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Licence to Perform Dogging (DG) practice test

High risk work licence, unit CPCCLDG3001

AUSHigh Risk Work (Class DG)
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Questions per test
30
Question pool
198 source-checked
Practice timer
45 minutes
Practice pass mark
80%

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Practice questions for the knowledge behind the Class DG dogging licence (unit CPCCLDG3001): load weight and centre of gravity, sling angles and WLL calculations, inspecting chain, wire rope and synthetic slings, shackles and eyebolts, crane signals, power lines and wind. Not the official assessment, which is a knowledge and practical assessment (including slinging and directing loads on a slewing mobile crane) run by an assessor accredited by the WHS regulator. Its question count and pass mark are not published, so 30 questions, 45 minutes and an 80% pass mark are ExamRoo practice settings. Not affiliated with any WHS regulator.

5 Most Common Licence to Perform Dogging (DG) Sample Questions & Answers

Preview 5 practice questions with answers and explanations that name their source.

Sample Question 1 of 5Definition of dogging work

Under the WHS Regulation, which of these is "dogging work"?

AOperating the crane from the cabin while someone else slings the load
BSlinging a load using judgement, or directing the operator when the load is out of view
CInspecting the crane's hoist rope and brakes at the start of each shift
DErecting structural steel and fixing it in place with bolts
Answer & Source:

Dogging work is the application of slinging techniques (including selecting and inspecting lifting gear) to sling a load, or directing a plant operator when the load is out of the operator's view. Operating the crane needs a crane licence, and erecting steel is rigging work, not dogging. Source: WHS Regulation 2011 (Qld) Sch 19, "dogging work".

Sample Question 2 of 5Definition of dogging work

In the definition of dogging, "slinging techniques" are those that need judgement about what?

AWhich crane to hire and where it should be set up
BThe wind speed and the ground bearing pressure on site
CThe suitability and condition of lifting gear and the method of slinging
DWhich hand signals the crane operator prefers to use
Answer & Source:

Slinging techniques means using judgement about the suitability and condition of lifting gear and the method of slinging, considering the nature of the load, its mass and its centre of gravity. Crane selection and ground pressure are lift-planning tasks, not the definition. Source: WorkSafe Queensland, Dogger - DG; WHS Regulation 2011 (Qld) Sch 19.

Sample Question 3 of 5When a licence is required

In Queensland, when may a worker without a dogging licence sling a load?

AWhen the load weighs less than one tonne and the crane is under 10 tonnes
BWhen a licensed crane operator watches from the cabin and gives the signals
CWhen the worker holds a White Card and has done a toolbox talk on slinging
DWhen a dogger, rigger or engineer has pre-set the slinging and the load stays in the operator's view
Answer & Source:

WorkSafe Queensland allows unlicensed slinging only where a licensed dogger, rigger or qualified engineer has predetermined the weight, slings, gear inspection and lifting points, the procedure is documented, the worker is trained, and the load stays in the operator's view the whole time. Load weight alone or a White Card does not remove the need for a licence. Source: WorkSafe Queensland, Dogger - DG.

Sample Question 4 of 5When a licence is required

In Victoria, slinging for a production line has been pre-determined by an engineer, but the loads now travel out of the crane operator's view and someone must direct them. What licence is needed?

AA dogging licence, because directing an out-of-view load is dogging work
BNo licence, because the slinging was pre-determined by an engineer
CA White Card only, as long as the written procedure is followed
DThe crane operator's licence covers whoever is giving the directions
Answer & Source:

WorkSafe Victoria says that if directions are needed while the load is out of the operator's view, the work is dogging work whatever slinging was pre-determined, so a dogging licence is required. Pre-determined slinging only removes the judgement part, not the out-of-view directing. Source: WorkSafe Victoria, Dogging and slinging techniques.

Sample Question 5 of 5When a licence is required

According to WorkSafe Victoria, who is generally regarded as suitably qualified to pre-determine slinging techniques for repetitive lifts?

AThe crane operator, because a crane licence is a higher class
BA dogger or rigger licence holder, or an engineer experienced in lifting procedures
CThe site supervisor, whatever licence they hold
DThe lifting gear supplier's sales representative
Answer & Source:

WorkSafe Victoria lists holders of a dogging (DG) or rigging (RB, RI, RA) licence, or engineers experienced in designing safe lifting procedures. A crane operator's licence is a different class and does not cover slinging judgement. Source: WorkSafe Victoria, Dogging and slinging techniques.

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