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Locations

  • Alanvale
  • Burnie
  • Clarence

Attendance options

  • Short course

Study type

  • Mixed Learning
  • On-Site
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Tuition Fees

  • Commercial $ 1,877.00

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

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.

Locations, dates & times

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
North
Alanvale24 Mar 2025 -
28 Mar 2025
Short course

Monday - Friday 24 - 28 March 8.00am to 4.00pm, I Block Room 2-01

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Alanvale12 May 2025 -
16 May 2025
Short course

Monday - Friday 12 - 16 May 8.00am to 4.00pm, I Block Room 1-25

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Alanvale14 Jul 2025 -
18 Jul 2025
Short course

Monday - Friday 14 - 18 July 8.00am to 4.00pm, I Block Room 1-25

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Alanvale27 Oct 2025 -
31 Oct 2025
Short course

Monday - Friday 27 - 31 October 8.00am to 4.00pm, I Block Room 2-01

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South
Clarence12 Feb 2025 -
18 Feb 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.

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North West
Burnie17 Mar 2025 -
21 Mar 2025
Short course

Attendance required on campus Monday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm. D block.

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Burnie12 May 2025 -
16 May 2025
Short course

Attendance required on campus Monday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm. D block.

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Burnie21 Jul 2025 -
25 Jul 2025
Short course

Attendance required on campus Monday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm. D block.

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Burnie25 Aug 2025 -
29 Aug 2025
Short course

Attendance required on campus Monday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm. D block.

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Burnie13 Oct 2025 -
17 Oct 2025
Short course

Attendance required on campus Monday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm. D block.

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Funded by Keystone Tasmania logo

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

Funded by Keystone Tasmania logo

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

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