The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

perform dogging on at least two occasions, including:

developing preliminary dogging plan, detailing the following points:

confirmed details of dogging requirements

confirmed dimensions and mass

site access and egress

suitability and availability of materials

tools and equipment

identification of potential hazards

probable control measures

identification of site coordination requirements

scheduling resources required for planned lift

calculating safe working loads and centre of gravity, including using load charts and sling tags/charts

selecting and conducting pre and postoperational inspections on equipment, including:

lifting equipment

personal protective equipment

communication equipment

moving loads in conjunction with crane/hoist including demonstrating the following for loads of varying weights, sizes and shapes:

slinging load

loading

using portable lifting equipment, including blocks and lever hoists

lateral load movements or drifting load using multiple lifting devices

directing crane/hoist operator in movement of load when load is out of view of crane/hoist operator

directing crane/hoist operator in movement of load when load is in view of crane/hoist operator

directing crane/hoist operator in landing load when load is out of the view of crane/hoist operator

directing crane/hoist operator in landing load when load is in view of crane/hoist operator.

During the above the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

implement requirements, procedures and techniques for performing dogging through:

reading work load limit tags

using ropes as tag lines

using ropes to connect to loads using each of the following knot types:

clove hitch

rolling hitch

single sheet bend

bowline

calculating mass, dimensions and centre of gravity of load and assessing for lifting requirements

identified and using lifting/slinging points on load

clearing work area of materials by disposing, reusing or recycling on completion of work activity

work effectively with others to perform dogging that meets all of the required outcomes through:

communicating hazards and determining elimination or control of hazards

communicating lifting sequence with others

reporting work completion to relevant personnel.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to conduct lifting operations, including those relating to:

working at heights

key policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct lifting operations, including:

Australian standards and code of practice relating to dogging

National Standard for High Risk Work for dogging

national certification standards relating to dogging

operational and maintenance procedures

site and equipment safety requirements

principles and techniques for developing preliminary dogging plan, including:

confirmed details of dogging requirements

confirmed dimensions and mass

site access and egress

suitability and availability of materials

tools and equipment

identification of potential hazards

probable control measures

identification of site coordination requirements

signalling methods and communications techniques relating to dogging

types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of equipment required for dogging, including designs and functions of lifting equipment

principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies, including those relating to cranes and load moving equipment

basic techniques for communicating job activities with others.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to perform dogging

relevant documentation

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed where infrastructure is available to facilitate lateral load movement using multiple lifting devices; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

perform dogging on at least two occasions, including:

developing preliminary dogging plan, detailing the following points:

confirmed details of dogging requirements

confirmed dimensions and mass

site access and egress

suitability and availability of materials

tools and equipment

identification of potential hazards

probable control measures

identification of site coordination requirements

scheduling resources required for planned lift

calculating safe working loads and centre of gravity, including using load charts and sling tags/charts

selecting and conducting pre and postoperational inspections on equipment, including:

lifting equipment

personal protective equipment

communication equipment

moving loads in conjunction with crane/hoist including demonstrating the following for loads of varying weights, sizes and shapes:

slinging load

loading

using portable lifting equipment, including blocks and lever hoists

lateral load movements or drifting load using multiple lifting devices

directing crane/hoist operator in movement of load when load is out of view of crane/hoist operator

directing crane/hoist operator in movement of load when load is in view of crane/hoist operator

directing crane/hoist operator in landing load when load is out of the view of crane/hoist operator

directing crane/hoist operator in landing load when load is in view of crane/hoist operator.

During the above the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

implement requirements, procedures and techniques for performing dogging through:

reading work load limit tags

using ropes as tag lines

using ropes to connect to loads using each of the following knot types:

clove hitch

rolling hitch

single sheet bend

bowline

calculating mass, dimensions and centre of gravity of load and assessing for lifting requirements

identified and using lifting/slinging points on load

clearing work area of materials by disposing, reusing or recycling on completion of work activity

work effectively with others to perform dogging that meets all of the required outcomes through:

communicating hazards and determining elimination or control of hazards

communicating lifting sequence with others

reporting work completion to relevant personnel.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to conduct lifting operations, including those relating to:

working at heights

key policies, procedures and documentation required to conduct lifting operations, including:

Australian standards and code of practice relating to dogging

National Standard for High Risk Work for dogging

national certification standards relating to dogging

operational and maintenance procedures

site and equipment safety requirements

principles and techniques for developing preliminary dogging plan, including:

confirmed details of dogging requirements

confirmed dimensions and mass

site access and egress

suitability and availability of materials

tools and equipment

identification of potential hazards

probable control measures

identification of site coordination requirements

signalling methods and communications techniques relating to dogging

types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of equipment required for dogging, including designs and functions of lifting equipment

principles and techniques for identifying and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies, including those relating to cranes and load moving equipment

basic techniques for communicating job activities with others.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

personal protective equipment

equipment required to perform dogging

relevant documentation

be conducted in a safe environment; and,

be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,

be assessed where infrastructure is available to facilitate lateral load movement using multiple lifting devices; and,

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing the required level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.