practical and knowledge-based assessments conducted by our qualified assessor

📞 For assistance, call 07 47 852 850 or email admin@corrsafe.com.au