RIIHAN208D Perform dogging

Release: 4

RIIHAN208D Perform dogging

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	This unit replaces RIIHAN208A Perform dogging.
2	Editorial corrections.
3	Required frequency and volume of evidence amended in Performance evidence. Substantial amendments made in Assessment Conditions field, including: references to Industry Sectors, assessor and subject matter expert experience requirements, how assessment should be conducted and what it should confirm.
4	This version was released with RII Resources and Infrastructure Training Package version 3.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform dogging, including planning for dogging, preparing dogging equipment and moving loads.

This unit is appropriate for those working in site-based roles.

The work required in this unit relates to the National Standard for High Risk Work but this unit does not provide the licence. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors and must be sourced prior to applying this unit.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Plan and prepare for dogging	1.1 Access, interpret and apply dogging compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and safety information before proceeding 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.4 Develop a preliminary dogging plan and site sketch considering essential information 1.5 Check and confirm job feasibility and schedule with the load designer and other relevant persons 1.6 Confirm hazards associated with the use of cranes and other load moving equipment, and identify and review measures to eliminate or control these hazards with appropriate parties 1.7 Finalise and confirm dogging plan, including the scheduling of required resources 1.8 Identify and implement signage and/or barricading requirements
2. Prepare dogging equipment	2.1 Identify, select, inspect, and verify as serviceable dogging equipment, materials and tools required for the plan 2.2 Label for repair or disposal unserviceable equipment, materials and tools 2.3 Communicate and coordinate job sequencing schedule with team 2.4 Calculate load mass and centre of gravity using load charts and standard calculations 2.5 Calculate load in slings and equipment to suit job requirements
3. Move loads	3.1 Perform load moving in accordance with the plan and acceptable safe work practices, standards and codes and specifications 3.2 Perform work safely at heights, within uncompleted structures and/or in confined and enclosed spaces 3.3 Connect lifting gear to load 3.4 Connect load to movement device using appropriate and certified equipment in accordance with relevant standards 3.5 Ensure stability of the load by application of load movement procedure, temporary bracing and/or load support appropriate to the task 3.6 Follow appropriate designer’s specifications during the placement and securing of the load 3.7 Direct load to landing position using communication compliant with Australian standards and site procedures
4. Clean up	4.1 Dismantle and inspect load shifting equipment 4.2 Clear work area of materials by disposing, reusing or recycling 4.3 Check, clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 4.4 Apply work completion procedures, notify personnel of work completion

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Skill	Description
Reading	Identifies and interprets relevant information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations
Numeracy	Identifies and comprehends relevant mathematical information in required to determine equipment operating capacities

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
RIIHAN208D Perform dogging (Release 4)	RIIHAN208D Perform dogging (Release 3)	Minor updates to application and assessor requirements and formatting for consistency	Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272