OVERVIEW
Major Training provides excellent dogging training in Brisbane that gives you the knowledge and skills to work safely around cranes and hoists. You’ll be trained how to perform dogging, sling loads, direct crane movements, and select the appropriate lifting equipment required for a range of dogging tasks on highly active construction projects.
The Dogman course we offer covers theoretical learning and practical applications led by our trainers, industry experts with real onsite experience. If you’re looking for your first role or your next step in the construction industry, our team will help you get job-ready. In addition, successful completion of the dogging course means you can apply for a high-risk work licence.
Complete your training at our Brisbane Dogman course training facility, or we can deliver it directly to your work site. With a Dogman ticket, you’ll have the skills to access a wider range of roles and unlock new career opportunities across construction, mining industries, transport, and infrastructure.
Get your licence and kickstart your career in construction, infrastructure, mining, and other industries that rely on safe lifting operations.
Course Details
Major Training’s Dogman or Dogging ticket is a nationally recognised qualification that will get you ready for a range of crane operator roles. Once trained, you’ll receive your Dogman ticket, allowing you to apply for your high-risk work (HRW) licence and work on construction projects.
Our extensive Brisbane dogman course includes five days of formal classes, covering all the necessary theoretical knowledge along with supervised logbook training for up to 40 hours. The goal is for learners to gain practical experience under expert guidance.
With increasingly large-scale construction developments in Brisbane, including preparations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, your Dogman licence will prove extra useful across the city.
Other major projects in Brisbane where a Dogman ticket is likely to be valuable include:
- Victoria Park Precinct – A multi-billion dollar redevelopment transforming Brisbane’s central parklands into the primary hub for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It features a brand-new 63,000-seat stadium and the National Aquatic Centre.
- Brisbane Metro Expansion – A major transit infrastructure initiative extending mass transit network corridors north to Carseldine, south to Springwood, east to Capalaba, and directly to the Brisbane Airport.
- Coomera Connector – Another massive multi-stage highway project creating a new 45-kilometre high-speed corridor between Logan and the Gold Coast to significantly reduce heavy congestion on the Pacific Motorway.
What's INCLUDED:
Entry Requirements
- Be able to read and write basic English (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- Pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
- Provide three forms of identification. Click here to view valid documents: Valid Documents
- Wear steel-capped or safety boots on site; sun protection hat, long-sleeved shirt, and pants – are also recommended
Get Funding for Your Course
Students and employers in QLD and NSW are eligible for funded training courses and apprenticeships through state and federal incentives.
Dogman Course Brisbane Career Pathways
Dogmen are responsible for preparing loads for lifting operations and communicating with crane operators to make sure loads are moved safely and with precision. This makes their role crucial on construction sites, infrastructure projects, industrial facilities, and other environments where cranes are involved. A Dogman licence provides the training needed to perform these tasks safely while reducing risks to workers, equipment, and the surrounding worksite.
Possible Roles
Potential wages could be in the region of $65,000 to $75,000 per year or around $37 per hour
Delivery Options
Our Dogman course can be delivered at our Brisbane facility or at your chosen location. Major Training Group provides flexible and accessible training options that cater to both new and existing workers. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to enhance your skills, we offer programs designed to help you succeed.
Utilise Major's well-equipped sites across South East Queensland (SEQ) for your training needs. We have popular industry courses running weekly.
Major also run courses in Northern NSW. Contact us today to learn more about undertaking a course in Northern NSW.
Course Details
FULL DOGMAN TRAINING & ASSESSMENT
Duration: 5 days
Time: 6:30am to 3pm
Who is this course for: This course is suitable for those with little or no formal Dogging experience who are looking to gain employment or start a new career. Delivered in person over five days, the course covers everything you need to know from start to finish.
- The formal and informal requirements of the training are completed in a controlled environment at Major Training’s simulated worksites
- Everything you need from start to finish
- 40-hour competency-based training over 5 days delivered by our knowledgeable team or theory online with 3 days practical and gap training, 1 day assessment
- Courses start Mondays
- Assessments are on Fridays
FORMAL DOGMAN ASSESSMENT & TRAINING COURSE
Duration: 1-2 days formal training, 1 day practical training & up to 6 months log book on the job and one day of assessment
Who is this course for: Suitable for existing workers requiring a SOA / Dogging Licence to enter the workforce and that can complete the mandatory informal training on the job at their current employment
- Employer involvement and licenced operator required to supervise
- All requirements of the training are completed in a controlled environment at Major Training Group’s high quality simulated worksites throughout QLD and your employers workplace
- Informal training – Up to 40 hours supervised log book training is completed on the job in the workplace
- Formal training is completed at a Major Training site
- Dogging formal training is on the first day of the course with assessment once the logbook is completed
- Employers must agree and fill in all relevant areas of the students logbook
- Students must log hours and detail of relevant tasks performed at their workplace
- Student log book must be signed off by employer or employer’s representative with the relevant OHS licence
- A completed log book with an employer’s letter validating the log is required
- Students have up to 6 months to complete
EXPERIENCED OPERATOR COURSE
Duration: 2 days
Who is this course for: Operators with demonstrated previous experience. Applicants are required to provide evidence to enrol in this course, which may include an expired licence. This is a practical option for those who aren’t entirely new to Dogging.
- For experienced and competent operators on completion of formal training
- Students must log hours and details of relevant tasks performed at their workplace
- Student logbook must be signed off by employer with the relevant WHS licence
- A final skills assessment is conducted when the employer is happy with the skill and knowledge level of the student
- Assessment includes a closed book theory test and a comprehensive practical test
Training Locations
What You'll Pay
Full Dogman Training & Assessment:
$1,525.00
FORMAL DOGMAN ASSESSMENT & TRAINING COURSE
Experienced Operator Course
Funded Options
CSQ Funding
Amount Funded: $1,200
Student Gap Fee (what you will pay): $500
Learn More about CSQ Funding here; CSQ Funding
BERT Funding
BERT Funding is available. Please see here for more information on costs; BERT Funding
Study Now Pay later
Study Now, Pay Later options are available for this course. Please see here for more information; Study Now, Pay Later
Student Support
Study Information
View our comprehensive resource hub and explore more information about payment options, student support, credit transfer/RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), assessment methods, and the wealth of resources available to enhance your educational journey.
We accept a range of payment options:
- Credit Card via our secure payment gateway
- Study Now and Pay Later with up to 12 Months Interest-Free -> Learn More Here
- AfterPay: Pay in 4 easy installments -> Learn More Here
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At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
- Online
- Paper
- Video
- Q&A
- Demonstration
- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
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We maintain an impressive 95% pass rate and offer additional support where needed to ensure every student's success.

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