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Licence to Perform Dogging Course

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Licence to Perform Dogging Course

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Mixed Learning
On-Site

Tuition Fees

Commercial $ 1,700.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Learn all you need to know to get your dogging licence.

This nationally recognised course provides you with the core skills and knowledge you need to perform a variety of dogging tasks safely.

Over the course of five days, our experienced teaching team will teach you how to plan and prepare work and undertake thorough inspection of equipment. You’ll learn all about slinging techniques and calculating safe working loads in slings, as well as how to perform load mass and weight calculations.

You will also be equipped with core skills in relation to fibre ropes and knots, load placement, and directing the movement of loads using crane signals.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit completed, and be able to apply for National High Risk Work Licence – Dogging (DG) through WorkSafe Tasmania. The licence is valid for five years.

Note– You must be18 years of age and comply with the requirements outlined in the application for high-risk work published by WorkSafe Tasmania and have a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy.

This nationally recognised course provides you with the core skills and knowledge you need to perform a variety of dogging tasks safely.

You will also be equipped with core skills in relation to fibre ropes and knots, load placement, and directing the movement of loads using crane signals.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	27 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025	Short course Monday - Friday 27 - 31 October 8.00am to 4.00pm, I Block Room 2-01	Mixed Learning	Enrol & pay now
South
Clarence	12 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025	Short course 5 Days, Wednesday - Friday 8.00am to 4pm Week 1, Monday - Tuesday 8.00am to 4pm Week 2 Before clicking Apply Now or Enquire Now please make yourself aware of information in the drop-down headings below.	On-Site	Enrol & pay now
North West
Burnie	25 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025	Short course Attendance required on campus Monday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm. D block.	On-Site	Enrol & pay now
Burnie	13 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025	Short course Attendance required on campus Monday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm. D block.	On-Site	Enrol & pay now

Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

You must wear protective work wear (safety boots, Hi-Vis clothing) for the practical assessment.
These need to be supplied by the student.

Licensing and other requirements

Successful participants are able to apply for a National High Risk Work Licence (Dogging) (Dogman) as issued by Workplace Standards Tasmania under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.

This Licence is valid for five years and will then require renewal as outlined below:

- You’ll need to renew your licence every five years. WorkSafe Tasmania will post you a renewal notice, to the address you have registered with us.

- If you do not receive your renewed licence within 60 days of your application, you’ll need to call WorkSafe.

- You cannot perform high risk work while your licence has expired.

- Re-assessment is required if you do not renew your licence within this 12 months.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
CPCCLDG3001	Licence to perform dogging

Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

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Funding may be available for eligible building and construction industry businesses. Visit Keystone Tasmania for course information and eligibility criteria.

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6014200001-V02 Licence to Perform Dogging Course