Dogging Licence | KI Training & Assessing

A dogging licence is the WorkSafe WA high risk work licence that lets you sling loads and direct a crane operator on Perth construction sites. KI Training & Assessing delivers CPCCLDG3001 from 70 Cleaver Terrace, Welshpool WA 6104 and 51A, Burlington St, Naval Base WA 6165.

The formal name is CPCCLDG3001 Licence to Perform Dogging, and it sits in the DG class of the national high risk work licence framework. It is the credential WorkSafe WA checks on site before letting anyone sling a crane load, judge load weight, or use hand and whistle signals to guide a crane operator whose view of the load is blocked.

Two things sit behind the dogging licence Perth crews ask for: the nationally recognised unit of competency CPCCLDG3001 listed on training.gov.au, and the DG class card issued by WorkSafe WA once your training records, assessor paperwork and Australia Post identity check are lodged.

KI Training & Assessing is a Perth-based RTO running the dogging course WA employers recognise, with the same DG outcome whether you train at Welshpool or south of the river at Naval Base. The course fee, the WorkSafe WA application fee and the Australia Post identity check fee are three separate line items, so anyone quoting a single all-in number without naming the regulator fee is hiding something.

Key takeaways for Perth dogging candidates:

• KI Training & Assessing has trained over 10,243 students for high risk work licences, with 258+ Google reviews and a 98% satisfaction record across WA.
• A dogging licence is the WorkSafe WA DG class HRWL mapped to CPCCLDG3001, and it is checked at the gate on every Perth crane lift.
• Course fee, WorkSafe WA application fee, and Australia Post identity check are three separate line items; any single all-in quote is hiding a regulator cost.
• Welshpool and Naval Base campuses run the same CPCCLDG3001 delivery and assessment, so eastern suburbs and Kwinana crews receive an identical DG outcome.
• Dogging is the prerequisite for basic rigging (CPCCLRG3001), so booking the dogging-then-rigging sequence is the standard pathway for Perth crane crews.

A common mistake on Perth sites is treating dogging and rigging as the same ticket. They are not. Your DG ticket Perth supervisors look for covers a defined scope: slinging techniques (selecting chains, slings, shackles and lifting gear matched to the load), load estimation (calculating mass, centre of gravity and sling angles before the lift), directing a crane operator (using standard hand signals and whistle signals when the operator cannot see the load), and pre-use inspection of lifting equipment with tag-out of damaged gear.

Rigging starts where dogging ends. Basic rigging (CPCCLRG3001) adds structural steel erection, precast concrete, mast climbers, perimeter safety screens and similar tasks. You cannot enrol in basic rigging until you hold a current dogging licence, which is why most Perth crews book the dogging and rigging course Perth pathway in sequence, not in parallel.

For employers, the practical rule is simple: if a worker is going to choose lifting gear, judge the weight of an unknown load, or direct a crane, they need the dogman licence WA regulators recognise (a current DG card) before they touch the job. A white card and toolbox talk is not a substitute.

You need a DG ticket when your work involves slinging a load, selecting lifting gear, estimating load weight, or directing a crane operator during a lift. In practice, that means the dogging licence Perth employers ask for is relevant to construction labourers, crane crew offsiders, shutdown workers, steel-fixing teams, civil crews, precast yards, mechanical fitters and warehouse crews moving awkward loads by crane.

The licence is also common for workers trying to move from general labouring into crane, rigging or shutdown work. A Kwinana labourer working as a crane offsider, for example, may be useful on site, but without the DG class high risk work licence they cannot legally take responsibility for calculating a load, selecting the sling arrangement, or signalling the crane operator when the lift is out of view.

Employers usually ask for a current dogman licence WA before putting someone on the lift crew because it proves the worker has been assessed against a recognised national unit, not just shown a site-specific procedure. A verification of competency may help confirm current skill later, but it does not replace the original high risk work licence dogging requirement.

Before booking CPCCLDG3001 Perth training, check the basics. Applicants for a high risk work licence must be at least 18 years old before applying to WorkSafe WA. You will also need a Unique Student Identifier (USI), suitable photo identification, and enough English language, literacy and numeracy to read lift plans, understand safety instructions, complete calculations and communicate clearly around cranes.

A construction white card is strongly expected for anyone intending to use the ticket on a building or civil site. It does not authorise dogging work by itself, but it shows you understand the general safety framework used across Western Australian construction. If your reading, writing or maths is rusty, raise it before enrolment rather than waiting until assessment day; load charts, sling angles and hazard controls are part of the work.

KI Training & Assessing can deliver the course from 70 Cleaver Terrace, Welshpool WA 6104 for workers based near Perth Airport, Welshpool, Redcliffe, Bayswater and the eastern industrial corridor. South-of-river crews can also look at 51A, Burlington St, Naval Base WA 6165 when the course schedule suits their team.

The dogging course WA workers complete should prepare them for both the training unit and the regulator-facing licence assessment. Expect a mix of theory, practical lifting exercises and formal assessment. The theory component covers workplace hazards, communication methods, load characteristics, lifting gear selection, inspection requirements, exclusion zones, emergency controls and the legal responsibilities attached to dogging work.

The practical component is where the ticket starts to make sense. Students practise identifying lifting points, checking tags and working load limits, choosing slings and shackles, setting up basic lifts, maintaining line of sight where possible, and using standard signals when the crane operator needs direction. Good dogging training Welshpool should feel repetitive for the right reasons: safe lifts depend on consistent checks before anyone gives the signal to move.

Assessment is normally treated as its own serious stage, not a casual sign-off at the end of a lesson. Candidates must show they can plan the lift, control hazards, communicate clearly, use the correct gear and complete the required knowledge evidence. Passing CPCCLDG3001 is the training outcome; applying for the WorkSafe WA DG class card is the separate licensing step after successful assessment.

Assessment day for a dogging licence is structured, observed, and documented. Candidates work through theory questions first, covering hazard identification, sling angles, load weight estimation, communication protocols, and equipment inspection. The theory component is not a memory test; it checks that you can apply rules under pressure, the same way you would on a live site when a crew is waiting on the hook.

The practical component is where most of the day is spent. You will be observed slinging a range of loads, symmetrical and asymmetrical, selecting appropriate slings and shackles, calculating sling angles, conducting pre-use inspections, and directing a crane operator through clear hand signals and radio calls. Assessors look for deliberate, repeatable technique rather than speed. One anonymous Kwinana labourer who completed his dogging course Perth at KI Training & Assessing described the day as “exactly like a slow site shift, they want to see you stop, think, and call it, not rush through.”

Documentation is collected throughout: notice of assessment, third-party reports if relevant, photo ID checks, and the assessor’s record of performance. Once you have satisfactorily completed CPCCLDG3001, KI Training & Assessing issues a notice of assessment that you then take to WorkSafe WA, along with the Australia Post identity check, to apply for the DG class high risk work licence card itself.

KI Training & Assessing’s second site at 51A, Burlington St, Naval Base WA 6165 was set up specifically for the Kwinana industrial corridor: the steel, fabrication, marine, and heavy haulage businesses south of the river that lose hours every time crew have to travel north for training. Delivering dogging training Naval Base locally means apprentices, labourers, and trade assistants can attend without a full day of windscreen time before they even start the course.

The Naval Base intake runs the same CPCCLDG3001 syllabus, the same theory and practical mix, and the same assessment standard as the Welshpool yard. Crews from Henderson, Rockingham, Cockburn, and Hope Valley default to this campus because it keeps people close to their work front and matches the local fabrication, marine, and resources tempo.

A dogger is a person who directs the operator of a crane during the lifting and movement of loads where the load is out of view of the operator.

Source: Wikipedia, Dogger occupation

A dogging licence is rarely the end goal; it is the gateway ticket for lift crew work and the prerequisite for basic rigging (CPCCLRG3001). Once you hold a current DG card, you can enrol in basic rigging, then intermediate and advanced rigging if the work demands it. Many doggers also stack adjacent high risk work licences over time: forklift (TLILIC0003) for yard work, EWP (TLILIC0005) for elevated access, and slewing or non-slewing crane tickets if they are moving toward operating rather than directing.

For Perth crews working across construction, steel fabrication, marine, and resources, the DG ticket signals you have been formally assessed on slinging, load estimation, and crane communication, which is why it appears on so many site mobilisation checklists. KI Training & Assessing keeps the high risk work licence Perth pathway visible to students so they can plan the next ticket without guessing.

KI Training & Assessing accepts standard payment options for individuals enrolling in CPCCLDG3001, with the course fee paid to the RTO and the WorkSafe WA application fee plus Australia Post identity check paid separately at the licensing stage. Employers booking a crew benefit from group rates and consolidated invoicing, useful for businesses tracking training spend by project or cost centre.

Group bookings are handled through a short call with the office: dates, headcount, site (Welshpool 70 Cleaver Terrace or Naval Base 51A, Burlington St), and any specific equipment focus. For larger fabricators and logistics businesses, KI Training & Assessing can scope a private intake so the whole crew trains together and returns to site on the same day.

Booking is straightforward. Confirm you meet the prerequisites (18+ at WorkSafe WA stage, USI, photo ID, white card expected), pick a delivery site (Welshpool or Naval Base), and lock in a date with KI Training & Assessing. Bring your photo ID, USI, sturdy boots, hi-vis, and a notepad. After successful assessment, take your notice of assessment and Australia Post identity check to WorkSafe WA to receive your DG class high risk work licence card.

How long does a dogging course take in Perth? Most candidates complete CPCCLDG3001 across a structured block of theory and practical assessment days. Exact duration depends on prior experience and assessor sign-off.

Do I need a white card before enrolling in a dogging course? A construction white card is expected for site-based work and is treated as standard for anyone entering a dogging course Perth program.

Is dogging the same as rigging? No. Dogging (CPCCLDG3001) covers slinging and crane direction. Basic rigging (CPCCLRG3001) is a separate, more advanced licence that requires a current DG ticket first.

Can my employer book a group? Yes. Group bookings at Welshpool or Naval Base are common for fabricators, logistics yards, and construction crews. Contact the office to scope dates.

Where do I get the actual licence card? KI Training & Assessing issues the notice of assessment after you pass CPCCLDG3001. You then apply to WorkSafe WA with an Australia Post identity check to receive the DG class HRWL card.

Ready to lock in a dogging licence at Welshpool or Naval Base? Speak with the team via our training office contact page and reserve your seat in the next CPCCLDG3001 intake.