About this course
This hands-on training will equip you with essential skills and knowledge to work as a dogger or rigger in the building and construction industry.
The course includes a strong focus on safety. You will learn how to work safely at heights and around electrical sources, services and assets.
You can choose electives in areas that interest you, for example:
- erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
- operate elevated work platforms
- operate a truck-mounted loading crane
- conduct concrete boom delivery operations
- enter and work in confined spaces.
Note that the availability of electives may vary depending on your selected training provider.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Licensing and regulatory information
Before entering a construction site, you'll need to complete the unit ‘CONISS012 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry'. If you complete this unit with a WorkSafe approved training provider, you will be issued with a Construction induction card (white card).
This course gives you the opportunity to qualify for industry licences such as:
- licence to perform dogging
- licence to perform rigging basic level
- licence to perform rigging intermediate level
- licence to operate a forklift truck
- licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist.
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
