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Undertake dogging

Undertake dogging

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM11004
State Code
OAV68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to attach slings to loads and move loads using appropriate communication and signalling methods with a crane driver in a workshop or on-site.This unit is not intended to apply to machine loading and simple straight lifts where knowledge of codes and signals is not required.Depending on the equipment being used a high risk work licence may be required and users should check with the relevant authorities.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Attach lifting gear to loads
  • 2.1 Identify potential hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load shifting equipment and plan measures to eliminate or control these hazards
  • 2.2 Obtain site information, as necessary
  • 2.3 Inspect load and determine best lifting method
  • 2.4 Select load shifting equipment appropriate to load
  • 2.5 Inspect lifting gear and label and reject damaged or worn items
  • 2.6 Calculate safe working loads to Australian Standards, as appropriate
  • 2.7 Attach lifting gear to load in most appropriate and safe manner and to specifications, as required
3 Move loads
  • 3.1 Perform load moving to acceptable safe working practices, Australian Standards, codes of practice and specifications
  • 3.2 Connect lifting gear to load shifting equipment using safe and appropriate techniques
  • 3.3 Use communication and signalling methods to coordinate the load movement in a safe manner
  • 3.4 Ground load or put down in accordance with prescribed procedure, in a safe and stable manner
  • 3.5 Detach all lifting gear from load mover and load
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5481 MEM11004B Undertake dogging Unit of competency