Unit of competency Outline
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Licence to perform dogging
Licence to perform dogging
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCLDG3001
CPCCLDG3001
State Code
OCO88
OCO88
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform dogging work. Dogging consists of the application of slinging techniques to move a load, including the selection and inspection of lifting gear, and the directing of a plant operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of sight of the operator.Dogging work is conducted in the construction industry and other industries where loads are lifted and moved using cranes or hoists.Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan task.
- 1.1 Review task instructions, consult with relevant persons to seek clarification as required, and obtain relevant workplace information.
- 1.2 Obtain and interpret information, including safe work method statements (SWMSs), required to ensure that activities are performed in compliance with workplace-specific and safe work requirements.
- 1.3 Obtain and interpret information required to ensure that equipment inspection, use, maintenance and storage complies with manufacturer requirements.
- 1.4 Identify workplace and task-specific hazards and determine required risk controls and safety measures and equipment, including signs and barricades, personal protective equipment (PPE), and fall prevention and fall arrest equipment.
- 1.5 Calculate load weight, dimensions and centre of gravity.
- 1.6 Determine lifting and slinging points.
- 1.7 Calculate derated working load limit (WLL) of lifting equipment resulting from selected slinging techniques.
- 1.8 Establish required communication methods with plant operator.
2 Select and inspect equipment.
- 2.1 Select risk controls and equipment, including fall prevention and fall arrest equipment, and check that it is working and fit for purpose.
- 2.2 Select and check PPE.
- 2.3 Select lifting equipment and gear, inspect for defects, and isolate, tag out, report and record defective items.
- 2.4 Select communication equipment and check that it is working and fit for use.
3 Set up task.
- 3.1 Establish and maintain communication with relevant persons to ensure lift plan and risk controls are communicated clearly, including any impact on other workplace activities.
- 3.2 Ensure risk controls and safety measures and equipment have been put in place.
- 3.3 Prepare lifting equipment and gear for safe use.
- 3.4 Consult with relevant persons to ensure that the load destination is stable, able to bear the load and prepared for safe access and landing.
- 3.5 Attach and secure lifting equipment and gear to the plant-designated lifting point.
4 Perform task.
- 4.1 Direct plant designated lifting point/hook, over the load’s centre of gravity.
- 4.2 Attach and secure lifting equipment and gear to the load using slinging techniques.
- 4.3 Attach and secure tag line as required to guide the load.
- 4.4 Use signals and radio communication methods to direct the load movement, both in and out of sight of the plant operator.
- 4.5 Conduct test lift to check the security of the slings and the stability of the load, lifting equipment and gear.
- 4.6 Direct the movement of the load in accordance with lift plan, including lowering and landing.
- 4.7 Disconnect lifting gear from the load and direct the positioning of crane or hoist for next task.
5 Pack up and clean up.
- 5.1 Remove excess materials from work area.
- 5.2 Inspect lifting equipment and gear for defects, and isolate, label and report defective items.
- 5.3 Store lifting equipment and gear in accordance with workplace requirements.
- 5.4 Remove risk controls and safety measures and equipment.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9423 | CPCCLDG3001A | Licence to perform dogging | Unit of competency |