Assessor Resource

MEM11004
Undertake dogging

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: July 2024


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: A

Unit Weight: 4

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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Hazards include one (1) or more of the following:

overhead power lines

trees

overhead service lines (steam, gas, water, telephone)

underground services

uneven and/or unstable ground

allowable floor loading as appropriate

other workers and persons

surrounding buildings/vessels/structures equipment

hazardous materials

corrosive substances

barricades

inadequate lighting

radio interference

Load shifting equipment includes one (1) or more of the following:

overhead cranes

overhead gantry

forklift with approved lifting boom/jib

mobile cranes

Lifting method includes the following:

slings in an appropriate configuration

Lifting gear includes one (1) or more of the following:

tags

slings

ropes

shackles

lifting clutches

snatch blocks

I bolts

spreader beams

chain blocks

chain shorteners and include equalising sheaves

collared I bolts

turn buckles

rigging screws

lifting lugs

Calculations include the following:

load and lifting gear calculations

Safe working practices include the following:

inspection of the environment, assessment of hazards and personnel safety

Communication and signalling methods include the following:

signals are given both within sight and out of sight of equipment operators

signals, including stop, raise, lower, slew, luff, extend and retract boom, using hands, verbal instructions and whistles

State or territory legislative requirements include the following:

appropriate WHS and acts and regulations

Australian Standards and codes of practice, including:

NOHSC:1006, National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standards for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment

AS 1418 Set-2011, Cranes, hoists and winches Set

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
 
 
 
Identify potential hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load shifting equipment and plan measures to eliminate or control these hazards 
 
 
 
 
 
Perform load moving to acceptable safe working practices, Australian Standards, codes of practice and specifications 
 
 
 
 

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