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Key Facts: Dogging (DG) Exam

100

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

NAI

Knowledge + Calcs + Practical

WHS Regulators

100%

Critical Items Pass Mark

Safe Work / RTO pathway

5 yrs

Licence Validity

WHS Regulators

The Australia High Risk Work Licence Dogging (DG) assessment covers WHS planning, lifting gear, slinging, load/CG estimation, SWL calculations, crane signals, and exclusion/powerline controls. Critical safety and calculation items require 100%. This prep includes 100 practice questions.

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1Under SafeWork NSW guidance, what work does a Dogging (DG) high risk work licence authorise?

A.Operating a slewing mobile crane of any capacity

B.Applying slinging techniques (including selecting and inspecting lifting gear) and/or directing a crane/hoist operator when the load is out of the operator’s view

C.Erecting structural steel and tilt slabs without further licences

D.Supervising all high risk work on a construction site

Explanation: SafeWork NSW defines dogging (DG) as applying slinging techniques to sling a load (including selection and inspection of lifting gear) and/or directing a crane/hoist operator when the load is out of the operator’s view.

2Which nationally recognised unit of competency underpins the High Risk Work Licence class DG (Dogging)?

A.CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform basic rigging

B.CPCCLSF2001 Licence to erect/alter/dismantle scaffolding basic

C.CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging

D.TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform

Explanation: CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging is the nationally recognised unit aligned to HRW class DG.

3How long is an Australian High Risk Work Licence (including DG) typically valid before renewal is required?

A.2 years

B.3 years

C.5 years

D.10 years

Explanation: SafeWork NSW and other WHS regulators issue high risk work licences that expire after 5 years and must be renewed to continue high risk work.

4After receiving a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA) for dogging, within how many days must you typically apply for the HRW licence?

A.14 days

B.30 days

C.60 days

D.90 days

Explanation: SafeWork NSW requires applicants to apply for the new licence or class within 60 days from the date of issue of the Notice of Satisfactory Assessment (NSA).

5What is the minimum age to be eligible for a High Risk Work Licence for dogging in NSW?

A.16 years

B.17 years

C.18 years

D.21 years

Explanation: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a high risk work licence, including DG.

6Which document is typically required for high-risk construction work that includes dogging lifts on an Australian construction site?

A.Safety Data Sheet (SDS) only

B.Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

C.Manufacturer marketing brochure

D.Personal diary of lift times

Explanation: WHS regulations require a SWMS for high-risk construction work. Dogging activities commonly form part of HRCW and must follow workplace SWMS and procedures.

7Under the WHS Act, what is a dogger’s primary duty of care as a worker?

A.Approve all site lift plans on behalf of the PCBU

B.Take reasonable care for their own safety and ensure their acts or omissions do not adversely affect others, and comply with reasonable safety instructions

C.Ignore site rules if the crane operator disagrees

D.Guarantee the crane’s mechanical fitness without inspection

Explanation: Workers must take reasonable care for their own health and safety, take reasonable care that their acts/omissions do not adversely affect others, and comply with reasonable instructions and policies.

8What is the first (most effective) level in the hierarchy of control when planning dogging work?

A.Personal protective equipment (PPE)

B.Administrative controls such as procedures

C.Elimination of the hazard

D.Substitution with a less hazardous method only after PPE

Explanation: Elimination sits at the top of the hierarchy and provides the highest level of protection and reliability.

9Which statement best describes when a dogger is required?

A.Only when the load weighs more than 1 tonne

B.When judgement is required to select/inspect lifting gear based on load characteristics, and/or to direct the crane when the load is out of the operator’s view

C.Only when using a tower crane

D.Only when working after hours

Explanation: Dogging work involves judgement in selecting and inspecting lifting gear for the load’s size, shape, mass and centre of gravity, and directing the operator when the load is out of view.

10Who may conduct the final High Risk Work licence assessment for CPCCLDG3001?

A.Any licensed crane operator on site

B.Any RTO trainer without regulator accreditation

C.An assessor accredited in the licence class by the appropriate WHS regulator for that jurisdiction

D.A workplace first aider

Explanation: Assessment conditions for CPCCLDG3001 require that only assessors accredited in the licence class by the appropriate WHS regulator may conduct the final HRW licence assessment.

About the Dogging (DG) Exam

The Australia High Risk Work Licence for Dogging (DG) assessment verifies a candidate’s ability to safely perform dogging work under CPCCLDG3001. It covers planning work to WHS requirements (SWMS, PCBU/worker duties, hazards, hierarchy of control), selecting and inspecting lifting gear (FSWR, synthetic, chain, shackles, beams, plate clamps), applying slinging techniques for varied loads and temporary rope connections (sheet bend, clove hitch, rolling hitch, bowline), estimating load weight and centre of gravity, calculating WLL deration/SWL for included sling angles and hitch methods, directing crane operators with AS 2550.1-aligned hand/whistle/radio signals when loads are out of view, and maintaining exclusion zones and jurisdiction-specific powerline clearances.

Assessment

Closed-book written assessment using the National Assessment Instrument (NAI) — knowledge, calculations, and practical — administered by a WHS-regulator-accredited assessor at an approved RTO.

Time Limit

2.5 hours

Passing Score

Competency-based (100% correct on critical safety and load calculation items)

Exam Fee

$1,200 to $1,800 AUD for training and assessment, plus approximately $90 to $110 AUD for state licence registration (Safe Work Australia & State WHS Regulators (SafeWork NSW, WorkSafe VIC, SafeWork QLD, WorkSafe WA))

Dogging (DG) Exam Content Outline

18%

Planning & WHS

DG licence scope, CPCCLDG3001, 5-year validity, NAI assessment pathway, SWMS, PCBU and worker WHS duties, hierarchy of control, hazards and PPE.

17%

Lifting Gear Selection & Inspection

WLL tags, FSWR/synthetic/chain slings, shackles, eyebolts, plate clamps, spreaders/beams, tag lines, defect quarantine and manufacturer limits.

17%

Slinging Techniques

Sling angles, choke/wrap/reeve methods, temporary rope bends/hitches, load security, landing surfaces, and re-slinging unstable loads.

18%

Load Weight & Centre of Gravity

Density charts (concrete, steel, hardwood, aluminium, water, oil), volume-to-mass estimates, CG location, and consulting the crane operator on path.

18%

Load Calculations & SWL

Included-angle factors (0°=2.0, 30°≈1.93, 45°≈1.85, 60°≈1.73, 90°≈1.41, 120°=1.0), choke and wrap deration, two-leg assembly SWL, and critical NAI calculation items.

12%

Crane Signals, Exclusion Zones & Powerlines

AS 2550.1-aligned hand/whistle/radio direction, out-of-view loads, exclusion/traffic barricades, and jurisdiction-specific overhead powerline approach distances (NSW ordinary-person tables differ from other states).

How to Pass the Dogging (DG) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Competency-based (100% correct on critical safety and load calculation items)
Assessment: Closed-book written assessment using the National Assessment Instrument (NAI) — knowledge, calculations, and practical — administered by a WHS-regulator-accredited assessor at an approved RTO.
Time limit: 2.5 hours
Exam fee: $1,200 to $1,800 AUD for training and assessment, plus approximately $90 to $110 AUD for state licence registration

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Dogging (DG) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise Australian included-angle factors (SWL ≈ WLL_single × factor): 0°=2.0, 30°≈1.93, 45°≈1.85, 60°≈1.73, 90°≈1.41, 120°=1.0; apply choke/wrap deration from the manufacturer or course chart.

2Drill density × volume mass estimates using concrete 2,400, steel 7,850, hardwood 1,100, aluminium 2,700, water 1,000 and oil/fuel ~800 kg/m³.

3Practise AS 2550.1-aligned whistle signals (hoist up 2 short, lower 1 long, stop 1 short, boom up 3 short) and confirm radio channel/commands before every lift.

4For rigid multi-leg lifts, assume only two legs share the load unless equalising proves otherwise; prefer ~60° included angle, keep at or below 90° recommended maximum (120° is permitted but not recommended).

Frequently Asked Questions

What unit of competency is required for the Dogging (DG) High Risk Work Licence?

CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging is the nationally recognised unit. Completing training and passing the regulator-mandated assessment allows you to apply for HRW class DG; the unit alone does not issue the licence card.

What does the Dogging (DG) NAI assessment include?

The National Assessment Instrument assesses knowledge, calculations (load weight, sling angle and SWL deration), and practical competence. Critical safety and calculation items must be answered correctly, and practical work uses a slewing mobile crane with varied loads.

How long is a DG High Risk Work Licence valid?

High risk work licences, including DG, expire after 5 years and must be renewed. If you do not renew within 12 months of expiry, you generally must redo training and reassessment.

Are overhead powerline clearances the same everywhere in Australia?

No. Approach distances and No Go Zone rules vary by jurisdiction and voltage. SafeWork NSW ordinary-person tables commonly use 3 m (≤132 kV), 6 m (>132–330 kV) and 8 m (>330 kV); Victoria and other states use different zone systems. Always confirm the local Code and network operator conditions for the worksite.

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