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Dogging

Learn slinging techniques, selection and inspection of lifting gear and directing the movement of loads.

Rigging

Our rigging ticket courses cover the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of rigging.

Scaffolding

We offer basic, intermediate, and advanced level Scaffolding ticket courses.

Cranes

High-risk crane courses for vehicle loading cranes, slewing and non-slewing mobile cranes.

Earthmoving

Start or advance your career in heavy machinery operation with our range of earthmoving courses.

Mining

Kickstart your mining career with a mining induction and our range of heavy mining machinery equipment courses.

Leading construction and high risk training facility

With more than 25 nationally recognised qualifications and courses, covering safety, high risk work licencing, construction, and machine operations, Ascent has a course for you and your crew.

Short Courses

High-impact courses in machine operation, dogging, scaffolding, and more.

Verification of Competency

Verifying your skills and knowledge to ensure a safe worksite.

Subsidised Training

Proud suppliers of CSQ, and BERT-funded courses delivered by Ascent Training Solutions.

About Ascent Training Solutions

We offer courses in high-risk work licencing (HRWL), civil construction machine operation and deliver a range of construction Certificate III and IV Qualifications.

At Ascent Training Solutions (RTO 32108), the combination of classroom knowledge and immediate hands-on experience means every student feels supported and engaged to get the skills and knowledge to progress their career and always ensure a safe work site.

Why Ascent?

Commitment to safety

We bring a focus on safety and competence to secure your success and ensure workplace safety.

Empowering success

We create a supportive learning environment that mirrors on-the-job experience with multi-disciplinary collaboration.

State-of-the-art facilities

Our 10,000 m2 modern facility, equipped with the latest machinery, sets the stage for unparalleled training experiences.

Immersive, hands-on, real-world learning

Training experiences that blend practical knowledge with real-world application to make you job-ready from day one.

Learn from seasoned experts

Our courses are led by industry-hardened professionals with global, residential, and commercial insights.

Confidence and preparedness

Our training goes beyond job readiness; we equip you with the confidence and skills to be future-ready in a fast-evolving industry.

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News for you!

4 reasons why a dogging ticket is a no-brainer

March 14, 2024•3 min read
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Getting a Dogging Ticket (CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging/ DG Class HRWL) is more than just a formality. It’s a critical step for anyone working in construction, mining, and nearly any industry where lifting loads is a daily occurrence.

But that’s not the only reason you’ll want a dogging ticket in your back pocket. Here are four more reasons why it’s essential for your career and safety.

 

Play it smart and get certified: 4 reasons why you need a dogging ticket

A dogging ticket is a sign you can be trusted with the machinery and load movements. It lays the foundation for a safe, qualified, and successful career ready for growth.

 

1. Legal requirements for safety

First things first, having a DG Class High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) isn’t optional as a dogger – it’s the law. By getting this ticket, you’re proving to authorities like WHSQ and your future bosses that you know your stuff. Without this ticket, you’re not stepping anywhere near a crane or heavy load that needs to be moved.

 

2. Career opportunities and advancement

Think a dogging ticket just leads to one job? Think again! It’s one of the most versatile tickets we offer and one that leads to many opportunities.

A dogging licence is the first step to roles like lead dogman, rigger, crane operator, site supervisor, or even safety officer in all sorts of industries.

 

3. Improving workplace safety

Aside from breaking the law, there’s serious potential to cause accidents, deaths, and damage to your rep in the industry.

A good dogman will identify and mitigate risks associated with lifting tasks to reduce the likelihood of workplace accidents and ensure regulation compliance.

But one that’s not qualified or is poorly trained, is not only risking their neck but the overall team’s safety and the future of the entire project.

When you’re training with us at Ascent, we’ll make sure you have all the theory and hands-on skills you need to keep everyone safe and the project running.

 

4. Teamwork and efficiency on the job site

Your dogging skills mean smoother, faster, and safer operations.

A dogging licence from Ascent Training Solutions teaches you the key skills you need to know how to work with crane operators and riggers – from signals and guidance to loading techniques and positioning.

From our state-of-the-art facility, we even simulate real construction site conditions, including the teamwork aspect. Students from different courses come together throughout the training days to coordinate moving heavy loads with real equipment and materials.

 

Choose Ascent for your dogging licence provider

Ready to leap into a career that’s exciting, challenging, and rewarding? Contacting Ascent Training Solutions (RTO 32108) for your dogging ticket is your first step.

Ask us about our CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging course availability and funding today!

 

 

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