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Perform dogging

Perform dogging

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIHAN208A
State Code
WB604
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/03/2012
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
10/02/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the performance of dogging in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning for dogging, preparing for dogging, moving loads and cleaning up. The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for dogging
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify work requirements and safety information before proceeding
  • 1.3. Develop a preliminary dogging plan and site sketch taking account of essential information
  • 1.4. Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the load designer and other persons as appropriate
  • 1.5. Confirm hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment and identify and check measures to eliminate or control these hazards with appropriate parties
  • 1.6. Finalise and confirm dogging plan, including the scheduling of required resources, as meeting the applicable standards and codes
  • 1.7. Identify and implement and signage or barricading requirements
2. Prepare for dogging
  • 2.1. Identify, select, inspect, and verify as serviceable dogging equipment, materials and tools required for the plan
  • 2.2. Label for repair or destroy unserviceable equipment, materials and tools
  • 2.3. Communicate job sequencing schedule with team members to ensure coordination
  • 2.4. Calculate load mass and centre of gravity using load charts and standard calculations
  • 2.5. Calculate load in slings and equipment to suit job requirements
3. Move loads
  • 3.1. Perform load moving in accordance with the plan and acceptable safe work practices, standards and codes and specifications
  • 3.2. Perform work safely at heights, within uncompleted structures and/or in confined and enclosed spaces
  • 3.3. Connect lifting gear to load
  • 3.4. Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment in accordance with relevant standards
  • 3.5. Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support appropriate to the task
  • 3.6. Follow appropriate designer's specifications during the placement and securing of the load
  • 3.7. Direct load to landing position using communication compliant with Australian standards and site procedures
4. Clean up
  • 4.1. Dismantle and inspect load shifting equipment
  • 4.2. Clear work area of materials by disposing, reusing or recycling
  • 4.3. Check, clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • 4.4. Work completion procedures are applied and relevant personnel notified that work is finished
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
management plans
relevant OHS policy
relevant code of practice
manufacturer's instructions
safe working procedures (or equivalents)
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Work requirement and safety information and procedures may include:
shift briefings
handover details
work orders
relevant legislation and regulations
relevant Australian standards
management plans
relevant OHS policy
relevant code of practice
manufacturer's instructions
safe working or job procedures (or equivalents)
work briefings including:
site plans and drawings
work specifications
basic working plans
material schedules
confirmed mass and dimensions of loads
capacities and availability of load shifting equipment
Preliminary dogging plan may include:
confirmed details of dogging requirements
confirmed dimensions
site access and egress
suitability and availability of materials
tools and equipment
identification of potential hazards
probable control measures
identification of site coordination requirements
Equipment may include:
slings
ropes
shackles
eye bolts
spreader beams
tools and equipment are to include:
brick cages
personnel cages
kibbles
rubbish bins
spreader bars and beams
rescue cages

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions to perform dogging
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the performance of dogging
working with others to undertake and perform dogging that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of dogging that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and perform dogging
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W2265 MNMG207A Conduct dogging operations Unit of competency
W1735 MNCG1043A Conduct dogging operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH302 RIIHAN208D Perform dogging Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W673 RII30909 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification
W664 RII21109 Certificate II in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore) Qualification