How to Become a Dogman
Ever looked up at a crane lift and wondered who’s guiding the whole show from the ground? That’s the dogman. It’s hands-on,
safety-focused work, and for a lot of people, it’s the first step into the lifting game. Not to be confused with someone who trains dogs.
To become a dogman in Australia, you need formal DG licence training with an approved RTO, a theory and practical assessment, and a high-risk work licence issued by your state regulator. In Queensland, that means the unit CPCCLDG3001 and a licence application to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) within 60 days of your practical assessment. You must be at least 18.
To set the expectation up early, though: a DG high-risk work licence won’t just hand you a job or a guaranteed pay rise. What it will do (hopefully), is move you out of general labouring and into skilled lifting work – the kind used across construction, civil, ports, manufacturing, mining and renewable energy. From there, rigging and crane operations open up.
Read on for what a Dogman actually does, what the work can pay, how to get your DG licence, and where it can take you.
Dogging and Rigging – A Beginner’s Guide
If you’re looking to get into the construction industry, you may have heard the terms “dogging” and “rigging” being thrown around. But what do they mean?
What’s the difference between a dogger and a rigger? And what levels of rigging are there? In this blog post, we’ll explain all that and more, so you can make an informed decision about your career in construction.
6 Reasons you Need a Dogging Ticket
If you work in construction in Australia, chances are you’ve heard of a ‘Dogging ticket’. But what exactly is it?
A Dogging ticket is a high risk work licence that allows you to direct the crane operator when moving loads around a construction site. It also involves using various slinging techniques and dogmen are responsible for ensuring lifting gear is in good working condition. It’s a nationally recognised qualification, and is valid for 5 years. Here are 6 reasons why you need a Dogging ticket.